Hydrogels offer smart drug delivery by mimicking tissue, holding water, and targeting disease sites with controlled therapeutic release.
Some microorganisms can “eat” plastic by using it as a carbon and energy source. These tiny organisms could inspire the…
Soft robotics is emerging as a game-changing trend in healthcare. It offers minimally invasive tools that precisely adapt to biological…
In a recent study published in Polymer Composites, researchers led by Sütcüler et al. unveiled a lab-scale process to manufacture…
Connected packaging tech breaks physical barriers, linking real-world products with dynamic and immersive digital experiences.
Carbon black pigments blocked NIR sorting, hindering black plastic recycling, but new industry innovations are now solving the issue.
Researchers are trying a different approach to composite building materials by using sand as filler and polypropylene waste as a…
With Project 2025 underway, what is the bio-based polymer research and development trajectory?
Smart nanocomposites based on PLA and ZnO push bioplastics closer to real-world performance, offering strength, thermal stability, and sustainability in…
New research reveals how optimizing PVC formulations and extrusion parameters can slash energy costs by up to 60% while maintaining…