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RESEARCH
Oceanology institute in China develops plastics-degrading fungus
 		31.03.2022
NEW MATERIALS
“2D” polymer from MIT forms sheets / Material stronger than steel / Properties suited to coatings, composites
 		16.02.2022
RESEARCH
Development of two sugar-based polymers / Qualities said to be like common plastics / Custom mechanical properties, degradation rates reportedly possible
 		09.02.2022
RESEARCH
Embeddable, separable material for plastic-metal devices / EU-funded project aims at easier electronics recycling
 		19.01.2022
RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY
Danish researchers claim ‘breakthrough' in plastics identification / Camera tech to recognise wide range of materials
 		18.01.2022
RESEARCH
Recyclate material use in white goods / Feasibility study by Fraunhofer Institute
 		14.01.2022
BIOPLASTICS
Development of PLA products for optical applications
 		02.12.2021
RESEARCH
Scientists turn biomass-produced plastics back into fertiliser
 		15.11.2021
RESEARCH
European Recotrans project ends, produces new applications / Use of microwaves to obtain recyclable composites for the transport industry
 		28.10.2021
PLASTICS AND RESEARCH
Recycling process uses mechanisms that occur naturally in proteins / Another technology converts waste to carbon nanotubes
 		20.10.2021
PACKAGING RESEARCH
EU Circular FoodPack project: Recycling packaging in a closed cycle for use with direct food contact
 		16.09.2021
RESEARCH
Study identifies “rubbery” layer on PS, other resins / Findings expected to spur development
 		01.09.2021
RESEARCH
Increasing use of recyclate with artificial intelligence / Research project Cyclops from SKZ and Wuppertal Institute to pave the way / Real operation via cirplus platform
 		17.08.2021
RESEARCH
Scientists find compostable plastics with strength of spider silk
 		10.08.2021
TEIJIN
Introduction of thermoplastic tape with PPS matrix
 		13.07.2021
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