While plastics are very useful on their own, they can be much stronger when reinforced and mixed with a range of fibers. Not surprisingly, this includes the thermoplastic polymers which are commonly ...

Carbon fiber (CF) has attained somewhat of a near-mystical appeal in consumer marketing, with it being praised for being stronger than steel while simultaneously being extremely lightweight. This ...

Global custom engineered thermoplastics compounder RTP Company has commercialized the industry’s first line of glass fiber-reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) compounds that overcome many limitations of ...

Chemical recycling was validated step-by-step from laboratory scale to pilot scale. After optimizing conditions at the lab ...

With increasing concerns over plastic pollution, biopolymers like PLA and PBS have gained significant attention as sustainable alternatives. PLA offers biodegradability and a reduced carbon footprint ...

Bundles of stainless steel fiber are used to reinforce layers of 3D printed plastic parts to create a robust, electrically conductive composite material. Metal 3D printed composite parts are produced ...

A new materials study examines activated carbon and magnesium oxide as additives in FFF filaments, with implications for thermal stability, strength, and durability.

(MENAFN- EIN Presswire) EINPresswire/ -- Future Market Insights (FMI), a leading provider of market intelligence and consulting services, today released its latest report on the global PLA-PHA ...