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Gaiker develops a method for the identification and classification of WEEE plastics
It is estimated that, only in Europe, 1.2 million tons of plastic mixtures are generated from the treatment of waste electrical-electronic equipment (WEEE), a type of polymer that is highly difficult to recycle. Waste from electrical and electronic equipment,...
They mold a complex automotive structural part from a single preform
Epoxy/carbon fiber composite is 80% lighter than equivalent metal part Cannon Tipos has collaborated with Coriolis Composites to develop fast and accurate High Pressure Resin Transfer Molding (HP-RTM) of a nearly net shaped dry preform. The part, the company...
Acoustiflex VEF BIO: the new bio-based polyurethane system
New memory foam containing up to 20% bio-based content reduces the car's carbon footprint without sacrificing performance Huntsman this week introduced Acoustiflex VEF BIO, a memory foam containing up to 20% bio-based content derived from vegetable oils for acoustic...
Interceptor 007: the ship that recovers plastics before reaching the ocean
At a time when the anti-plastic rage seems to be stronger than ever, it is worth remembering that the real enemy is not this material, but poor waste management policies. California has taken actions that go beyond speech to deal with the pollution of the seas Los...
Heat and bacteria, keys to recycling mixed plastics: study
Mixed plastics are difficult to recycle, but a new process can make it easier Few materials are more difficult to recycle than post-consumer mixed plastics. A new process, however, has broken down these mixtures into smaller, more useful chemical ingredients in just...
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Strong, recyclable and degradable sugar-based plastics
A group of researchers created two different organic compounds from sugar alcohols and used them as building blocks for their plastics. Researchers at the University of Birmingham and Duke University have developed a plastic made from sugar, a material they hope could...
Antithrombogenic polymer improves artificial kidney performance
New technology improves the quality of life of patients with chronic and acute renal failure while reducing the workload of medical professionals Tokyo-based Toray Industries Inc. received this year's prestigious industry Ichimura Award for Outstanding Achievement for...
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...
Plastic Industry was affected by COVID-19: Anipac
According to Anipac data, the Plastics Industry suffered a contraction of almost 7% as a result of the health contingency The Plastics Industry was one of the sectors that was hit due to the bans and closure of activities that were implemented due to the COVID-19...