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October 12, 2020  

New project to build lightweight car from recycled PET composite material

October 7, 2020  

Scientists create new type of biodegradable plastic using reclaimed waste

October 5, 2020  

Plastic-eating enzyme “cocktail” offers new hope for plastic waste

September 30, 2020  

Plastic-eating, silk-producing bacteria could be a new ally in the fight against waste

September 28, 2020  

Lego-inspired 3D-printed bricks can heal bone and soft tissue

September 24, 2020  

“Zebra project” launched to develop first 100% recyclable wind turbine blades

September 22, 2020  

New nanocomposite material prevents malfunctioning of electronics

September 21, 2020  

Researchers find new way to produce polymers using low-energy visible light

September 16, 2020  

Biodegrading 3D printing material could lead to disposable oceanic sensors

September 14, 2020  

Polymer panels add camouflaging capability to defense drones

September 9, 2020  

Researchers make plastic coatings with high transparency and conductivity

September 4, 2020  

DSM partners to build 3D-printed composite footbridge

September 2, 2020  

Researchers develop highly fluorescent polymers with extreme brightness

August 31, 2020  

New composite-based, 3D-printed artery can monitor blockages from the inside

August 26, 2020  

New way to process transparent sulfur-containing polymer film for optical devices

August 24, 2020  

New technology turns waste PET into nanomaterial for rechargeable batteries

August 21, 2020  

Length definitely matters in a new PU-based wind turbine blade

August 17, 2020  

Polymer helps researchers transform red bricks into batteries

August 12, 2020  

Study shows PET bottles can benefit from clean recyclates

August 7, 2020  

Scoring with a new touchless golf ball retrieval system

August 5, 2020  

High-performance fibre from Teijin is headed to Mars, again

August 4, 2020  

To buy or not to buy a 3D printer?

July 29, 2020  

Mastercard launches new sustainable cards made from biodegradable, ocean-bound and recyclable plastics

July 27, 2020  

MIT chemists make tough plastics recyclable

July 22, 2020  

Strong, lightweight composite material for metal replacement

July 20, 2020  

Flexible, strong hydrogel could replace conventional knee implants

July 14, 2020  

Plastixx FFS puts the last puzzle piece in place

July 11, 2020  

New York molder adds large-tonnage capability with new Haitian press

July 8, 2020  

New thermoplastic material could enable tougher, more versatile bone implants

July 6, 2020  

Hair today, flexible displays for smart devices tomorrow

July 2, 2020  

SC Johnson rolls out new cleaning bottles made from 100% recycled ocean plastic

June 26, 2020  

Researchers develop process to recycle thermoset plastics