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European REWIND Project Repurposes Decommissioned Wind Turbine Blades for EV Components, Achieves Over 90% Mechanical Behavior Prediction Accuracy
SpecialChem (REWIND project) Europe Overview The European REWIND project has successfully repurposed decommissioned wind turbine blades into high-value applications such as electric vehicle components and insulation materials. Coordinate... -
Washington State University Develops Low-Toxicity Method to Transform Waste Wind Turbine Blades into Stronger Thermoplastics
Energies Media (Washington State University study) USA Overview Researchers at Washington State University have pioneered a low-toxicity method for recycling glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) from decommissioned wind turbine blades. ... -
IDTechEx Releases Research on Materials Shaping the Future of Advanced Semiconductor Packaging
IDTechEx Global Overview IDTechEx has published research on material technologies defining the future of advanced semiconductor packaging. The analysis highlights high-performance polymers as crucial for enabling more powerful, miniaturi... -
ACS Reports Machine Learning Extends Contaminant Persistence Modeling from Small Molecules to Polymers, Providing Decision-Ready Predictions
American Chemical Society (ACS) USA Overview A presentation by the American Chemical Society (ACS) details the scaling of machine learning (ML) to model contaminant persistence from small molecules to polymers across various environments... -
IMG Group Launches Everbio Innovation Hub with €15 Million from C2 Capital Partners, Advancing Circular Polymer Innovation Including Solvent-Free perPETuity® Delamination for Virgin-Quality PET
TexData International Germany Overview IMG Group has launched the Everbio Innovation Hub, supported by €15 million in financing from C2 Capital Partners, to accelerate circular polymer innovation in Portugal. The hub integrates Evertis (... -
Hexcel Innovates Composite Technologies with Rapid-Curing HexPly M51 Prepreg and 15% Bio-Based Carbon Content HexPly M949 for High-Rate Production
Engineer Live UK Overview Hexcel is advancing composite technologies with innovations like HexPly M51, a rapid-curing prepreg for high-rate press molding of primary structural parts, and HexPly M949, a toughened, rapid-curing epoxy prepr... -
High-Performance Polymers and Recycling Technologies Enhance Energy Efficiency in Construction
Plastics Industry Association USA Overview In the construction sector, plastics, especially high-performance polymer materials, are significantly contributing to energy efficiency through improved insulation, reduced air leakage, and eff... -
Demgy Group Develops FLAXCOMP®: A 100% Recyclable Bio-Based Thermoplastic Composite from Flax Fiber and Cornstarch Resin, Matching Glass Composite Performance
Demgy France Overview Demgy Group has developed FLAXCOMP®, a process combining flax fiber and cornstarch resin to create a 100% recyclable, bio-based thermoplastic composite. This breakthrough material offers eco-sustainability, lightwei... -
Adhesives & Composites Reports Bio-Based Epoxy and Polyester Resins Achieve Comparable or Superior Performance to Fossil-Derived Materials with Chemical Recyclability
Adhesives & Composites Magazine USA Overview Adhesives & Composites Magazine reports expanding research in sustainable materials science for adhesives and composites, driven by the need to reduce carbon emissions and fossil fuel depe... -
Toray to Unveil Ultra-High-Temperature Preceramic Resin TC1810 and Fast-Cure Prepreg 3960-FC at Farnborough Airshow for Aerospace Battery and Thermal Protection
SpecialChem USA Overview Toray Industries, Inc. will showcase its carbon fiber and thermoplastic composite technologies at the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2026, focusing on aerospace, space, and defense applications. Key in...
