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Lignocellulosic Fibers for Sustainable Composites

1 year ago

In an era of the need for sustainable development and reduced environmental impact, lignocellulosic fibers (LCFs) have emerged as promising…

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Flexibility Meets Structure with 3D-Printable Thermoplastic Elastomer

1 year ago

Alice Fergerson, along with Emily Davidson’s team at Princeton University, has developed a breakthrough material: a 3D-printable thermoplastic elastomer (TPE)…

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Vietnam – U.S. Plastics Trade: A Strategic Shift in Global Supply Chains

1 year ago

Once a surplus trade partner to the U.S., Vietnam has transitioned into a deficit position as its imports of American…

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IBM’s Breakthrough in Polymer Optical Waveguide Technology

1 year ago

IBM’s innovative polymer optical waveguide (PWG) technology replaces traditional electrical interconnects with optical connections, offering faster, energy-efficient performance.

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The Year’s Best: Top 5 Interviews from 2024

1 year ago

Plastics Engineering has conducted interviews throughout 2024 to obtain experts' points of view on different topics related to the plastics…

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Bioplastics Market Trends and Forecasts to 2028

1 year ago

The global bioplastics market is experiencing unprecedented growth. It is projected to rise from USD 9.1 billion in 2020 to…

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Industry Drivers for Coatings in Plastic Packaging

1 year ago

The plastics industry is transforming under sustainability demands, with coatings driving growth through recyclable mono-material solutions replacing multilayer packaging.

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Top 5 Extrusion Articles of 2024

1 year ago

Plastics Engineering presents the Top 5 Extrusion Articles of 2024, featuring key advancements and troubleshooting insights.

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Key Players Shaping the Future of Plastics

1 year ago

In 2024, leading players in the plastics industry actively shaped the market through strategic actions, including significant mergers, acquisitions, and…

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Post-Consumer Recycled Market: Forecasts to 2029

1 year ago

The PCR packaging market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.52%, increasing from 4.18 million tonnes in 2023…