Materials
Tracing the History of Polymeric Materials: Cellophane
How—and when—cellulose-based chemistry led to the discovery of cellophane.
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Ultra-Light TPE Composites for Footwear
Xenia’s new Xelight composites are based on Arkema’s Pebax TPE
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SI Group Adds China Location to Manufacture Weston 705
Production startup of SI Group’s proprietary liquid antioxidant scheduled for May 2021.
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Liquid Toner Technology for Consistent Color Dispersion in Transparent PC
Avient’s ColorMatrix Optica for PC boast exceptional clarity and color consistency for a broad range of applications.
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Evonik Looks to Extend the Service Life of Joint Prostheses with PEEK Biomaterials
A collaboration between Evonik and Boston’s Mass. General’s Harris Orthopaedics Laboratory is underway to transfer innovation from veterinary to human medicine
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Blue Toners & Colorants for Enhanced Recyclability of PET Packaging
Avient’s new ColorMatrix Optica blue toners and colorants formulated for addition to virgin and recycled PET for injection and extrusion processes.
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Nova Chemicals Surpasses 65% Completion of its Polyolefins Growth Projects in Ontario
With its accelerated timetable Nova Chemicals is targeting 2022 start-up.
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Supercritical Steam Process Can Convert All Plastic Waste to Virgin Materials
Mura Technology’s HydroPRS process creates raw ingredients for infinitely recyclable new virgin-grade products from all types of plastic.
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Tupperware to Expand its Sustainable Product Portfolio with Tritan Renew
Eastman’s Tritan Renew gains further commercial traction.
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American Styrenics and Agilyx to Collaborate on Advanced Recycling Facility
AmSty will use Agilyx’s advanced pyrolysis technology to convert post-use PS to styrene monomer.
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