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RESEARCH Finnish project to develop small, mobile factory to remove marine plastic waste / VTT unit to contain plastic-eating microbes / Plan for pilot unit in Baltic Sea in 2021	14.09.2018
RESEARCH Quantifying a biopolymer's degradation in soil / Microbes convert PBAT into biomass and carbon dioxide / Implications for agricultural films	29.08.2018
LYONDELLBASELL Catalyst partnership with German institute / Steps toward chemical recycling	01.08.2018
TREOFAN Separator film with enhanced temperature stability for lithium-ion batteries	08.05.2018
COMPOSITES Development centre in Singapore commences operations / Several German partners	07.05.2018
BMW Facility for 3D printing in Germany / Idea of decentralised components manufacturing	20.04.2018
AIMPLAS Consortium formed to develop compostable materials for single-use plastics	28.03.2018
RESEARCH Scientists in Singapore develop eco-friendly route to ethylene / Artificial photosynthesis system	14.12.2017
BRASKEM Partnership with Haldor Topsøe to develop sugar-based route to MEG / Demo plant in Denmark	20.11.2017
MATERIALS RESEARCH Korea-Germany Materials Center founded to promote research on lightweight applications	02.10.2017
RESEARCH Company consortium begins Germany-based study / Sheet moulding compounds in lightweight production	31.08.2017
HENKEL Composites test laboratory opened in Japan / Lightweight construction in the automotive industry	31.07.2017
GLM Polycarbonate windscreen for new Japanese sports car / Significant weight reductions underway	27.07.2017
EPS RECYCLING German collaboration EPC offers solution for HBCD problem in recycling / "CreaSolv"-based technology is ready for use	26.07.2017
COMPOSITES UK research project developed for carbon fibre composite automotive components / Consortium led by SGL and includes Jaguar Land Rover	14.06.2017
BIOPLASTICS EU project to develop bio-based polymers for 3D printing / Automotive and building applications	30.05.2017
NANOPACK EUR 7.7m EU funding for research into antimicrobial surfaces for use in food packaging / Active polymer films based on natural halloysite nanotubes	20.02.2017
POLYMER RESEARCH Fraunhofer: Biobased polyamide from timber waste / Enhanced transparency	07.02.2017
BIODEGRADABLE COATINGS “HyperBioCoat” project is established / Improved barrier properties for bio-based packaging	05.12.2016
BIOPOLYMERS Aimplas collaboration with Ainia on “Sostpack” research project / Aim to improve properties for use in food packaging	30.11.2016
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING Germany's IKV invites participants to 12-month study / Focus on changes needed in product development / Launch in March 2017	28.11.2016
FUNCTIONAL BARRIERS EU-sponsored research project on new multilayer food packaging structures wraps up / Valuable insights into developments needed for use of non-authorised recyclate materials	23.11.2016
PACKAGING RESEARCH No adverse impact from using rPET in hot-fill bottles / Performance acceptable but yellowing at high recyclate levels affects aesthetics / PTI study	16.11.2016
PLASTIC OMNIUM Entry into electric energy propulsion systems / Hydrogen and fuel cells to reduce vehicle weight / Cooperation with Israel's Elbit Systems to create POCellTech start-up company	06.10.2016
RESEARCH UK project to improve fresh food packaging / Cranfield University partners Johnson Matthey in three-year deal	04.10.2016

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