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Transforming Food Packaging: The Shift to Biopolymers?

1 year ago

Life cycle assessment (LCA) has emerged as a key tool for analyzing the environmental impact of plastics, leading to a…

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Polymeric Biosensors: A New Era in Medical Diagnostics

1 year ago

Polymeric membranes are not only enhancing the capabilities of biosensors but are also revolutionizing point-of-care diagnostics, offering rapid, accurate, and…

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Advantages of HDPE in Infrastructure Projects

1 year ago

High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipes have become a preferred choice in infrastructure projects, offering unparalleled benefits in durability, cost-effectiveness, and performance.

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SPE Foundation Board Focuses on Positive Plastics Education™ Initiatives

1 year ago

The SPE Foundation has recently made significant changes to its Board structure through the introduction of specialized Councils to enhance…

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Mono-Material PET Bottle Caps: Enhancing Recycling Efforts

1 year ago

Swiss packaging machinery manufacturer PackSys Global and California's Origin Materials have jointly developed a PET bottle cap that they say…

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Antibacterial Polymers: Advancing in Public Health

1 year ago

Antibacterial polymers are engineered to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria, making them essential in healthcare and public settings.

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Family and Multi-Cavity Tools: The Manufacturing Equation

1 year ago

Family and multi-cavity tools are two different approaches, and the choice between them can significantly impact production, efficiency, cost, and…

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Key Innovation in Hybrid Epoxy Composites

1 year ago

Hybrid polymer composites with new blends of unsaturated polyesters and hybrid epoxy resins could enhance performance in various industries, including…

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Ink Effects on LDPE Recycling: A Comprehensive Study

1 year ago

Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) is a staple in flexible plastic packaging but faces challenges in mechanical recycling due to ink contaminants.…

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The Impact of Plasticizers on Linear Polymers

1 year ago

Recent studies have delved into the profound effects of plasticizers on the crystallization behavior of linear polymers, shedding light on…