Construction
Ahead of the Curve in Recycling
A pioneer in recycling milk bottles built a thriving ´óÏó´«Ã½ in plastic lumber, but blow molding with PCR has proved a longer, harder road to success.
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Modular Flange for Interior Auto Fan Modules Made of New Thermally-Conductive Nylon
Lanxess recently unveiled the first application of its new thermally-conductive, mineral-filled nylon 6.
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Evonik in Alliance to Expand Lighting Product Portfolio
Aiming to expand further in LED technology, Evonik teams up with global optical elements supplier.
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Plastics Growth in Building & Construction Driven by Innovation, Market Demand
SPI’s new report analyzes the key factors impacting the plastic industry in the building and construction sector.
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New Nylon Entrant Brings Differentiated Technology to the Table
Celanese already has some grades of its nylon 6 and 66 offering available.
Read MoreNovel Class of Super-High-Elongation Silicones for Molding
Gelest's "revolutionary" two-component silicone elastomer is aimed at microfluidics and implantable medical devices, with LSR versions underway.
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Novel Process Opens Up Vast Landscapes for Biobased Materials
DuPont and ADM develop new process to make high-purity fructose derivative for conversion to biobased chemicals and materials.
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U.S. High-Melt-Strength PP Tackles Wide Range of Applications
Total’s new HMS-PP signals both increased interest in the material and a source of domestic production.
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Styrolution Now Goes by INEOS Styrolution
A little over a year after acquiring BASF's share of Styrolution, INEOS changes names and log to reflect ownwership.
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Dutch EU Building Features ‘XXL’ 3D-Printed Bioplastic
Here’s an interesting story that combines bioplastics, 3D printing and recycling.
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