t’s a definite measure of the growth and expansion of the 3D printing market when major plastic resin suppliers, used to selling large volumes in injection molding, start branching off and offering novel 3DP materials in the molding market space, which is the current situation! For example, LyondellBasell recently commercialized its Beon3D™ PolyPropylene (PP) compounds focused on one step, […]

Polymer degradation is a natural phenomenon that cannot be totally stopped. It tends to deteriorate the physical & mechanical like molecular weight, melt flow rate, appearance, processing and thermal stability properties of the polymer. To reduce such damages that occur during melt processing or under conditions of use, antioxidant stabilizers are developed. Explore, in detail,

Technology Avoid lubrication-related issues in your polymer part (surface damage, poor quality, high reject rate…) by better selecting lubricants suited for your application. Paul Seemuth will go deep into the fundamental principles of lubrication, lubricant classes (esters, waxes, silicone…) vs polymer type and factors influencing lubricant selection (end-use requirements, surface technologies, environmental considerations – cradle to grave…). Get practical

NeoGraf Solutions has extended its range of next-generation graphite materials with the launch of Graf-X™ graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) and graphene precursors (GP). Both high-performance additive materials deliver enhanced strength, performance, and reliability in a broad range of thermoset and thermoplastic applications. Tailored for Specific Applications NeoGraf Solutions’ expanded product portfolio provides the industry with a source

Easily convert post-use plastics into high value products & chemicals by combining the best of chemical recycling techniques. Gain in-depth understanding of how to improve the recycling process with advanced technologies (enzymatic depolymerization, pyrolysis, solvolysis). Leading expert, Pablo Ferrero Aguar will help discover the advantages and possibilities of the chemical recycling. He will also lay focus on application

Radical Step Toward Sustainability UPM BioMotion™ will enable a radical step forward in the sustainability performance of rubber and plastic products in a variety of end-uses, notably by significantly reducing their CO₂ footprint and weight. “The RFF portfolio will be produced from sustainably sourced hardwood at our first-of-its-kind biorefinery in Leuna, Germany. The launch of

Smart colorants provide even more than color. While traditional colorants interact with visible wavelength to modify visual appearance, smart colorants impact how an application functions – whether enabling recyclability or LiDAR detection. NIR pigments are already used in various industries like automotive and building & construction among others. NIR-reflective or NIR-transparent pigments can help to: Reduce

The new method from researchers at RMIT University can produce high-value products from plastic – carbon nanotubes and clean liquid fuel – while simultaneously upcycling agricultural and organic waste. The team’s two-step process, revealed in the journal of environmental management, converts organic waste into a carbon-rich and high-value form of charcoal, then uses this as a catalyst

Ease your compliance strategy involving Non-intentionally added substances (NIAS) & other unlisted chemicals by having your checklist ready! Gain clarity on the requirements of Plastics Regulation (EU) NO 10/2011 & other associated legislations. Join our highly experienced expert Nick (more than 25+ years in Global Food Contact Industry). He will help you become autonomous in faster compliance for NIAS

Detailed Framework of Recycling Process In a new paper, “Consequential Life Cycle Assessment and Optimization of High-Density Polyethylene Plastic Waste Chemical Recycling,” published in the journal ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, Fengqi You, Roxanne E., and Michael J. Zak, professor in energy systems engineering and doctoral student Xiang Zhao detail a framework incorporating several mathematical

Overcoming Challenges in Multi-component Systems Single component supramolecular polymer systems are well understood but moving from single to multi-component systems to obtain functional supramolecular materials and systems remains challenging. When mixing several supramolecular components, the aggregate length is affected, which in turn affects material properties. Weyandt explored for the first time how adding a second

Graphene is a single layer or monolayer of carbon atoms, tightly bound in a hexagonal honeycomb lattice. It is an allotrope or variation of carbon in the form of a plane of sp2-bonded atoms or two covalent bonds at 120° angles with a molecular bond length of 0.142 nanometers. 2D materials are nanomaterials that can

Added Benefit and Sustainable Clarity Milliken’s Millad® NX® 8000 ECO clarifier is the latest addition to its Millad® NX® 8000 product range, which is used to produce the durable, fully transparent, highly recyclable material known as NX UltraClear™ PP. Millad® NX® 8000 ECO offers the added benefit of even faster production rates, contributing to average

One of the UN Sustainable Development Goals is to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture. This is a huge challenge in the light of climate changes, and the scarcity of water and arable land. Agricultural production must be more efficient. At the same time, more consumers are demanding for

One of the UN Sustainable Development Goals is to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture. This is a huge challenge in the light of climate changes, and the scarcity of water and arable land. Agricultural production must be more efficient. At the same time, more consumers are demanding for