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Enzyme from Laundry Detergent Transforms Single-Use Plastics in Just 24 Hours

1 year ago

Scientists at King's College London have unveiled a groundbreaking method for recycling single-use bioplastics, commonly found in disposable items like…

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The Technology Behind Food-Grade rPET

1 year ago

Advanced machinery that can effectively decontaminate post-consumer plastics is the key to producing rPET with exceptionally high purity. This quality…

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Golden Design Rules: Enhancing PET Recycling Through Design

1 year ago

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) has established 9 Golden Design rules to tackle plastic pollution. Rule #1 is to increase…

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Funding the Drive to Optimize rPET for Additive Manufacturing

1 year ago

A pair of U.S. defense-related organizations –– America Makes and NCDMM –– have awarded funds to a project designed to…

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Editor’s Letter: Navigating Misinterpretation, Nanoplastics in Bottled Water

1 year ago

As scientists, we must look for the truth, but sometimes this truth can be interpreted differently depending on how our…

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Maximizing Injection Molding Simulation

1 year ago

Injection molding simulation has already achieved a high level of precision. Industry leaders' recent collaboration promises enhanced precision in material…

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Are Microplastics Toxic?

1 year ago

Research indicates that microplastics induce physiological and behavioral changes in aquatic organisms, impacting reproductive capabilities and overall fitness. Furthermore, microplastics…

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Industrial Automation: Cloud Asset Integration for Smart Manufacturing

1 year ago

Optimizing manufacturing processes is paramount. This article delves into an innovative solution implemented at a compounding factory, where Programmable Logic…

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Embracing Sustainability With Bio-based Flame Retardants

1 year ago

Companies worldwide are gathering efforts to develop flame retardant systems based on renewable sources providing an eco-friendly alternative to halogenated…

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Next-Gen Flame Retardants: Hydrogels & Aerogels

1 year ago

The emergence of hydrogel and aerogel-based flame-retardant polymeric materials marks new and innovative options in fire safety and protection. Henri…