In the German research project bioPEtex, BB Engineering (BBE) is working with other partners to develop textiles made from ...

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

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

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 ...

Tried and tested, lock nuts have found their way into generators, air conditioning systems, and pretty much any equipment that vibrates. A look at the Nyloc fastener inventory sho ...

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, ...

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

As the Arctic region becomes increasingly contested, the U.S. military faces a new era of challenges in one of the world's most inhospitable environments. Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Applied ...

Plastic pollution is one of the greatest challenges for the modern world, due largely to the fact that most plastics are produced without permanent recyclability in mind. The plastic water bottles, ...

Plastic pollution is one of the greatest challenges for the modern world, due largely to the fact that most plastics are not produced with permanent recyclability in mind. The plastic water bottles, ...

When a plastic fails unexpectedly, the cause could lie anywhere — processing, design, material choice or even additives. But sometimes, the problem goes deeper — back to how the polymer itself was ...

As electronic devices continue to become more compact, flexible, and wearable, materials suppliers are coming under increased pressure to surpass traditional limitations. From foldable displays and ...