Many of the polymers that make up the items we rely on are relatively easy to break down. An otherwise robust styrofoam container will dissolve completely in a solvent like chloroform. Thermoplastics ...

Thermoset plastic recycling method. Thermoset plastic scrap deemed to be unrecyclable could be a new frontier in the circular economy in light of a new, continuous process patented by a Hong Kong ...

Two Wisconsin thermoset molders have merged. Wisconsin Thermoset Molding Inc. and Rose Polymer Composites LLC will continue to run their respective plants in Milwaukee, the firms announced Jan. 14, ...

Epoxy resin is a type of thermoset resin commonly used in glue, paint and composite materials. NIMS and ISMA have developed a new thermoset plastic recycling system capable of easily decomposing epoxy ...

MCM Composites, a leading specialist in thermoset molding and ISO-certified manufacturing, today marks its 42-year milestone ...

Composites of continuous carbon fibers and thermoset polymers can now be made using a new 3D printing technology. Such composites are strong and lightweight and may find applications in many ...

Not only are most thermosetting resins made from non-renewable ingredients, but they're also difficult to recycle. Swedish scientists have set about addressing those problems, by developing a new ...