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Why Canada Excludes Fluoropolymers from PFAS Classification

4 months ago

Canada regulators excluded fluoropolymers from PFAS classification based on factors related to environmental behavior and exposure risks.

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What Is Blow Molding? Main Types and Technologies Explained

4 months ago

PET Technologies offers insights into the fundamentals of blow molding and how this process continues to evolve.

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Engineering Innovations for Microplastic Prevention and Control

4 months ago

With new regulations focused on tire wear, pellet containment, and filtration, microplastic control now requires coordinated advances across materials, processes,…

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Scaling Up Rubber Recycling Through Mechanochemical Devulcanization

4 months ago

A new large-scale recycling method uses mechanochemical devulcanization to recover and reuse EPDM rubber, enabling circularity without performance loss.

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A Novel Analytical Approach to Detect NIAS in Polystyrene

4 months ago

A new one-step, room-temperature extraction method enables accurate, non-targeted quantification of Non-Intentionally Added Substances (NIAS) in Polystyrene.

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Orange Peel Waste Boosts PBAT Packaging

5 months ago

New research explores how citrus waste can enhance biodegradable films for food applications.

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Thermosetting Resin: Plugging Abandoned Oil Wells

5 months ago

Researchers are assessing a novel resin for plugging unused oil wells as an alternative to cement.

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Improving Metal–Plastic Adhesion in Insert Injection Molding

5 months ago

By employing surface engineering techniques, researchers can improve the durability of components made using insert injection molding.

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EU Biodegradability Regulations for Agricultural Applications

5 months ago

Regulations are shaping the agriculture industry’s use of plastic.

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EU’s PPWR: Strategies for Compliance by 2030

5 months ago

As the EU rewrites the rules on packaging, engineers face a complex task: making plastics recyclable, compliant, and competitive by…