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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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The value of the global plastics market will reach $ 580 billion in 2027
The expansion of the construction industry in emerging markets such as Brazil, China, India and Mexico has helped increase the demand for plastics Despite aggressive bans expected to be passed in various parts of the world, the global plastics market is expected to...
The global thermoplastics market will grow 6% this decade
In 2020, about 30% of the global engineering thermoplastic was ordered and delivered in the form of tubes, to represent $ 75.2 billion in market revenue The global engineering thermoplastics market could reach a value of 259 billion by 2021 and is expected to show...
Unilever develops recyclable HDPE toothpaste tubes
Most commercially available toothpaste tubes are made from a combination of plastic and aluminum, which gives the packaging flexibility but also makes it difficult to recycle. Unilever introduced its first recyclable HDPE toothpaste tubes for its oral care brands,...
How do hybrid cars help combat climate change?
AXA Mexico aims to reduce carbon emissions by 2025: 38% energy, 9% water, 24% fleet, 8% flights, 20% office paper, 20% MKT paper, 100% renewable energy Pollutant emissions from automobiles not only put the air we breathe into play, but also our atmosphere. For several...
Recycled plastics prices reach “all-time highs” after shortage of plastic resins
The extremely high demand for recycled plastics was driven by the shortage of plastic raw materials facing the Plastics Industry globally. The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) reported that prices for recycled plastics have risen to "historically high" levels...
A new process turns plastic into jet fuel in an hour
The study, published in the scientific journal 'Chem Catalysis', highlights that the conversion process only lasts one hour and the heat required is only 220 degrees Celsius Is it possible to turn plastic into jet fuel? Scientists at Washington State University...
Insecticidal nets in the fight to eradicate malaria
A project by Avient and IVCC for the formulation of long-lasting insecticidal nets for malaria control worldwide According to the World Health Organization, more than 200 million new cases of malaria appear each year, with children under 5 years of age being the most...
Microcapsules allow self-lubricating plastics
In the case of plastics, less friction can significantly reduce the presence of microplastics in the environment Industry experts estimate that up to 23% of global energy consumption can be attributed to friction losses. That thesis extends to the Plastics Industry,...