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Thermoplastic Biomaterials May Repair Soft Tissues: Study
A new thermoplastic biomaterial has been designed by a team of researchers for use in medical applications in soft tissue repair or flexible bioelectronics Researchers from the United States and the United Kingdom managed to "adjust" new thermoplastic biomaterials to...
PET for making footwear
Footwear manufacturers who want to increase the amount of recycled material in their shoes, without compromising quality, have a new technology at their disposal from the Texon company: Texon Ecoline, a material that combines strength and sustainability Based on 85%...
Global market for 3D printed bioplastics will exceed $ 2,635.65 million by 2026
Bioplastics, in combination with other materials, are increasingly used in 3D printing technology The global market for 3D printed bioplastics was worth approximately $ 518.7 million in 2019. According to a research report, the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of...
New PBT and PPS sensors for autonomous driving
To address cost challenges in the development of sensors and camera mounts for the electric car industry, manufacturers have started to incorporate PBT Electric vehicles are an increasingly strong bet for the sustainable market, and in the face of growing demand, PBT...
COVID-19 drives sustainability approach in plastics and aluminum
The aluminum and plastic sectors have proven resilient during the coronavirus crisis, but the focus remains on the shift towards so-called circular economies The Plastics Industry has proven to be highly resilient to the disruptions brought about by COVID-19, but the...
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Innovative additive sealing at Fakuma 2018
Dow Performance Silicones innovates its silicone masterbatch portfolio Dow Performance Silicones, a global business unit of the DowDuPont Specialties product division, will launch at Fakuma 2018, a new silicone-based slip additive for Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)...
They bet on the recovery of post-consumer packaging
Recycling of Polystyrene (PS) containers becomes more important globally During the G7 Ministerial Meeting on work to address climate change, oceans and clean energy, ReVital Polymers, Pyrowave and INEOS Styrolution, announced a strategic partnership to recycle...
MEPs propose ways to boost plastics recycling
Members of the European Parliament (MEP) have called for boosting plastics recycling in the region, saying that biodegradable and compostable plastics are not enough to prevent plastic pollution. During a planetary session of the European Parliament on September 13,...
Technological innovations in product packaging
Augmented reality, blockchain and smart sensors become more relevant in product packaging Augmented reality, blockchain for packaging and the rapid development of sensor technology in packages have been a trend in 2018. Therefore, the World Congress of AIPIA (Active...
Low-cost hope with 3D breast prosthesis design
Motivated by family experiences, Erik Muñoz Arellano created the company Proyecto Cali, which seeks to produce personalized breast prostheses for patients who have undergone mastectomies, and that these are created with environmentally friendly materials to guarantee...
Goodyear: innovation for the environment
The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company cultivates the fruits of innovation by continually introducing green compounds and technologies, such as soybean oil-based rubber, a natural and renewable derivative that improves tire performance on dry, wet and / or road...
Lanjarón launches its most sustainable bottle, 100% recycled and recyclable
The Lanjarón natural mineral water brand launches its first bottle on the market made of 100% recycled plastic (r-PET) and 100% recyclable, which represents a great leap in its commitment to the environment. This new bottle is the evolution of the iconic red bottle...
Formosa to close PVC plant in the US
Formosa Plastics Corp. USA will close its PVC resin dispersion plant in Delaware City, Delaware, in late September. In a July 27 statement, Formosa officials in Livingston, New Jersey, said about 100 employees would be affected by the shutdown. According to state...