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Research Breakthrough in Biobased‑Engineered Plastics

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3 key technical goals shaping innovative biobased and biohybrid materials engineered for high performance and sustainable transformation.

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Ica Manas-Zloczower: Breaking Barriers Without Asking Permission

2 days ago

From polymer processing to vitrimers, Ica Manas-Zloczower’s story highlights mentorship, persistence, and ANTEC recognition.

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AI Screens 7.4M Polymers for Recyclable Food Packaging

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AI-assisted polymer design screens millions of candidates to identify chemically recyclable packaging polymers that still meet barrier and thermal targets.

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AI Control for Recycled PP Cuts Injection Defects

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AI control for recycled plastics stabilizes injection molding despite resin variability, reducing defects and improving operator confidence with explainable models.

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Film Extrusion Troubleshooting: Stability, Defects, Control

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Film defects are process signals. Connect die flow, cooling symmetry, and winding stress to improve gauge control and roll quality.

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At ANTEC 2026: Compatibilizing Amorphous PHA and PLA for Blown Film

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PLA PHA compatibilization for blown film can widen processing windows and improve toughness. See why morphology and moisture control matter.

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EU PPWR vs US State Laws: Packaging Regulation Trends

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Regulating for resilience, safety, and sustainability is crucial in the packaging industry.

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Plastics Geo-Operations: Co-Pyrolysis Pathways for Carbon Capture

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Circularity delays emissions, but geo-operations target mitigation by redirecting carbon from plastics into long-term geosphere storage via co-pyrolysis.

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EU PFAS Restriction Update: ECHA Consultation in 2026

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The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) met to re-evaluate its 2023 proposal regarding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

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Sedimentology-Inspired Classification for Plastic Waste

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Drawing on sedimentology, researchers have proposed a novel classification scheme for plastic waste of all sizes.