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Researchers at Rice University develop a cost-effective, low-emissions method to harvest green hydrogen and high-value graphene from plastic waste.

Polyplastics is the latest supplier to develop a high-heat engineering resin for EVs that protects against the ultra-high heat of thermal runaway in a Li-ion battery. The resin can be used without additional shielding components, reducing weight and EV manufacturing cost and freeing up space.

DuPont’s latest Delrin acetal homopolymer resin has 10 percent greater mechanical properties than previous Delrin 100 workhorse version.

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) today launched a nationwide initiative promoting plastic recycling targeting policymakers and brand owners. The effort includes a website called “Recycling is Real” with videos and facts to support their argument.

The use of artificial intelligence in the packaging industry is projected to grow 11.2 percent per year to $6.02 billion, nearly triple in value, by 2033.

Teknor Apex will introduce a Monprene TPE with 65 percent recycled content. The grade will boost sustainability for end-users in the products they make.

Hegen, a maker of specialty baby bottles, is commercializing the first feeding bottle made with recycled content. The Singapore company is using a grade of PPSU from Solvay that is certified as a circular feedstock.

Automotive grades meet growing sustainability needs of OEMs and brand owners.

Led by carbon fibers and thermoplastics, global opportunities will drive demand and value Carbon fiber will be the dominant composites material through 2031, when the value of the global market for all composites is forecast to reach $88.7 billion, an…

Supply Deal Targets Compostable Resins for Europe.

Study Forecasts Market Value Topping $45 Billion in 2030.

Diverse Products Earn IDSA’s Curator’s Choice and People’s Choice Awards.