The rapid growth of plastic waste is an ever-growing environmental and energy challenge. Selectively converting waste plastics to naphtha, a main feedstock for ethylene and the plastic industry, shows high potential to partially replace petroleum-route naphtha and alleviate global net carbon emissions. However, these active metals on supported catalysts with an open microenvironment showed less […]

t Pharmapack Paris, February 1-2, TekniPlex will showcase samples from a range of cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) diagnostics films whose cleanroom production is a differentiator in the healthcare space. At booth B96-98, the company also will highlight another recently introduced innovation: the world’s first fully transparent recyclable mid-barrier blister package. Low Background UV Autofluorescence for Multiplexing Manufactured

A consortium of 19 leading industrial companies and research institutes, including the BMW Group, Evonik, Thyssenkrupp, the Fraunhofer Institute, and the Technical University of Munich, has set itself the goal of developing new processes for using sustainable materials for circular automotive production. Contributing Specialty Chemicals Expertise Evonik is contributing its expertise in plastics and additives for

UBQ Materials, climate tech developer of advanced materials made from organic and unrecyclable waste, announced that Rimax has launched the first consumer pet line ‘Made with UBQ™,’ which will initially be available in Colombia and then roll-out globally. Caring For the Planet While Loving Animals Rimax’s pet line, including large and mid-size doghouses and hooded

Borealis announces the capability to use its proprietary Borcycle™ C chemical recycling process to recycle crosslinked polyethylene (PE) types such as XLPE and PE-X into recycled polyethylene. Thanks to its suitability for high performance applications, the recycled PE obtained in the pyrolysis process can replace virgin PE in the manufacture of XLPE and PE-X for use

UBE has developed a new series of ETERNATHANE® polycarbonate-based polyurethane prepolymers for the applications demanding extremely highly abrasion-resistant elastomers, combined with maximized retention of the original properties in harsh working conditions over time. Expandable to New Markets Through the improvement of the mechanical, chemical and thermal resistance properties of traditional polyurethanes, the newly obtained elastomers can

Polyplastics USA, together with the Life Sciences group of parent company Daicel, will exhibit a range of healthcare industry solutions at Medical Design and Manufacturing West, to be held 7-9 February 2023 at the Orange County Convention Center in Anaheim, California, USA. Engineered for Diagnostic Uses Polyplastics will feature TOPAS® COC and DURACON® PM Series Medical POM. These

Telecom Egypt in cooperation with Huawei Technologies announced the activation of the first eco-friendly wireless network tower made of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP). Radio Units with Latest Energy-Saving Technologies Through this cooperation, Telecom Egypt becomes the first operator in Africa to install this green tower. The material used for building the tower emits less CO2 than

Avient Corporation, a provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services, announced a successful collaboration with its customer, Rolatube, to help develop the new Revolve™ tactical tripod using Polystrand™ composites from Avient. Highly Durable and Weather-resistant As an innovative alternative to the traditional telescoping configuration, the legs of the Revolve tripod are made with

How about developing 3D printable conductive filaments with inherent sensing capability? Voila, scientists from US-based Purdue University have invented a way to evenly disperse sensing particles into fused deposition modeling filaments. This can then be 3D printed into functional electronic parts such as sensors. The conductive sensing particles are carbon nanofibers diffused in a thermoplastic polyurethane carrier resin via

A team of researchers, led by Young-Shin Jun, professor of energy, environmental & chemical engineering in the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, analyzed how light breaks down polystyrene, a nonbiodegradable plastic from which packing peanuts, DVD cases and disposable utensils are made. In addition, they found that nanoplastic particles can

Avient Corporation announced an expansion to its range of polyketone (PK) based materials with new Complēt™ PKE long fiber reinforced engineered thermoplastics. The new formulations broaden options for customers looking for strong mechanical performance to support demanding applications, even in cold environments. Sustainable Alternatives to PA and POM Based Formulations Joining Edgetek™ PKE and LubriOne™ PKE materials launched in 2021, Complēt

TekniPlex Consumer Products will showcase its significantly expanded selection of GeoPack sustainable packaging products at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), Booth B6539, January 24-26 in Atlanta. Criteria Combining 4 Rs of Sustainability TekniPlex Consumer Products also will display its broad range of egg cartons, fruit trays, and protein trays, including solutions in molded

Teknor Apex is pleased to announce an expansion of its relationship with Nexeo Plastics. Nexeo Plastics will become a key distributor for Teknor Apex in Europe (effective January 1, 2023) of its portfolio of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) under the Sarlink® and Monprene® brands. Complement Each Other with Similar Market Coverage This partnership provides Nexeo Plastics customers with

The researchers, from the University of Cambridge, developed the system, which can convert two waste streams into two chemical products at the same time – the first time this has been achieved in a solar-powered reactor. Produces Different Products Using Various Catalysts The reactor converts carbon dioxide (CO2) and plastics into different products that are