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Hot Half-Dozen Applications Driving Developments in PE
Sustainability, consumer convenience, and evolving e-commerce packaging are driving new advances in polyethylene.
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Several Thermoplastic 'Firsts' Among 2018 SPE Automotive Awards
With the addition of an Additive Manufacturing slot, all nine categories exemplify innovation and transferability in the use of plastics.
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Prices Flat or Lower for Commodity Resins
Low feedstock prices, higher supplier inventories, and slowed demand are key drivers.
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Lignin-Nylon Composite for Additive Manufacturing
ORNL has created a formulation that could spur a profitable new use of an intractable biorefinery byproduct: lignin.
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Shells from Crustaceans Used by Montreal Researchers to Make Bioplastic
McGill University researchers have patented their process which initially could be used for disposable cutlery, straws and single-use bags.
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Ultra-Light, Recyclable One-Way PET Keg
CYPET’s blow-molded keg addresses two disadvantages of steel kegs—safety and cost.
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SABIC Acquires Majority Stake in Carbon Nanotube Business for Energy Storage Applications
Company confirms it is also examining this proprietary technology in various materials and applications.
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Biodegrable, Recyclable Bioplastics from Seaweed-Feeding Microorganisms
Tel Aviv University researchers develop method to make new type of PHAs.
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Specialty Materials for Enhanced PE Recyclate
At least three major PE suppliers are targeting PE post-consumer recyclate with specialty materials and technologies that target high-value reuse.
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Finland's VTT Becomes R&D Partner in International Think Beyond Plastic
One of Europe’s top research centers will support the new Plastic Economy Innovation Center.
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Lower Prices for PP, PS, PE, PET; Flat for PVC
Low feedstock prices, higher supplier inventories and slowed demand in most cases are key drivers.
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Graphene Nanotubes Augment the PVC Plastisol Industry
The plastisol market is among the various industries benefiting from new opportunities being created with graphene nanotubes.
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