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The Impact of Recycled Nylon and Lignin Biocarbon Composites

2 years ago

The latest research reveals how recycled nylon (RN) combined with lignin-derived biocarbon (BioC) is setting new benchmarks in the materials…

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Plastics in Industrial Design: A Catalyst for Change

2 years ago

Plastic technology not only broadens designers' creative horizons but also brings innovative approaches to manufacturing, sustainability, and user experience. Designers…

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TFA: A Sustainable Alternative to PFAS?

2 years ago

Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) stands out as a promising alternative to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as "forever chemicals," due…

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Redefining Recycling: Depolymerization of PET

2 years ago

Chemical recycling, particularly the depolymerization of PET presents a groundbreaking approach to tackling the global plastic waste dilemma.

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Empowering Manufacturers Through Additive Manufacturing

2 years ago

More manufacturers are turning to additive manufacturing to ensure consistent outcomes. But many may not fully grasp how or why…

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Sustainability in Plastic Part Design: The Indispensable Fifth Dimension

2 years ago

Sustainability has become an indispensable fifth dimension in design, essential from the very start of the process. Moreover, it stands…

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Advancements in 3D Printed Hybrid Composite Structures

2 years ago

The need to lower the steep costs of traditional manufacturing, involving expensive tooling and molds, makes advancing composite manufacturing a…

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Bakelite: The Vintage Plastic that Shaped the Future

2 years ago

Belgian-American chemist Leo Baekeland invented Bakelite in 1907, launching the modern plastics industry and revolutionizing manufacturing processes and everyday items.…

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Navigating the Shift: Moving Away from Fluorosurfactants

2 years ago

In an era where environmental sustainability and health safety are paramount, the scrutiny of fluorosurfactants is intensifying. These substances, integral…

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Recyclopedia Initiative: Simplifying Plastics Sorting

2 years ago

In the quest for sustainability, proper waste management is a main challenge, particularly when it comes to plastics. The Recyclopedia…