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Sustainability / Natural Solutions


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 24, 2009 | Article

Biopolymers: From a Timid 20% of Biocomponents up to a Brilliant 100%

Biopolymers derived from renewable biomass sources ensure the conservation of fossil resources, the utilisation of renewable vegetal resources with its geopolitics involvements, the consumption of...

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Oct 17, 2008 | Article

Natural Fibres New Trends and Strategies

Natural fibres were the first fibres used for thermosetting resin reinforcement but slowly they fell into disuse for performance and environmental problems principally due to low mechanical...

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Jul 11, 2008 | Article

EcoDesign Combine the 3 E Ecology, Economy, Environment

Up-to-date trends in polymer industry include the respect of environment, ecology requirements and economy of resources and energy. The manufacture, use and disposal of polymers build a complex...

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Apr 8, 2008 | Article

Emerging Oxo-Biodegradable Plastics Additives in Packaging

Additives, oxo-biodegradable, polyolefin, polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, compostable, biodegradable, antioxidant, biodegradation study, packaging, shopping bags, refuse sacks, film...

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Jan 24, 2008 | Article

Biodegradable, Sustainable, Renewable, Natural, Synthetic PolymersDebates and Dilemma

Because our planet is a semi-isolated system, human activity must obey numerous requirements: 1. Ore, fossil fuels, atmosphere and other physical resources have a defined potential without inlet...

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Jan 12, 2001 | Article

Even clay has to work nowadays...

Fillers, which were once added to compounds to increase bulk and reduce cost, have to work a lot harder nowadays. They are increasingly called upon to provide other value-added functions, such as...

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Luis Roca

Thursday Feb 1, 2024

By Luis Roca

Get step-by-step methodology to upgrade your bioplastics performance (impact strength, thermal resistance, stiffness…) & successfully adapt to targeted market applications or new regulations. Luis...

Luis Roca

Thursday Jun 29, 2023

By Luis Roca

Reach faster optimal level of performance with your natural fibers by fine-tuning your compounding practices and solving natural fibers limitations with practical tips on pelletizing, screw speed...

Donald Rosato

Thursday Oct 10, 2024

By Donald Rosato

Delve into the Bioplastics Revolution: Trends and Innovations Powering 2024 and Onward Ready to explore the exciting world of bioplastics? This immersive course will propel you into the heart...

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A SpecialChem Client is offering a film-forming, self-crosslinking, air-curable material that absorbs and holds liquids, vapors and proteins...

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