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BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE
CO2-to-polyols plant to start in 2016 / Output for mattresses / Converters show interest
 		19.05.2014
MAGNA
Collaboration with Italian biotechnology group bio-on / Researching the use of PHA for automotive interior parts
 		17.02.2014
RESEARCH
Clariant's non-halogenated flame retardants provide protection in renewable polymers / Research involves utilisation of oyster shells / Green PP compound from Eurostar
 		10.02.2014
EVONIK
Research cooperation with LanzaTech / Project involving plastic feedstocks made from synthetic gas
 		11.12.2013
NANOTECHNOLOGY
German scientists create a nanocrystal from PE
 		26.08.2013
RESEARCH
BASF, Linde and ThyssenKrupp in sustainable syngas process / CO2 reduction
 		17.07.2013
BIO-BASED PRODUCTS
EU project group KBBPPS discusses certification and biodegradability / Over 2 years of research
 		02.05.2013
COMPOSITES
French consortium surrounding Cetim starts producing CFR suspension for automotive use / Less than two minutes of cycle time
 		03.04.2013
BIOPLASTICS
Novamont-coordinated ReBioFoam project publishes findings / Microwave process to manufacture 3-D components
 		07.02.2013
RESEARCH
Finnish centre develops new technique for sugar-based biopolymer / PGA claimed to significantly improve bio-based plastic packaging
 		07.12.2012
APPLIED CLEANTECH
Process for turning sewage sludge into environmentally friendly raw materials / Bio-solids for use by plastics, paper industries / Plans for the EU
 		16.10.2012
RESEARCH
US energy department finds ecological route to ethylene production / Process recycles CO2
 		04.10.2012
RESEARCH
Scientists develop process to turn waste bread into succinic acid / Conversion rate reported to be higher than alternative materials, including corn
 		28.08.2012
BASF
Cooperating with Novozymes and Cargill on bio-based acrylic acid / Dextrose as feedstock
 		21.08.2012
COMPOSITES
New Thermoplastics Composites Research Center opened in Enschede
 		02.07.2012
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