The Polymer Technology Center updates the blog regularly with industry news that directly relates to the polymer and plastics industries.
Researchers have been looking for ways to visualize the stress that a plastic component is
Engineers at Rutgers University have invented, what they call, an artificial muscle that changes shape
When orthopedic surgeons repair complex broken bones, they often have to implant a steel rod
A group of manufactured and federally regulated chemicals, Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) have been
One source of water that has been overlooked for use as safe drinking water is
Generally speaking, adhesives do not stick to wet surfaces very well. The moisture on the
Polystyrene foam (often mistakenly called Styrofoam) has been used for decades in coffee cups, building
Research teams have long been looking for methods to convert CO2 captured from emissions into
The Polymers Technology Center helps companies with custom plastic compounding needs from small scale to
A laboratory in Tennessee has developed a polymer that contains extreme elongation and self-healing abilities.