Lilli Manolis Sherman

Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

Biopolymers

The Future of Biopolymers Looks Bright

NatureWorks鈥檚 2016 conference showed that innovation in biopolymer technology will continue to thrive.

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Packaging

First Aseptic Carton Bottle for Enriched Dairy Products

Nova Chemicals and Tetra Pak collaboration has led to recent commercialization of novel package.

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sustainability

Samsung Gets ISRI’s 2016 Design for Recycling Award

First time a television has been built with a greenhouse gas emission as a building block.

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Packaging

Icelandic Design Student Creates 100% Biodegradable Bottle

Red algae powder combined with water forms a jelly-like material.

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Film Extrusion

First Application of Photochromic Ink on a Flexible Package

Printpack awarded for its technical innovation by the leading flexible packaging industry association.

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RadiciGroup “Snags” Stadium Seats at Rio 2016 Olympics

Radiflam nylon 6 once again to play role in Brazil鈥檚 stadium seating.

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Biopolymers

SMC Compounder & Compression Molder Establishes Non-Woven Biz

R3 Composites’ new subsidiary to supply industry with high-quality and innovative non-wovens technology.

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Thermally-Conductive Thermoplastics to Grow Substantially

Research and Markets' new study analyzes this market by type of plastic, end-use market, and global region.

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polyolefins

Resin Prices Drop Again—Except for PP

First quarter saw further price erosion, even for high-volume engineering resins, but PP was the exception.

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Biopolymers

First High-Barrier PLA-Based Flexible Film for Long Shelf-Life Pouches

Italian film processor combines coating technology with NatureWorks Ingeo films for packaging of processed foods.

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Postprocessing

Sefortek Expands Business With Customized Ultrasonic Welders

Building ultrasonic welding machines for automotive and packaging is a new focus.

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Biopolymers

BASF and Avantium JV Aims at “Green” PEF Barrier Resin

The new joint venture will further development and licensing of Avantium production processes of precursor FDCA and PEF.

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Plastics Size Reduction