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Next-Gen Smart Skin: Force, Humidity, and Temperature Sensing Properties

2 years ago

EU-supported SmartCore project creates nanorods with a core-shell structure comprised of a multi-stimuli-responsive smart polymer and a piezoelectric ZnO shell.…

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The Impact of Removing Problematic Materials in Packaging

2 years ago

The Consumer Goods Forum's Golden Design Rule to remove problematic elements from packaging targets elements like undetectable carbon black, PVC,…

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Energy Management Systems – Assessing Performance

2 years ago

In most plastics processing electricity is the main energy source. Electricity use is not, as is sometimes thought, fixed and…

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Sheets vs Film: Key Distinctions

2 years ago

The terms "film" and "sheet" often lead to confusion within and outside the industry, as they are sometimes used interchangeably.…

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AI-Driven Carbon Fiber

2 years ago

The case study from Citrine on the AI-driven development of additives for the carbon fiber manufacturing process outperformed conventional approaches…

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Packaging Sorting 4.0: Digital Watermarks & Fluorescent Markers

2 years ago

The recycling industry faces significant challenges, particularly in accurately sorting and recycling mixed waste streams. This is especially important for…

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SPE Foundation and Brightmark® Announce First-Of-Its-Kind Scholarship Fund for Georgia Tech Students

2 years ago

The innovative scholarship from the SPE Foundation and Brightmark meets students' prolonged interest in plastics sustainability and circularity while addressing…

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  • Polycarbonate
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Closed-loop Laptop Project Promotes Circularity

2 years ago

Dell Technologies partners with materials firm Covestro to expand the possibilities of laptop recycling, to include designing for disassembly and…

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OscarPocket: ChatGPT for Waste Sorting

2 years ago

The global waste crisis continues escalating, demanding innovative solutions offering sustainable management practices. OscarPocket emerges as a cutting-edge application designed…

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How To Talk About Plastics With Consumers

2 years ago

In the face of growing environmental concerns, the plastics industry faces a unique challenge: How to communicate effectively about plastic…