Plastic waste is a growing environmental crisis, with thermosets among the most problematic materials. These durable plastics, used in car tires, replacement hip joints, and aerospace coatings, resist ...
Scientists at the University of Oxford have developed new ways to process ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), a super-strong plastic material that has frustrated manufacturers for ...
Microcellular extrusion foaming uses a combination of gas, polymer and heat to introduce microscopic bubbles into plastics, resulting in a structure that uses less material and is a better insulator.
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking method to upcycle discarded plastics into new materials with enhanced properties. This innovation not only offers a potential solution to the global plastic ...
OSAKA -- Panasonic Holdings has developed a plastic material that is degradable in seawater and is strong enough to be used for automotive interiors and home appliances, looking to market the ...
Regenesis, a pioneer in sustainable materials innovation, is unveiling a revolutionary line of eyewear at MIDO 2025, the world's largest global showcase for eyewear. These materials are the first in ...