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Due to the growing awareness for a more circular economy, the industry is now on a constant lookout for renewable feedstocks and recycling solutions.

Biobased additives and polymers are being increasingly used now but there is still scope for improvement for their use in demanding applications and there is a need to find new solutions for end-of-life challenges.

Recycling of plastics is the need of the hour and researchers and companies alike are investing their time for new ways of recycling, like using NIR-sortable additives and masterbatches or using more recycled content in the polymers.

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Mar 5, 2024 | Industry News

NPE2024 to Showcase Latest Developments in Bioplastic Polymers and Additives

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) will foster the continued growth of the bioplastics industry at NPE: The Plastics Show. With more than 45 bioplastics related exhibitors on the show...

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Mar 4, 2024 | Industry News

Researchers Develop Energy Efficient Method to Upcycle Glass Fiber-reinforced Plastic

Rice University researchers and collaborators have developed a new, energy-efficient upcycling method. This method transforms glass fiber-reinforced plastic (GFRP) into silicon carbide. Silicon...

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Mar 4, 2024 | Product News

Hexcel to Present Solutions for Aerospace and Industrial Markets at JEC World 2024

Hexcel will demonstrate its latest developments for the aerospace and industrial markets at JEC World 2024, Paris on March 5-7. Hexcel will showcase its broad range of high-performance advanced...

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Mar 1, 2024 | Industry News

QatarEnergy and Chevron Phillips Start Construction on Polymers Complex

QatarEnergy and Chevron Phillips Chemical celebrated the commencement of construction of a $6 billion integrated polymers complex in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar. During the groundbreaking...

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Mar 1, 2024 | Industry News

Cefic Welcomes EU Advanced Materials Strategy for Green & Digital Transitions

Cefic recognizes the European Commission’s recent publication of its Strategy on Advanced Materials for Industrial Leadership as a pivotal step towards addressing the challenges posed by the green...

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Feb 29, 2024 | Product News

Tolsa to Highlight PTFE free Flame-retardant Additives at NPE 2024

Tolsa reports growing demand for its ADINS® range of flame-retardant additives. It provides a sustainable solution to replace polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) as an anti-drip mechanism in flame...

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Feb 28, 2024 | Industry News

Nokian Tyres Signs Agreement with Tire Recycling JV for Recovered Carbon Black

Nokian Tyres has made a long-term purchase agreement with a tire recycling joint venture. The agreement will help Nokian Tyres reach one of its key sustainability targets. It will help to increase...

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Feb 26, 2024 | Industry News

Michelin and Partners Starts Construction of End-of-life Tire-recycling Plant in Sweden

Michelin joins Antin and Enviro to announce the construction of first end of life tire-recycling plant in Sweden. The project will be based on Enviro's unique pyrolysis technology with the ability...

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Feb 26, 2024 | Industry News

Researchers Develop an Additive to Upcycle a Wide Range of Plastics

It is well-known that plastic production and pollution have been steadily increasing over the years. Reika Katsumata, assistant professor, and PhD student Autumn Mineo from the Polymer Science and...

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Feb 23, 2024 | Product News

Valtris Specialty Chemicals to Offer Low TPP Phosphate Ester Flame Retardants

Valtris Specialty Chemicals continues to manage its operations toward sustainable solutions by adapting its product portfolio. This change is to ensure customers remain successful during upcoming...

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