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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...
Solvay Launches Rheozan BLC, Biodegradable Suspending Agent for Home and Personal Care Applications
Gray biotechnology-derived liquid polymer offers high suspension properties without affecting formulation viscosity Solvay introduced its new biodegradable rheological agent, Rheozan BLC, a ready-to-use, natural liquid polymer solution that offers high suspending...
Global automotive plastics market will be worth $ 30.8 billion in 2026
With the increasing demand for passenger cars, the demand for plastic powertrain components such as the casing and casing of the electric motor is likely to increase. The global market for automotive plastics for passenger cars is currently estimated at $ 21.1 billion...
Why aren’t plastic resin prices going down?
In the United States, production has improved, but existing contract orders are filled first, leaving little supplies for spot sales Although weeks ago many predicted that the rise in raw material prices would present a downward trend, during June the prices of...
Recycling plastics reduces carbon emissions by up to 90%
Carbon emissions can be reduced by up to 90% in the case of PET thanks to the use of recycled resin Reducing carbon emissions is as pressing as tackling the problem of waste. A recent ALPLA report found that recycling plastics reduces carbon emissions by up to 90%...
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Exoskeleton adapted in seconds with Igus lubrication-free friction bearings
Many patients who have suffered a stroke also suffer from hemiplegia (partial paralysis). Exoskeletons like Harmony, created by Harmonic Bionics, can help rebuild damaged nerves in the arms and shoulders. In order to quickly adapt the robotic system to different body...
New flame retardant additive for thermoplastics
The new additive has a particle size of 50 mesh, or 300 microns, as well as a start temperature of 280 ° C (536 ° F), the highest start-set temperature on the market NeoGraf Solutions LLC launched its new flame retardant additive for thermoplastics. The company added...
New plastics identification markers will optimize the recycling of packaging waste
New decontamination treatments and identification processes based on markers that are activated under ultraviolet light, applied by the Technological Institute of Packaging, Transport and Logistics (Itene), will allow to improve the recycling of plastic containers and...
Good prospects for the chemical recycling sector around the world
AMI Consulting has published a new report on the international chemical recycling industry The report provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of commodity polymer chemical recycling, market drivers, growth dynamics, as well as a forecast of future...
TPE for demanding surfaces inside the vehicle
The automotive industry is undergoing a transformation: some trends, such as the entertainment area arranged in the passenger compartment, place higher demands on long-lasting aesthetics, color fastness, resistance to wear and tear and cleanability. surfaces within...
Did you know that ramps are manufactured that facilitate accessibility from Used Tires?
A small step is often a major obstacle for people who are in a wheelchair or have reduced mobility due to disability or age. Every day we find places with accessibility problems and obstacles that prevent us from accessing certain sites normally. Access ramps for the...
Flip flops made of seaweed
Researchers from the University of California invented biodegradable flip flops created from algae According to experts, the biodegradable flip flops created from algae are to mitigate the problem of the accumulation of plastics in the oceans. The creation of this...
Swiss startup develops transparent and breathable mask
The transparent mask protects from possible COVID-19 infections, while revealing the face and facial expressions Recently, HMCARE, a Swiss startup, born from the Federal Polytechnic School of Lausanne, announced the collection of one million Swiss francs (€ 920...