Consumer Products
Shells from Crustaceans Used by Montreal Researchers to Make Bioplastic
McGill University researchers have patented their process which initially could be used for disposable cutlery, straws and single-use bags.
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SABIC Takes Majority Share in Carbon Nanotube Business for Energy Storage Applications
Company confirms it is also examining this proprietary multi-wall technology in various materials and applications.
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Materials: Nylon Molding Compound for Optical Applications
Evonik’s high-flow Trogamid myCX offers crystal-clear transparency.
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U.S. Plastics Industry Expands in 2017, Outpacing Manufacturing in General
U.S. employment in plastics and plastics industry shipments both expanded in 2017, rising 2.4% and 6.9%, respectively.
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Materials: Long-Fiber EMI/RFI Shielding Formulations
PolyOne rebrands conductive thermoplastic materials to Surround EMI/RFI shielding formulations for ADAS and beyond.
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Biodegrable, Recyclable Bioplastics from Seaweed-Feeding Microorganisms
Tel Aviv University researchers develop method to make new type of PHAs.
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Additives: Special Effects Liquid Colors for Packaging and Consumer Products
Riverdale Global’s new liquid colors offer special effects at low addition levels.
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Specialty Materials for Enhanced PE Recyclate
At least three major PE suppliers are targeting PE post-consumer recyclate with specialty materials and technologies that target high-value reuse.
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Finland's VTT Becomes R&D Partner in International Think Beyond Plastic
One of Europe’s top research centers will support the new Plastic Economy Innovation Center.
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Recyclable One-Way PET Keg
CYPET’s blow-molded keg addresses safety and cost issues of steel kegs.
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