• Circular Economy
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  • Polyolefins
  • Polypropylene
  • Process
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Polypropylene Recycling from Disposable Face Masks

1 year ago

Solvent-targeted recovery and precipitation (STRAP) process stands out as a promising alternative to polypropylene (PP) disposable face mask recycling.

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Phigital Packaging: Merging Physical and Digital

1 year ago

Digital packaging emerges as a revolutionary player in transforming how consumers interact with products. Traditional packaging, primarily focused on protection…

  • Circular Economy
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  • Packaging
  • Recycling
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  • Trending

Toray Industries Introduces Biodegradable Polyamide 4 Spherical Fine Particles

1 year ago

Toray Industries, a Japan-based company, has unveiled a groundbreaking development in the field of cosmetics raw materials. They have created…

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  • Building & Construction
  • Industry
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Beyond Layers: Non-Planar 3D Printing

1 year ago

Non-planar 3D printing, also known as curved layer 3D printing or non-planar slicing, marks a significant evolution in the field…

  • Bioplastics
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  • Recycling
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  • Vinyl

New Billie Eilish Album to Use Recycled and Bio-based Vinyl

1 year ago

Billie Eilish plans to use recycled and bio-based vinyl, as well as recycled packaging materials, to make her upcoming third…

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Optimizing Composite Laminate Design with Double-Double Theory

1 year ago

Conventionally, laminate designs have adhered to standard ply orientations such as 0, 90, and ±45°, often constrained by symmetry requirements.…

  • Bioplastics
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  • Extrusion
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  • Thermoforming

Seaweed an Eco-alternative to Single-use Plastics Packaging

1 year ago

Brands and package designers are developing seaweed-based packaging as an alternative to single-use plastics. Companies such as PlantSea Ltd., Notpla…

  • 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing
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  • Wearables

Principles Governing 4D Printing

1 year ago

Four-dimensional (4D) printing, an extension of 3D printing, incorporates the dimension of time into the fabrication process, enabling the creation…

  • 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing
  • Aerospace
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  • Automation
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  • Industry 4.0
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  • Resins
  • Sports & Recreation
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Smart Plastics: IoT and AI for Next-Gen Applications

1 year ago

Plastics have evolved beyond their ubiquitous presence in everyday products to become intelligent. The fusion of the Internet of Things…

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The Future of Plastics: The START-UP – Chapter 3 of 3

1 year ago

The future of the plastics industry emerges as a focal point, in a world inundated with crisis reports and the…