In this day and age, when plastics take the blame for virtually everything from ocean waste to climate change, it's bold to argue that they might actually be beneficial. But the smart use of certain ...

Clear acrylic panels have long been a mainstay of 3D printer enclosure designs, but they can also add significant cost in terms of money, shipping, weight, and hassle. An alternative material worth ...

Scientists at the Mutah University in Jordan have sought the reduce the operating temperature of photovoltaic panels by placing clear acrylic sheets in various slops over the modules at a distance of ...