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Bioplastics and Project 2025: Yesterday, Today, And Tomorrow

1 year ago

With Project 2025 underway, what is the bio-based polymer research and development trajectory?

  • Bioplastics
  • Circular Economy
  • Composites
  • Film
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  • Food Packaging
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  • Packaging
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Boosting Biodegradable Packaging with PLA/Nanoclay/ZnO Films

1 year ago

Smart nanocomposites based on PLA and ZnO push bioplastics closer to real-world performance, offering strength, thermal stability, and sustainability in…

  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Building & Construction
  • Durables
  • Extrusion
  • Flexible Packaging
  • Industry
  • Materials
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  • Thermoplastics
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Slashing Energy Use in PVC Extrusion

1 year ago

New research reveals how optimizing PVC formulations and extrusion parameters can slash energy costs by up to 60% while maintaining…

  • Composites
  • Electrical & Electronics
  • Energy Generation
  • Industry
  • Materials
  • Resins
  • Sustainability
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Energy Storage with Plastic-to-Carbon Conversion

1 year ago

Breakthrough tech turns waste plastics into carbon materials for energy storage, powering supercapacitors, batteries, and hydrogen production.

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Colombian-Made Shrink Films with PCR

1 year ago

Shrink films made in Colombia set a new benchmark for sustainable packaging, delivering circular economy benefits without sacrificing quality or…

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PVOH for Oxygen-Sensitive Food Packaging

1 year ago

PVOH coatings offer plastics professionals a powerful tool for oxygen-sensitive packaging when designed for real conditions.

  • Composites
  • Editor's Choice Technical Paper
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Pushing the Limits: Carbon Fiber in Battery Packaging

1 year ago

Polymer-based solutions pave the way for composite materials to meet the strict demands of modern energy storage.

  • 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing
  • Aerospace
  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Editor's Choice Technical Paper
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  • Thermosets
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Optimizing Thermoset Epoxies for Additive Manufacturing with Sparse Infill

1 year ago

Michigan State University researchers unveiled novel thermoset epoxies capable of bridging unsupported gaps in sparse infill structures at ANTEC® 2025.

  • Additives & Colorants
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Why Canada Excludes Fluoropolymers from PFAS Classification

1 year ago

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

  • Blow Molding
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What Is Blow Molding? Main Types and Technologies Explained

1 year ago

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