Polypropylene and polyethylene are two durable and affordable plastics commonly used as packaging materials, snack wrappers, ...

Polymer materials offer cost-effective solutions in engineering, yet their limitations prompt research into nano-reinforced composites for improved performance.

Between 1347 and 1353, Europe was gripped by the most catastrophic pandemic in its history: the Black Death. Killing many millions, the plague wiped out between one-third and a half of Europe's ...

This research led to the creation of Mercel, a spin‑out company developing seaweed‑derived biomaterials. Its co‑founder and CEO, Mark Dorris, argues that the UK has the scientific foundations to lead ...

New studies suggest the energy efficient and eco-friendly approach could help reuse millions of tons of plastics.

During important processes like cleaning, fragments of plastic are lost as microplastics. This means the system itself creates plastic waste, and we urgently need to rethink the design and operation ...

Step 1, load the scrap material into the bale shredder. Step 2, transfer the shredded material to the grinder to reduce it in size. Step 3, transfer the ground material to the finished product ...

Advances in machine learning and shape-memory polymers are enabling engineers to design for mechanical performance first and ...

3D-printed guns have earned the nickname of “ghost guns”, as they are difficult to trace through standard firearms analysis. With law enforcement struggling to trace the source of seized ghost guns, ...

Leadership Transition -- Chad E. Lundberg to assume CEO role after May’s AGM, as part of a structured succession process.

ESD experts explain why antistatic material is inaccurate terminology and recommend better alternatives for technical ...