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PLA does not create persistent microplastics: study
The study's authors found that the occurrence of PLA microplastics in nature has been reported "only a few times" from environmental samples A new meta-study from research lab Hydra Marine Sciences concluded that hydrolysis of polylactic acid (PLA) prevents the...
PVC pipe makers sued for price fixing in US
A Minnesota electrical contractor has sued U.S. PVC pipe manufacturers for what it claims is “price fixing” and is seeking to convert the case into a class action. Price fixing is an illegal practice in which several companies, which should be competing with each...
6 tips for creating thermoformed molds with 3D printing
Filament 3D printing is an additive manufacturing technology that uses a continuous filament of thermoplastic material to produce 3D objects. This process involves melting and extruding the material layer by layer, resulting in an object that is created from the...
LDPE prices rise slightly in the US, while in Asia they decline
The price of FOB Texas grade LDPE film in the United States increased by 0.8%, while the price of CFR Shanghai grade LDPE cling film in China decreased by 1% during the week ending July 26, 2024. The low-density polyethylene (LDPE) market recently showed variations...
Fluorine helps make PET waste easier to recycle
Fluorine atoms interact strongly with polyester chains, reducing the energy needed to break the plastic down into its building blocks. A team of scientists used fluorine and hydrogen bonds for plastic recycling, and found that fluorine helps make PET waste easier to...
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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...
AIMPLAS improves the recovery of waste to produce bioplastics
The BIOTOOLS project seeks to optimize the transformation processes of domestic agricultural and organic waste, through hydrolysis and fermentation processes, to convert them into resources, such as lactic acid and PHB AIMPLAS (Technological Institute of Plastic)...
R&D in Europe: Innovative plastic solutions for packaging and agriculture
The plastics sector is currently one of the largest in the world. Despite the global impact suffered by Covid-19, in Europe the market reached an estimated turnover value of 15.8 billion euros in 2020. The technological advances made in the plastics sector since its...
STADLER promotes the recycling of black plastic
New technologies allow the recycling and classification of black plastic, not only by color, but also by polymer Over the years, black plastic has presented numerous challenges to plastics recycling. The main challenge it posed had to do with how difficult it was to...
What benefits and properties does thermoplastic polyurethane offer to additive manufacturing?
Additive manufacturing has a multitude of options in terms of materials, which are adjusted according to the needs of each project. Thermoplastic polyurethane, or commonly known as TPU, is one of the most innovative materials with the highest elastomeric behavior on...
2K materials: the future of the automotive industry at K 2022
Leonhard Kurz and Engel will demonstrate this process at K 2022 at the Kurz booth (A19 in Hall 5), where an Engel machine will mold rear covers. Leonhard Kurz and Engel have joined forces and will present a future-proof design concept for the rear areas of vehicles,...