News about materials, production and technology

RESEARCH 2D-polymers tailored by self-organisation and photopolymerisation / Discovery paves way for ultra-thin, functional materials	22.06.2021
PLASTICS RESEARCH Launch of “Bio2Bottle” / Joint development of bio-based plastics for cleaning agent bottles	11.05.2021
RESEARCH US university demonstrates alternate, energy-saving approach to high propylene yields	30.03.2021
RESEARCH Finnish university develops foam material to replace plastic packaging / Fire safety, humidity resistance being explored	30.03.2021
MARINE EQUIPMENT Aimplas project develops recycled content materials for ship fenders in Spain	10.03.2021
RESEARCH Fluorescent markers: Demon project for improved plastics recycling completed / Higher prices for better qualities	19.02.2021
SOLVAY Lab launched with Italy's Leonardo to develop composites / Applications sought for aerospace	15.02.2021
RESEARCH Scientists reveal details of project on mixed plastics recycling and a new wood-derived polymer solution	15.01.2021
BIOPLASTICS Development of degradable bioplastic film with tapioca starch	07.12.2020
RESEARCH Two Austrian recycling projects seek to improve sorting of plastics waste	03.12.2020
ANDALTEC Spanish centre launches R&D projects on bio-based packaging and recycling composite materials	22.05.2020
RESEARCH Scientists from German Helmholtz research centre discover bacteria that eats polyurethane waste	06.04.2020
MEDICAL PLASTICS Antibacterial polypropylene film being developed for hospital use / Project funded by EU “Horizon 2020”	24.03.2020
EVONIK New process for precursor adipic acid / Greening of polyamide chain	11.02.2020
RESEARCH Food-grade films with chitosan barrier layer	31.01.2020

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