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AUTOMOTIVE

How Polycarbonate Is Driving EV Lightweighting by 2026

As EV manufacturers target sub-1,800 kg kerb weights, polycarbonate glazing and structural components are replacing glass and metal at unprecedented scale.

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SUSTAINABILITY

Closing the Loop: Chemical Recycling of Post-Consumer Polycarbonate

New glycolysis and hydrolysis routes now recover bisphenol-A and diol monomers from PC waste streams at >95% purity — reshaping the industry's sustainability story.

9 minRead

specialty

Sterilisation Compatibility Guide for Medical PC Grades

Not all polycarbonate grades withstand repeated autoclaving, gamma irradiation, or EtO cycles equally. This technical guide maps compatibility for nine common sterilisation methods.

12 minRead

CONSTRUCTION

Calculating Energy Savings with Multiwall PC Roofing vs. Glass

A side-by-side thermal analysis of glass, twin-wall, and 5-wall polycarbonate panels across four climate zones reveals striking HVAC cost differences for architects.

8 minRead

AUTOMOTIVE

PC Composite Bonnet Panels: The Case Against Aluminium in EV Hoods

Glass-fibre-reinforced polycarbonate composites are challenging aluminium for EV hood and closure panels — delivering 35% weight savings, Class-A paintability, and pedestrian safety compliance in a single component.

6 minRead

ELECTRONICS

FR-Rated Polycarbonate in 2026: Thin Walls, Halogen-Free, and IEC-Ready

The latest generation of UL 94 V-0 PC compounds achieves flame ratings at 0.8 mm wall thickness without halogens — meeting IEC 62368-1 and EN 45545-2 simultaneously. Here is what the shift means for electronic enclosure designers.

10 minRead

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