Researchers at RMIT University have developed a nylon-11 film that generates electricity when squeezed, stepped on, or even ...

Each year, thousands of tons of nylon end up in landfills. But small-scale experiments may offer big hope for efficient recycling of some types of the material. Nylon-6, an artificial polymer used in ...

In the world of engineering polymers, nylon is in a class by itself. When designers want to replace a metal structural part with a plastic one, more often than not, nylon is the first polymer they ...

Invista is converting nylon 6,6 production at its plant in Camden, South Carolina, from fiber for the carpet market to polymer for the engineering plastics market. The company says it is reacting to ...

TAINAN, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With industries under pressure to replace metals with lighter, more durable materials, All Around Polymer (All Around Compounding), known for its Ardlon® brand, ...

Despite the reputation of polymers used with FDM 3D printing like nylon, ABS, and PLA as being generally indestructible, they do come with a whole range of moisture-related issues that can affect both ...

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ascend Performance Materials, the world’s largest fully integrated producer of nylon 6,6 resin, today announced its plans to increase production capacity across its ...

Researchers from King Abdullah University of Science & Technology have incorporated nylon into the design of lithium-metal batteries. This innovation has the potential to increase their power and ...

Bioengineered bacteria could help to produce plastic compounds with less environmental impact than those manufactured using conventional methods 1. Synthetic plastics such as nylon are generally ...