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Switchgrass Bioplastics: Researcher Transforms Sustainable Biomass into Eco-Friendly Alternatives

2 years ago

As plastic waste continues to pose a global environmental threat, researchers are exploring sustainable alternatives to traditional petroleum-based plastic. Bioplastics,…

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New Ultrasound Process Could Enable In-Body 3D Printing

2 years ago

Imagine a future where organs or tissues can be 3D printed directly inside the human body. This once far-fetched idea…

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Advancing PVC: A Safe and Eco-Friendly Approach to Enhance Thermal Stability

2 years ago

PVC stands tall among commercial plastics, but its thermal instability at processing temperatures poses challenges. To fortify PVC products against…

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Rheology in Optimizing Thermoplastic Polymer Performance

2 years ago

Polymeric materials are the backbone of various industries, ranging from packaging and electronics to automotive and aerospace. The melt flow…

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The Precision Revolution: Two-Photon Polymerization in Microscale 3D Printing

2 years ago

The marriage of nano- and microscale 3D printing has ushered in a new era of design freedom and efficiency, propelling…

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A Multiscale Approach for 3D4d Braided Composite Shafts

2 years ago

The intricate mechanical properties of three-dimensional (3D) braided composites hold both mystery and promise. Particularly, understanding the nuanced multi-scale damage…

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AI for Enhanced Materials Development and Manufacturing

2 years ago

AI has become an important tool for the development of new materials, enabling R&D scientists to develop new materials with…

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Flame Retardancy in Epoxy: The TDPPI Breakthrough

2 years ago

A groundbreaking flame retardant has emerged to redefine the performance of epoxy composites. Meet tris[4-(2,5-dioxopyrrol-1-yl)phenyl] phosphite (TDPPI), a phosphorus-based maleimide…

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PFAS-Free Flame Retardants

2 years ago

Today’s flame-retardant technologies rely strongly on PFAS, but regulations around the globe are pushing the industry to find alternatives that…

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SPE Announces Newly Elected Board of Directors Members

2 years ago

SPE recently announced newly elected Board of Directors members as well as a newly appointed president. Conor Carlin will assume…