Lilli Manolis Sherman

Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

sustainability

Genomatica Survey Shows Sustainability is Embraced by Americans Despite COVID-19

According to Genomatica’s survey, sustainability will have staying power even amid health and economic turmoil.

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Danimer Scientific Gets DOE Grant to Expand PHA Bioplastic Commercialization

Of the eight biomanufacturing companies selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to recieve a total of $5.7 million, Danimer Scientific is the sole recipient focuses on biodegradable plastics.

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Electronics

Materials: Single-Layer Flexible Graphite for Consumer Electronics

NeoGraf Solutions’ NeoNxGen single-layer graphite sheet poised as next-generation thermal management technology for high-end electronics. 

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Medical

Materials: Medical TPEs Formulated Without Animal Derivatives

Avient’s new Versafle TPE grades offer a wide range of durometers for a variety of medical device applications.

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Automotive

BASF & Toyota Collaboration Leads to Lightweighting of the 2021 Sienna

The new-generation Toyota Sienna features first-of-its lind third row free-standing seatbacks.

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Automotive

General Polymers Further Expands Thermoplastic Distribution Network in North America

Fast-growing General Polymers’ geographic reach beefed up in Western Midwest.

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SPE ACCE 2020 Virtual Event to Feature Lanxess' Technical Director as First Keynote Speaker

Lanxess’ Jose Chirino to present a roadmap for future mobility with a discussion on automotive plastics and polymer composites.

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PET

Additives: Additive Masterbatch Boosts rPET Performance

Aquadye Fibers’ new Nylester masterbatch for compounders brings rPET performance to nylon 6 equivalent.

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Additives

Mineral Additives Supplier and University Partner Expand Uses of Graphite to Thermoplastics

Germany’s George H. Luh’s recent research developments look promising for broadening the use of expandable graphite to nylons and more. 

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polyolefins

Testing: Thickness Measurement & Dimensional Gauging in One System for Plastic Containers

Agr’s Gawis 4D all-in-one system is well suited for measuring PE, PP and PET containers and preforms.

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Sun Plastech Has Rebranded to Asahi Kasei Asaclean Americas

  Company believes the new brand emphasizes the technical expertise and global product development focus for which Asahi Kasei is so well known.  

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Albis Plastics Separated Distribution and Compounding Businesses

Albis’ compounding business now operating as Mocom, a separate company from Albis resin distribution.

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