Lilli Manolis Sherman

Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

Biopolymers

Global Analytics Firm Reveals an Immature Innovation Landscape for Bioplastics that is Ripe for Change

Clarivate announced availability of its new bioplastics analytic report on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.

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Medical

Kraiburg TPE Boosts Production of Medical Compounds to Meet Demand Spurred by Coronavirus Pandemic

Kraiburg’s medical TPEs more in demand during coronavirus crisis are used in a range of medical applications.

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Postprocessing

FOBA Supports Manufacturers with Flexible Laser Marking Solutions During Coronavirus Crisis

FOBA’s offerings include uncomplicated financing, short-term rentals, webinars, and extended service making it easier to cope with production peaks during coronavirus crisis.

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polystyrene

Ineos and Plastic Energy Collaborate on Advanced Plastic Recycling Facility

The planned Ineos and Plastic Energy facility will use the latter’s patented TAC technology to break down plastic waste and turn it into ‘premium’ polyollefin-based plastics.

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Packaging

Plastic-Like Packaging Material Made from Completely Renewable Raw Materials

Finland’s VTT has developed a material that can be used in thermoformed food packaging applications. 

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Medical

Dow Develops Simplified, Lightweight Design for Face Shields in the Fight Against Coronavirus; Calls Out for Fabrication Partner

Dow shares open-source design of new face shield for healthcare professionals and is seeking fabricators to accelerate prodution to address PPE shortages.

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Commodity Resins

Aptar Seeks FDA Emergency Authorization for N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirator Decontamination with ActivShield

Aptar aims to contribute in the battle against coronavirus with its ActivShield controlled-release chlorine dioxide decontamination strips.

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Packaging

Troy University's Center for Materials & Manufacturing Sciences Looking for Sustainable Personal Protection Equipment Materials

Spurred by coronavirus pandemic, Troy University researchers are exploring recycled HDPE for PPE and the recycling of uncontaminated medical packaging.

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Postprocessing

Sonics Keeps Supply Chain Moving in Response to Coronavirus Pandemic

To meet demand for ultrasonic PPE assembly, Sonics offers instructive webinar and has delivered hand-held welders to companies welding elastic strips to the sides of clear face shields. 

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Borealis Completes Acquisition of Nova's 50% Ownership Share in Novealis

The three-way polyolefins venture Bayport Polymers is now a 50/50 joint venture between Borealis and Total. 

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Medical

'Live-in-Mode' Braskem Employees Ensure Continued PP Production in the Battle Against Coronavirus

Volunteer Braskem workers move into plant to supply PP for nonwoven fabric used in N95 masks and more. 

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Medical

Nexeo Plastics and BioLogiQ in Distribution Agreement for North America

A global player in thermoplastic materials distribution, Nexeo is adding high-performance biopolymers to its arsenal with BioBlend products.

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Plastics Size Reduction