Chemical engineering researchers at the University of Waterloo have joined forces to take on a pressing environmental problem by using synthetic biology to turn plastic waste into valuable resources.

A new process that converts PET plastic into monomer building blocks, which can be recycled into new PET products or upcycled into higher value materials. Harnessing moisture from air, Northwestern ...

A simplified explanation of how materials engineering applies to plastic recycling. Using real-world insight from a materials engineering degree, this video breaks down key concepts in an easy and ...

University of Texas at Arlington engineering professor Sahadat Hossain explains how the unique mix of plastic and asphalt is made. He and a team of students are piloting the sustainable mix on a paved ...

Polymer science advancements are leading to a tenfold increase in plastics use in motion control components within five years. New thermoplastic composites approach metal strength and modulus but with ...

Plastics dominate many industries, especially food packaging. They have many good qualities but present downsides that have ...

Engineering plastics are doing more than ever, from protecting electronics in demanding environments to helping create lighter, longer-lasting industrial components. This latest Engineering Plastics ...