May 22, 2025Inside Materials – PolystyrenePolystyrene (PS) is a thermoplastic that industries widely recognize for its lightweight nature, durability, and excellent protective properties. Read more
May 21, 2025Zwitterionic Polymers for Advanced Biomedical ApplicationsZwitterionic polymers have emerged as innovative biomaterials combining hydrophilicity, antifouling behavior, and exceptional biocompatibility in one structure. Read more
May 21, 2025Sorting Out the Facts: Bioplastics and Plastic Recycling Can CoexistBioplastics often carry a reputation for disrupting recycling systems, yet a recent European Bioplastics study presents a different perspective. Read more
May 20, 2025POC-Calcium Carbonate Composite: A Shell-Inspired BioplasticResearchers developed a biodegradable composite by integrating calcium carbonate (CC) into poly(1,8-octanediol-co-citrate) (POC). Read more
May 19, 2025Green but in the Red: Can Bioplastics Become Economically Viable?Recent Danimer Scientific and Brightmark bankruptcies have raised concerns around bioplastics and economics. Can a more innovative strategy shift the balance? Read more
May 16, 2025Upcycled Gelatin Aerogels for Drug DeliveryA recent study offers a promising solution to create hybrid aerogels from surplus gelatin and chitosan. Read more
May 15, 2025Improving Seafood Packaging with Biopolymers and NanotechnologyResearchers are investigating new, high-tech approaches for “smart” seafood packaging using biopolymers and nanotechnology. Read more
May 14, 2025Artificial Creativity: Redefining Designer Skills in the AI EraPackaging design is undergoing a fundamental transformation as artificial intelligence reshapes not only our tools but also the creative process itself. Read more
May 14, 2025Detecting Injection Molding Defects with Meta’s DINOv2In a presentation at SPE ANTEC® 2025, researchers showed how Meta’s DINOv2 can optimize the detection of injection molding defects. Read more
May 13, 2025Inside Materials – EVAEVA is a copolymer that combines the flexibility of rubber with the processability of thermoplastics. Read more
May 12, 2025Facing Tariff Instability: Insights from Plastimagen-MexicoThe plastics industry in Mexico is preparing for the different scenarios amidst the uncertainty arising from the tariffs situation. Read more
May 9, 2025Opportunity for Authors: SPE Polymers Joins OA Pricing PilotWiley launched the Open Access Pricing Power Parity Pilot (OAPPPP) for researchers across Latin America to support equitable access. Read more