Lilli Manolis Sherman

Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

One of the First Biobased Nylons Turns 70

Despite its advancing age, an “exciting future” is forecast for Arkema’s Rilsan Nylon 11.

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Packaging

Major Cash Infusion for PEF Bioplastic Barrier Resin Underway

PEFerence consortium led by Synvina awarded over $28 million to build plant for key feedstock.

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polyolefins

Food Industry Collaboration Creates New Fresh Snack Packaging

Milliken’s NX Ultra Clear PP concentrates play key role in “Pick Your Plate” concept.

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Automotive

High-Perfomance Nylon Beats Aluminum, Rubber in Auto Air Conditioning Lines

Eaton Polymers new PACCS lines bring a new standard to the industry.

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PET

Commodity Resin Prices Falling

Lower feedstock costs, improved supplies, lower export prices are among key factors.

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polyolefins

Automotive Plastics: New Thermoplastic Solutions Redefine ‘Performance’ from All Angles

Lightweighting and resistance to heat, chemicals and weathering drive developments in thermoplastics for interiors, exteriors, underhood, powertrain and chassis.

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Postindustrial

PP Waxes with Unique & Customizable Technical Properties

GreenMantra’s new PP waxes are among the high-value products from waste plastics it makes.

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economics

High Growth Forecast for High Performance Plastics

New study says automotive and aerospace are the prime driving factor.

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Additives

Graphene Deemed a Highly Effective Antifouling Material

Researchers at two universities discover that laser-induced graphene zaps bacteria.

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Teknor Apex Reveals More on Novel Nylon Family

The company’s new Engineering Resins Div. formed after acquisition of German custom compounder PTS.

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Biopolymers

1M Circular Materials Challenge Aims to Reduce Pollution

Global innovators, scientists and entrepreneurs are invited to submit new materials solutions to Ellen MacArthur Foundation and NineSigma.

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Thermoplastics in Expanded Automotive Applications

From all angles, new thermoplastic solutions redefine ‘performance’.

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