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Polymer Magnetoelectric Laminates Cut Magnetic Actuation Power By Nearly 75%

Researchers engineered PVDF-based magnetoelectric laminates with Vitrovac or Terfenol-D to study how interface quality, layer geometry, and strain transfer affect voltage-driven magnetic actuation. Optimized PVDF/Vitrovac laminates generated magnetic fields up to about 142 Oe at resonance and used nearly 75% less power than a conventional coil when producing the same field strength.

20 Oct 2026

New Method Makes Acrylic Glass Recycling Economically Viable

Large quantities of acrylic glass are used worldwide in a wide range of applications, from window panes and car tail lights to furniture. The polymer is also known by the brand name Plexiglas.

20 Oct 2026

New Nanoparticle ‘Skin’ Gives Polymers New Surface Functions

A new technique to partially embed different types of nanoparticles into the surface of polymer materials such as plastics has been developed by University of Leicester scientists.

16 Oct 2026

Advanced Plastic Materials Drive Competitiveness, Safety and Sustainability at HI!-PLASTICS 2026

Advanced plastic materials are increasingly recognized as one of the key enabling technologies for addressing the challenges of competitiveness, sustainability and industrial autonomy across strategic sectors.

From AIMPLAS 15 Oct 2026

Independent Confirmation: UL Validates PCR Content of up to 80% in KRAIBURG TPE’s Universal PCR TPEs

With second-generation Universal PCR TPEs, KRAIBURG TPE is enabling brand manufacturers to increase the use of post-consumer recyclates in consumer and industry applications.

14 Oct 2026

India Set to Witness Significant Polyethylene Capacity Additions Through 2030, Reveals GlobalData

India is poised to significantly expand polyethylene production capacity to reduce heavy import dependence, achieve self-sufficiency, and meet surging domestic demand driven by rapid industrialization, urbanization, and infrastructure growth.

13 Oct 2026

Sustainable Bio-Based Composites Combine Lightweight Strength with Electromagnetic Attenuation

As wireless devices and high-frequency electronics become more widespread, materials that prevent electromagnetic interference are increasingly important. Many conductive shields work primarily by reflecting incoming waves, which can create unwanted secondary radiation. Polymer composites offer a lightweight and versatile alternative, and biochar provides a renewable source of conductive carbon.

8 Oct 2026

ARIA Backs 11 Projects with £50 m to Use Proteins as Tools for Manufacturing Advanced Materials

The Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA) has today announced it is backing 11 new research projects (Creators) with £50 m to develop new ways of manufacturing advanced materials at scale using proteins, as part of its Universal Fabricators program.

7 Oct 2026

Teijin Expands PFAS-Free High-performance Resin Lineup

Teijin Limited today announced new grades of SOLFIGA®, its family of polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) compounds, which offer excellent sliding properties without intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

From Teijin Limited 7 Oct 2026

Wiley Continues to Expand its IR, Raman, and SmartSpectra Spectral Libraries to Help Laboratories Meet Evolving Analytical Challenges

Wiley announces the expansion of its spectral libraries across IR and Raman, adding empirical and computed reference data spanning forensics, pigments and dyes, mineralogy, materials, polymers, and pharmaceuticals.

From John Wiley and Sons - Scientific Publishers 5 Oct 2026

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Plastics and Polymers News

Polymer Magnetoelectric Laminates Cut Magnetic Actuation Power By Nearly 75%

New Method Makes Acrylic Glass Recycling Economically Viable

New Nanoparticle ‘Skin’ Gives Polymers New Surface Functions

Advanced Plastic Materials Drive Competitiveness, Safety and Sustainability at HI!-PLASTICS 2026

Independent Confirmation: UL Validates PCR Content of up to 80% in KRAIBURG TPE’s Universal PCR TPEs

India Set to Witness Significant Polyethylene Capacity Additions Through 2030, Reveals GlobalData

Sustainable Bio-Based Composites Combine Lightweight Strength with Electromagnetic Attenuation

ARIA Backs 11 Projects with £50 m to Use Proteins as Tools for Manufacturing Advanced Materials

Teijin Expands PFAS-Free High-performance Resin Lineup

Wiley Continues to Expand its IR, Raman, and SmartSpectra Spectral Libraries to Help Laboratories Meet Evolving Analytical Challenges

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