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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...
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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...
Mouth Covers: An Emotionally Masked World
Models like Naomi Campbell and Kendal Jenner are seen "covered." In addition, you can eat in some places with remote control masks With masks, our personality and that of those around us, will experience profound changes in behavior. Not only will we become more...
Certification that guarantees the traceability of recycled content
Recyclass launched a new certification scheme that guarantees the traceability of recycled plastic from its origin to the final product, in addition to indicating the recycled content Recyclass launched the Recycled Plastics Traceability Certification, a new...