Materials
Tolsa Presents an Effective Solution for the Replacement of PTFE in Flame Retardancy of PP, PVC and Nylons
The company’s Adins clay additives are positioned as a viable alternative as an anti-dripping mechanism.
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“Smart Nanocomposites” for Vehicle, Wearable Electronics and Buildings
OCSiAl’s graphene nanotubes combined with a TPU to fabricate nanocomposite sheets that can harvest electrical energy from sources of waste heat.
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TotalEnergies Corbion Publishes LCA for Recycled PLA Based on Advanced Recycling
This Life Cycle Assessment is based on recycled Luminy PLA using waste streams as feedstock for a biobased polyester.
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The Fantasy and Reality of Raw Material Shelf Life: Part 2
For the vast majority of thermoplastics, the stability of the materials can be stated in years, not months. But there are exceptions where shelf life can be a serious issue.
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SPE 2023 Automotive Awards Highlight ‘Firsts’ and Emerging Technologies
Nods given to several ‘firsts’ as well as rapidly emerging technologies with sustainability nearly always a major theme.
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Expanded Sustainable Portfolio of PVC Resins
INEOS Inovyn’s two new products are Neovyn, with a 37% lower carbon footprint and Recovyn, made from 100% recycled carbon feedstock.
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Prices for All Volume Resins Head Down at End of 2023
Flat-to-downward trajectory for at least this month.
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Low-Smoke, Non-Halogen Polyolefinic Compound for Armored Cables
Avient’s latest addition to its ECCOH portfolio is designed to prevent environmental stress cracking in low- and medium-voltage cable sheathing.
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Additive Masterbatch for Permanent Etching on Black and Dark Plastics Products
Ampacet’s new ColorMark reveals color in dark plastic surfaces exposed to laser light
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