TotalEnergies has joined NEXTLOOPP, an initiative bringing together 47 companies from the plastics value chain that aims to create food-grade recycled polymer from advanced mechanical recycling. High-quality Recycled PP from Post-consumer Material Launched in October 2020 by Nextek Ltd, NEXTLOOPP is a global multiparticipant and award-winning project with the objective to produce high-quality recycled polypropylene that […]

Evonik has invested in the biopharmaceutical company Allay Therapeutics. The U.S.- and Singapore-based startup has developed an implant for treating pain after knee surgery. Eliminates Administration of Common Opioid Painkillers It is inserted directly into the knee and may relieve pain for up to three weeks – previous solutions work for a maximum of three days.

Converting biological waste into resources is one of the keys of the circular economy, and the main objective of the European WaysTUP! Project, financed by the Horizon H2020 program, is working on different lines of research to establish new value chains for the use of urban biowaste. Within the framework of this project, AIMPLAS, the

Toray Industries, Inc., announced that it has combined nanotechnology and fiber technology to create a cross-shaped polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) nanopore fiber that efficiently adsorbs pathogenic proteins in the blood. PMMA Membrane Artificial Kidney for Dialysis The company developed this fiber by employing its PMMA hollow fiber membrane spinning technology. Changing the nanopore size on the

SABIC has introduced a new high-density polyethylene (HDPE) with mechanically recycled content as part of TRUCIRCLE™, the company’s commitment to help accelerate a circular economy for plastics. Regaining Value from Post-consumer Oil Bottle Waste The material was custom developed for blow molding of motor oil and lubricant bottles. It has a content in the range of

After two years of work, the BIOMAC project is ready to offer its services to the best European small and medium enterprises, as well as Research Centers working in the field of bio-nanomaterials. BIOMAC is a Horizon 2020 project fostering an Open Innovation Test Bed (OITB), a true collaborative ecosystem where technologies and solutions utilizing

SABIC launched a new grade of ULTEM™ resin that can assist designers in elevating the styling and aesthetics of consumer electronics components while reducing costs by approximately 25 percent compared to metal. Excellent Surface Hardness to Minimize Scratches New ULTEM™ DT1820EV resin delivers a smooth, high-gloss finish that provides an exceptional surface for different decorative aesthetics: paint-free color,

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is an aliphatic polyester. It has a semi-crystalline form when stable. It is used in everyday items and easily recyclable. It finds use in packaging, textiles, films to molded parts for automotive, electronics. It shows resistance to impact, moisture, alcohols and solvents. Polyethylene terephthalate or PET belongs to the family of polyesters.

LG Innotek has successfully developed new types of high-performance hybrid lenses for autonomous driving that have reduced size and thickness while increasing price competitiveness compared to existing products in the market. Cost-effective Hybrid Lenses Cameras are key components of autonomous driving solutions as they help detect the driver’s movements. The company said it developed new

ELIX Polymers has collaborated with Repsol and Leitat on a sociotechnological project with Ayúdame3D, a Spanish social startup that promotes the social value of technology through awareness-raising programs to help people with disabilities thanks to 3D printing. Sustainable Orthopedic Solution Ayúdame3D creates and delivers 3D printed prosthetics called Trésdesis, free of charge to people throughout the world. It obtains

SABIC collaborates with Scientex in the packaging value chain to enable the manufacturer to develop material for the world’s first flexible food packaging made based on advanced recycled OBP, using SABIC® certified circular polypropylene (PP). The material is being used in a premium brand noodles packaging sold in Malaysia. Tackling Plastic Waste Issue Through Value Chain

Sulzer Chemtech has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with VTT to advance the development and popularization of a fully integrated processing train that converts poorly recycled waste PS into high-purity styrene suitable to produce various grades of styrenic polymers. These will also include demanding food-related applications with stringent, low VOC (volatile organic compounds) requirements.

In a recent paper in Nature Communications, researchers at the Industrial Sustainable Chemistry group led by Prof. Gert-Jan Gruter take an important step towards the production of fully biobased, rigid polyesters. Overcoming Low Reactivity of Biobased Secondary Diols They present a simple, yet innovative, synthesis strategy to overcome the inherently low reactivity of biobased secondary

At Plast India 2023 from February 1 to 5 in Delhi, India, injection molding machine manufacturer and system solution provider ENGEL will be demonstrating how the benefits of all-electric injection molding machines can be leveraged in a cost-efficient way. Precision Molding for Caps and Closures By manufacturing flip-top caps and closures from a 32-cavity mold

After two years of work, the BIOMAC project is ready to offer its services to the best European small and medium enterprises, as well as Research Centers working in the field of bio-nanomaterials. BIOMAC is a Horizon 2020 project fostering an Open Innovation Test Bed (OITB), a true collaborative ecosystem where technologies and solutions utilizing