Chemical Processes For Recycling Plastics
As global plastic waste reaches staggering levels—an estimated 380 million tons produced annually, with only 9% recycled—the urgency for effective
Plastics
Plastics are synthetic materials made from polymers, which are long chains of molecules derived from petrochemicals or renewable resources. They are widely used in product design and manufacturing due to their versatility, durability, and cost-effectiveness, allowing for innovative applications across various industries. The ongoing research and development in plastics aim to enhance their properties, reduce environmental impact, and promote sustainable practices in production and disposal.
Logic Tree & Chart to Identify Plastics
The most complete table to identify simple plastics.Identifying the exact composition of an unknown plastic sample can seem daunting, but
Latest Publications & Patents on Thermoplastics
This week: CO2-responsive, Plugging Gel, Polyethyleneimine, Silica, nanofillers, piezoelectric, P(VDF-TrFE), nanocomposite, Nanoarchitectonics, food packaging, materials, methods, shrinkage, hybrid fiber-reinforced, recycled
Thermoplastics vs Thermosets Comparison
Did you know thermosetting plastics like epoxy resins are more heat resistant after curing? They are also more chemically stable
The Plastic Continent: A Growing Ocean Crisis
The term “plastic continent” brings to mind huge areas of ocean trash. It shows a serious pollution problem. Since the
How Are Plastic Bottles Made
Due to their performance yet cheap price, plastic bottles are the highest volume of consumable plastic parts produced, which converts
Plastics Design Tricks Collection
No plastics design theory, just plenty of illustrated examples of the most common plastic design features achievable with injection molding.
