Lilli Manolis Sherman

Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

Additives: VOC Extraction Additive Masterbatch for PP, TPO

CAI Performance Additives LDV-1035T boasts ‘permanent’ removal of VOCs during compounding eliminating odors in filled PP and TPO compounds.

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Commodity Resins

Additive: Non-Nylon Based, Low-Haze Oxygen Scavenger for PET

PolyOne’s ColorMatrix Amosorb 4020G, designed for rigid PET packaging, boasts lower haze and reduced impact on the PET recycle stream.

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Automotive

Materials: LCPs Designed for Rigors of 5G Cellular Communications, Autonomy

Sumitomo expands portfolio of LCPs with two thermotropic grades with low & consistent dielectric constant, loss tangent at high frequency and more to meet 5G technology evolving requirements. 

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Cryogenic Victrex PEEK Outperforms Fluoropolymers in Oil & Gas Cryogenic Sealing Applications

AEV opts to use Victrec CT polymer for its cryogenic and severe service ball valves due to improved sealing reliability that meet the needs found in compressing and liquefying natural gas.

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Medical

NatureWorks Partners with Nonwoven Institute in N95 Mask Production for Coronavirus Fight

Amidst the coronavirus crisis, NatureWorks has donated PLA bioplastic to produce as many as 2 million/week reusable N95 masks from a new nonwoven structure. 

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Elastomers

Materials: Medical TPEs Boast Excellent Adhesion to Engineering Plastics

Teknor Apex’s next-generation Medalist MD-3000 Series said to offer productivity advantages over silicones. 

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Global Analytics Firm Reveals an Immature Innovation Landscape for Bioplastics that is Ripe for Change

Clarivate announced availability of its new bioplastics analytic report on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.

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Medical

Kraiburg TPE Boosts Production of Medical Compounds to Meet Demand Spurred by Coronavirus Pandemic

Kraiburg’s medical TPEs more in demand during coronavirus crisis are used in a range of medical applications.

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Postprocessing

FOBA Supports Manufacturers with Flexible Laser Marking Solutions During Coronavirus Crisis

FOBA’s offerings include uncomplicated financing, short-term rentals, webinars, and extended service making it easier to cope with production peaks during coronavirus crisis.

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Automotive

Ineos and Plastic Energy Collaborate on Advanced Plastic Recycling Facility

The planned Ineos and Plastic Energy facility will use the latter’s patented TAC technology to break down plastic waste and turn it into ‘premium’ polyollefin-based plastics.

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Biopolymers

Plastic-Like Packaging Material Made from Completely Renewable Raw Materials

Finland’s VTT has developed a material that can be used in thermoformed food packaging applications. 

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Medical

Dow Develops Simplified, Lightweight Design for Face Shields in the Fight Against Coronavirus; Calls Out for Fabrication Partner

Dow shares open-source design of new face shield for healthcare professionals and is seeking fabricators to accelerate prodution to address PPE shortages.

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