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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
RESEARCH
UK project to improve fresh food packaging / Cranfield University partners Johnson Matthey in three-year deal
 		04.10.2016
RESEARCH
US scientists develop environmentally friendly catalyst for biodegradable plastics
 		25.08.2016
EXXONMOBIL
New technology separates aromatics from crude oil using reverse membrane osmosis / Significant energy savings / Further tests necessary
 		23.08.2016
INDUSTRIAL FILMS
Dutch research partnership collaborates with Sabic on development of starch-based films / Combination of waterproofing and oxygen barrier in low-cost production of food packaging
 		09.08.2016
FOOD PACKAGING
Project to develop bioplastic packaging that helps extend shelf life / Sensors display when food not fit to eat / Four prototypes
 		25.05.2016
RESEARCH
Japanese scientists discover bacteria that decompose PET / “Bioremediation strategy” breaks polymer down into its monomer components
 		17.03.2016
LEGUVAL
European project to valorise co- and by-products of legumes in plastics production / Work brings research facilities together with industry associations, food and plastics companies
 		01.03.2016
FRAUNHOFER LBF
Improved process to overmould unidirectional reinforced tapes and fabric-reinforced thermoplastics
 		17.12.2015
PLASTICS RESEARCH
New polymer R&D centre opens in Lyon / Collaboration involving all key French producers
 		05.11.2015
RESEARCH
US scientists take method of producing ethylene using carbon dioxide and sunlight one step further / Photosynthesis is the new buzzword
 		27.08.2015
COMPOSITES TECHNOLOGY
Aimplas developed single stage pultrusion process for profile production / Applications in the building and automotive industries / Cheaper and cleaner method
 		06.08.2015
BIOPLASTICS
Spain's Aimplas developed single-stage synthesis process for biopolymers production / Improved plasticity and thermal resistance achieved in biopolyesters
 		24.07.2015
RESEARCH
Belgian university develops improved PLA process / Patent sold to unnamed chemical producer
 		15.07.2015
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