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Post-Industrial Recycled TPE Grades Approved for Automotive Interiors
Kraiburg TPE's interior post-industrial recycled (PIR) thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) grades provide the automotive market with a reliable and sustainable alternative to virgin materials Kraiburg TPE has launched its post-industrial recycled (PIR) thermoplastic...
The role of lasers in the fight against microplastics
Until now, wastewater treatment plants have not been able to sufficiently filter the tiny microplastics present in wastewater, but this could change soon: The first laser-drilled microplastic filter is being tested in a water treatment plant residuals. It contains...
Aimplas creates realistic anatomical models for surgical processes
AIMPLAS, together with the General Hospital of Valencia, develops realistic anatomical models to adapt surgical processes to each patient Additive manufacturing has become a huge growth area for the medical sector. With the aim of taking advantage of the possibilities...
IIT Roorkee develops eco-friendly, plant-based plastic that degrades in a week
Researchers at IIT Roorkee confirmed that the material is non-toxic and has been made without using the chemicals commonly used in the production of synthetic plastics. Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee developed an environmentally...
Recycled plastics market to grow to $43.5bn by 2026
PET is estimated to lead the recycled plastics market by type in terms of value between 2021 and 2026 It is estimated that the recycled plastics market could grow from the 27.9 billion dollars registered in 2021 to 43.5 billion in 2026, with an annual growth rate of...
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Soteria FRV: new light and fire resistant material for electric vehicle batteries
Soteria FRV material will be on display in the Product Innovation Zone at the International Composites Summit in London on September 8 and 9. Trelleborg introduced Soteria FRV, a new ultralight and fire resistant material for use in protecting electric vehicle (EV)...
New nonwoven composite incorporates cotton for medical applications
While cotton is not as stretchy as nonwovens, it is more water absorbent and softer, making it more comfortable to wear in medical applications such as face masks. Researchers at the University of Georgia led by Gajanan Bhat, head of the Department of Textiles,...
Scientists create bioplastic from cellulose and water
A new method called hydrosetting has allowed researchers to produce a variety of shapes simply by dipping the bioplastic in water and allowing it to air dry. Researchers at the University of Göttingen, in Germany, designed a sustainable method called hydrosetting,...
Extreme Carbon Fiber + PA12: Weerg’s new material to replace metals
Weerg expands its range of materials for 3D printing with the introduction of the new Extreme Carbon Fiber + PA12, the result of an exclusive formulation developed by the enhanced internal R&D department. It is a high-tech thermoplastic polymer in yarn that...
The new generation: Safe and stable baby bottles
The Japanese manufacturer of baby products Zoom T in Tokyo has selected BASF's Ultrason P to manufacture baby bottles marketed under its Dr. Bétta brand. Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) meets Zoom T's stringent requirements for its curved bottles as they are safe and easy to...
New HDPE resin offers better moisture barrier for packaging films
Nova Chemicals produced a new resin that increases the performance of water vapor transmission and improves the recyclability of food packaging Nova Chemicals introduced a new High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) resin that offers a greater moisture barrier for flexible...
Low-cost, lightweight battery system launched for electric mobility
More and more consumers are turning around sustainable mobility systems, especially in the face of trends to stop consuming fossil fuels. With this in mind, a German consortium developed a low-cost, lightweight battery for electric mobility applications A German...
NONTOX: a project that will allow to recover contaminated plastics
In the NONTOX project, the different partners will concentrate their efforts on the recovery of plastic materials from WEEE waste The European Union continues to promote the circular economy model and at the same time increase the recycling rates of plastics. In this...