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POC-Calcium Carbonate Composite: A Shell-Inspired Bioplastic

4 months ago

Researchers developed a biodegradable composite by integrating calcium carbonate (CC) into poly(1,8-octanediol-co-citrate) (POC).

  • Bioplastics
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Green but in the Red: Can Bioplastics Become Economically Viable?

4 months ago

Recent Danimer Scientific and Brightmark bankruptcies have raised concerns around bioplastics and economics. Can a more innovative strategy shift the…

  • Editor's Choice Technical Paper
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  • Hydrogels
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Upcycled Gelatin Aerogels for Drug Delivery

4 months ago

A recent study offers a promising solution to create hybrid aerogels from surplus gelatin and chitosan.

  • Additives & Colorants
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  • Packaging
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Improving Seafood Packaging with Biopolymers and Nanotechnology

4 months ago

Researchers are investigating new, high-tech approaches for “smart” seafood packaging using biopolymers and nanotechnology.

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Artificial Creativity: Redefining Designer Skills in the AI Era

4 months ago

Packaging design is undergoing a fundamental transformation as artificial intelligence reshapes not only our tools but also the creative process…

  • Artificial Intelligence
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  • Equipment
  • Industry 4.0
  • Injection Molding
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Detecting Injection Molding Defects with Meta’s DINOv2

4 months ago

In a presentation at SPE ANTEC® 2025, researchers showed how Meta’s DINOv2 can optimize the detection of injection molding defects.

  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Editor's Choice Technical Paper
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Inside Materials – EVA

4 months ago

EVA is a copolymer that combines the flexibility of rubber with the processability of thermoplastics.

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Facing Tariff Instability: Insights from Plastimagen-Mexico

4 months ago

The plastics industry in Mexico is preparing for the different scenarios amidst the uncertainty arising from the tariffs situation.

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Opportunity for Authors: SPE Polymers Joins OA Pricing Pilot

4 months ago

Wiley launched the Open Access Pricing Power Parity Pilot (OAPPPP) for researchers across Latin America to support equitable access.

  • Adhesives
  • Aerospace
  • Automotive & Transportation
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Inside Materials – Prepreg Tack in Composites

4 months ago

In the evolving world of composite materials, understanding prepreg tack has become essential, as it marks the success of the…