Materials
Mechanically Recycled ABS/PC and Chemically Recycled ABS Produced and Validated
The first volumes of Elix Polymers’ new E-Loop brand of ABS/PC and ABS with recycled content constitute the company’s circular economy activities.
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Proprietary Copolyester Used in Two COVID-Fighting Applications
Eastman’s Tritan chosen for its transparency and ability to withstand the frequent disinfection and cleaning required in health settings.
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Commodity Resin Prices Keep on Climbing
Dips in PP and PET tabs proved temporary, as supply/demand imbalances elevate prices and restrict supplies of all five commodity resins. PS hikes are especially brutal.
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Cove & RWDC Industries in Exclusive Agreement to Support Production of the ‘First’ Biodegradable Water Bottles
Materials innovation company Cove’s partnership with PHA supplier RWDC will supply Cove with PHA for the production of the first water bottles made of biodegradable material.
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Danimer Receives Innovation Research Grant to Support Biodegradable PHA Plastic Solutions
Project to be conducted with University of Minnesota’s ForeverGreen Initiative to investigate pennycress oil in production of PHA for single-use products.
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Conventus Moves Toward Industry Collaborations as COVID-19 Vaccines Surge
The distributor/formulator of high-performance plastics has started to in-person parts development collaborations as restrictions are loosened.
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Antimicrobial-Containing TPEs for High-Touch Plastic Surfaces
Avient’s three proprietary TPE formulations inhibit bacterial growth by +99.9% and resist fungal and mold growth.
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Top 10 Modern Trends in Performance Plastics
Curbell Plastics’ senior ´óÏó´«Ã½ development director weighs in.
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PHA-Based Resins for Blown-Cast Films, Injection Molding and Thermoforming
TerraVerdae Bioworks has globally launched a new line of PHA-based resins for customer evaluation.
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Aramco and SABIC Realign Marketing & Sales, Commercial & Supply Activities
SABIC will focus on petrochemicals and Aramco Trading Company on fuel products.
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