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NTU Singapore scientists fight cancer with upcycled ABS
Iranpolymer/Baspar Scientists at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore have found a way to upcycle Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) used in consumer electronics that advances cancer research. The team used ABS from keyboards to create a synthetic 3D structure where cancer cells…
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Avantium collaborates on PEF yarn production for mattresses
Iranpolymer/Baspar Renewable chemistry company Avantium is collaborating with textile experts Monosuisse and Antex to develop PEF-based yarn for use in Auping-branded mattresses. PEF, short for polyethylene furanoate, is a 100% plant-based and recyclable plastic. Applications include polyesters, polyamides and polyurethanes,…
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Defossilising the chemical industry: Role of chemical recycling
Iranpolymer/Baspar At the Renewable Materials Conference 2024 organised by nova-institute, the overarching theme this year was the defossilisation of the chemicals and materials industry. The industry is one that is heavily dependent on fossil fuels, with currently 88% of the…
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New PLA venture aims to kindle bioplastics industry in MENA region
Iranpolymer/Baspar SS Royal Kit Emirates Investment and Global Biopolymers Industries have partnered to form a new company called Emirates Biotech, headquartered in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. The initiative will focus on the production and marketing of PLA biopolymers…
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Lummus and MOL announces design phase for advanced recycling unit
Iranpolymer/Baspar Lummus Technology and MOL Group announced the commencement of the design phase for the first Lummus Advanced Waste Plastic Recycling unit. The first plant, which will be located at MOL Petrochemicals Co. Ltd. in Tiszaújváro, Hungary, will have a processing capacity…
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New partnership for detecting ocean plastics from space
Iranpolymer/Baspar EyeSea, a New Zealand-based non-profit organisation dedicated to mapping ocean pollution, is partnering with Swiss technology company Grundo to detect ocean plastics from space. EyeSea developed a mobile app targeted at seafarers to report maritime pollution. Launched in 2020,…
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Borealis Scientific Innovation Award in plastics field calls for submissions
Iranpolymer/Baspar As a global industry specialist in innovative solutions and technologies, Borealis is constantly on the lookout for new ideas that have the power to impact the world. With sustainability firmly at the core of its business, Borealis is looking…
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Plastic Recycling Market shows steady growth and technology improvement
Iranpolymer/Baspar The plastic recycling industry was worth US$ 45.5 billion in 2023. By the end of 2035, the industry is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.3% and reach US$ 129.5 billion by the end of the year. Through ongoing improvements in recycling technologies, like chemical and…
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Indian Rubber Gloves Manufacturers Association urges the Indian government to ban the import of chlorinated gloves
Iranpolymer/Baspar Mumbai, India – The Indian Rubber Gloves Manufacturers Association (IRGMA) has urged the government to ban the import of chlorinated gloves to protect healthcare professionals and patients. They recommend procurement of BIS-approved gloves through the Government e Marketplace for…
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NanoVoxel achieves rapid micro-tooling with WITTMANN machinery
Iranpolymer/Baspar Through the combination of the high precision 2PP µ-3D printing and the performance of the Micropower 15t micro injection moulding machine from WITTMANN BATTENFELD, NanoVoxel has successfully reduced the fabrication timeline of high precision micro-parts to two weeks. Integration…
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BPF leads call for urgent action from new Exchequer Secretary
Iranpolymer/Baspar The British Plastics Federation (BPF) has co-ordinated the submission of a joint letter to the newly appointed exchequer secretary, James Murray MP, calling for an urgent response to the previous government’s mass balance consultation. The consultation closed in October…
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RecyClass updates design for recycling guidelines
Iranpolymer/Baspar RecyClass has updated its design for recycling guidelines following testing it commissioned earlier this year. The new version includes a restructuring of the decorations sections in order to clarify the impact of inks and labels on recycling. The guidelines now include a…
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Latest market research report for global vacuum packaging market 2024-2028
Iranpolymer/Baspar The global vacuum packaging market is estimated to grow by USD 7.93 billion from 2024-2028, with a CAGR of 4.6%, driven by increasing awareness about food safety and hygiene and a trend towards sustainable packaging solutions. However, the industry faces challenges…
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FOBA launches marking lasers in V-Series for sustainable plastic labelling
Iranpolymer/Baspar With the new V-Series marking lasers, FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving, a manufacturer of laser marking solutions, introduces UV and Green laser markers to set new standards in the precise, reliable and sustainable marking of plastics. More power, increased precision, and a…
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Fraunhofer develops PFAS-free polymer membrane for semiconductors
Iranpolymer/Baspar The semiconductor industry is at an all-time high. Nvidia, a US-based semiconductor designer, became the world’s most valuable company on June 19, surpassing Microsoft and hitting a market cap on $3.34 trillion. A threat looms, however – and polymers…
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Shell says its chemical recycling goals are ‘unfeasible’
Iranpolymer/Baspar Shell will no longer pursue its goal of turning 1 million tonnes of plastic waste into pyrolysis oil by 2025, the British oil giant said in its 2023 Sustainability report. The 98-page report, published in March, dedicates a third of…
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Technical center for injection molding machine
Iranpolymer/Baspar ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH has expanded its technical center in St. Valentin, Austria, with one of the largest injection molding machines from its standard portfolio: the duo 5500 combi M. With a clamping force of 55,000 kN, it is by far…
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Huntsman secures bluesign approved status for IROGRAN TPU products
Iranpolymer/Baspar Global chemical company Huntsman has secured bluesign approval for ten of its IROGRAN thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) products, which are used extensively across the textile and apparel industry. The materials in question are part of Huntsman’s IROGRAN film and sheet portfolio, and can be…
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Arlanxeo announces sustainability milestone
Iranpolymer/Baspar The Hague, the Netherlands – ARLANXEO announced a milestone on our sustainability journey at the DKT exhibition and conference in Nuremberg, Germany. With the ISCC PLUS certifications of the EPDM plant in Geleen, The Netherlands, the Butyl plant in…
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Suzano and Behn Meyer announce partnership for production of sustainable rubber
Iranpolymer/Baspar São Paulo, Brazil – The world’s largest market pulp producer, Suzano S.A. and leading German chemical distribution company, Behn Meyer Group announce a new partnership to supply sustainable additives to the European rubber market. As part of the collaboration,…
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