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Pros and Cons of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Plastics in Automotive

1 year ago

The need to produce lightweight, fuel-efficient vehicles that comply with stringent environmental regulations and reduce carbon footprints drives the growing…

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Recycling Plastic Mulch Film into Hydrogen and Graphene

1 year ago

University of Southern Queensland researchers are recycling polyethylene mulch film into low-carbon hydrogen and graphene.

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Plastic Bans: Environmental and Economic Trade-offs

1 year ago

Single-use plastic (SUP) bans aim to decrease plastic waste pollution. However, their implementation has unintentional economic and environmental consequences.

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Microplastics in Food – How Much?

1 year ago

Researchers from Cornell University conducted a study that produced the first-ever microplastics human uptake map across 109 major countries worldwide.…

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Harnessing Bio-based Materials in Solar Cells

1 year ago

Researchers are exploring the use of bio-based materials to enhance the performance and sustainability of solar cells.

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Energy Management Systems – Injection Molding 1

1 year ago

Injection molding machines have ‘base’ and ‘process’ loads and an idling machine is not ‘free’, it is costing large amounts…

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Tailored EMI Shielding with Interpenetrating Polymer Networks

1 year ago

Electronic devices emit substantial energy as electromagnetic interference (EMI). Interpenetrating Polymer Networks (IPNs) emerge as a potential solution, as their…

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Bio-PP’s Impact on Automotive Sustainability

1 year ago

Derived from renewable sources, Bio-PP offers a sustainable alternative to conventional polypropylene. It provides the same durability and performance while…

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Nominations Now Open for SPE Board of Directors

1 year ago

Are you or a colleague looking for an opportunity to guide our Society, support our members, and collaborate with professionals…

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Formerra, Pioneering Sustainable Performance Materials

1 year ago

Formerra is a global high-performance materials distributor with a dedicated focus on sustainability and business development. The company has found…