Once the plastic cools, it hardens into a shape. Plastic is a material that can be formed into almost any shape. This is one of the reasons it is so useful. Plastics are also strong, long-lasting ...

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.

Nature often demonstrates extraordinary ingenuity in material design, where structure dictates function. Examples include the ...

Saucepan handles are made from plastic because plastic is a poor conductor of heat, so you won’t get burned when you touch the handle. Natural materials, such as wool and wood, come from living ...

Researchers have created a recyclable, bio-based alternative to thermoset plastics using dihydrofuran (DHF). Cornell ...

President Trump said Friday he plans to sign an executive order promoting plastic straws after his predecessor sought to ...

MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / February 4, 2025 / For decades, companies and policymakers have relied on carbon credits as a tool to combat environmental challenges. Yet, carbon credits have proven to ...

This article details how Aramco is using recycled plastic waste in the construction of new highways and the program aims to ...