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Inkbit introduces TEPU 50A, a new soft-medium durometer elastomer
Baspar/Iranpolymer Medford, MA – Inkbit™ at Formnext, 2023, the availability of its new TEPU 50A elastomer. TEPU 50A is a thiolene polyurethane-based elastomer with a Shore 50A durometer and low compression set that offers excellent UV stability and strong chemical…
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Sidel Launches Ultra-Small, Ultra-Light PET Bottle for Liquid Dairy Drinks
Iranpolymer/Baspar The latest lightweight PET bottle and preform design from Sidel is aimed at drinkable and probiotic yogurts in sizes from 65 to 150 ml and is suitable for ambient and cold-chain processes. The new small bottle could also be used for…
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PLASTICS Report Shows Strong Global Demand for Plastics
Iranpolymer/Baspar The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) released its annual Global Trends report during a press briefing and keynote address at the Plastimagen trade show in Mexico City. Presented by PLASTICS’ Chief Economist Perc Pineda, the report found that while global trade volume…
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Citroniq, Lummus finalise green polypropylene agreements
Baspar/Iranpolymer Process technology and energy expert Lummus Technology and Citroniq Chemicals, a producer of carbon-negative materials, have finalised their commitment to establish bio-polypropylene production in the US. The two companies, who had signed a letter of intent for the projects in April,…
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Recycling technology for plastic film wins IOM3 Circular Economy Award
Baspar/Iranpolymer A pioneering recycling technology which promises the ability to recycle post-consumer plastic film has been recognised for its potential to increase the circularity of food packaging. Plastic recycling consultancy Nextek has been awarded the IOM3’s Circular Economy Award for COtooCLEAN,…
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AI shows plastic pollution can be almost eliminated by 2040
Baspar/Iranpolymer A new AI-powered digital tool, which is available for anyone to access, gives users the ability to see how muc pollution can be avoided if different measures were to be taken globally. If no action is taken, the data…
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Opinion: Time to clear up the ocean-bound plastic issue
Iranpolymer/Baspar We all know that plastic in our oceans is an environmentally devastating problem that is only getting worse. According to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals Report, over 17 million tonnes of plastic entered the ocean in 2021, and that…
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Artificial intelligence speeds the discovery of more sustainable, higher-performing polymers
Iranpolymer/Baspar Great chemists have discovered ways to combine carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen into all manners of plastics: leak-proof food packaging, heat-resistant car parts, durable personal protective equipment—the list is long. The real challenge for a material scientist in the…
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Scientists develop new hydrogels for wound management
Baspar/Iranpolymer Open wounds, whether caused by accidents or from medical procedures like surgery, require proper management to speed up healing and prevent infections. While sutures and staples are common wound closure methods, they can cause secondary tissue injuries, potentially leaking…
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Research team develops biotechnological process to degrade plastics
Baspar/Iranpolymer The lack of knowledge about the molecular mechanisms that make biocatalysis possible is an obstacle to developing biotechnological processes that allow the recycling of plastics. A research project led by a team from the Universitat Jaume I has made…
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Eco-products brings compostable packaging to the basketball court
Iranpolymer/Baspar Eco-products, a brand of US-based packaging and food services company Novolex, is partnering with the Portland Trail Blazers, a professional basketball team, as its official zero waste partner. The company will provide its compostable packaging, including plates, bowls, trays,…
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TekniPlex Healthcare introduces PVC and TPE antimicrobial compounds
Iranpolymer/Baspar TekniPlex Healthcare has introduced antimicrobial medical compounds that can be utilised to produce a number of patient-contact products, including catheters, connectors, gas hoses, injection systems such as syringes, and needle-free injectors such as pens. Currently, TekniPlex is offering polyvinyl chloride…
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Berry launches lightweight tube closure solution
Iranpolymer/Baspar Adding to Berry’s range of tube closures, the new Slimline range delivers greenhouse gas savings compared to traditional caps through a new lightweight and low-profile design. As one of the lightest solutions currently available on the market, the closures…
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Coveris to launch recycle-friendly monomaterial solutions for packaging
Iranpolymer/Baspar The theme of this year’s exhibition, from 13-16 November, is sustainability. Formpeel P is the latest addition to Coveris’ portfolio of sustainable materials, which also includes Formpeel T, Flexopeel T and Cleerpeel, and provides the same functionality and safety…
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Eurozone woes worsen
Iranpolymer/Baspar The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index, or PMI released by S&P Global and Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB) is an indicator of the economic situation in the manufacturing sector in the Eurozone. In October 2023, the HCOB Eurozone Manufacturing PMI fell…
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Digital add-on from KraussMaffei enables operation with minimal prior knowledge
Iranpolymer/Baspar While nothing can compare with the in-depth knowledge of polymer processing parameters that comes with a skilled process engineer, a widespread issue of skills shortages means that technology may have to become more accessible to a diverse workforce. KraussMaffei…
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Ipswich council joins ‘In The Loop’ Hubbub scheme to boost recycling on-the-go
Iranpolymer/Baspar The bright, colourful bins are part of an on-street recycling initiative to improve recycling on-the-go, with eye catching designs encouraging residents and visitors to recycle their plastic bottles and cans when out and about. The eight new bins feature…
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Canadian Law Will Restrict Sales of Single Use Plastics Beginning in December
Iranpolymer/Baspar Prohibitions on the sale of certain single-use plastic items in Canada go into effect on December 20. The regulations prohibit the sale of several categories of single-use plastics, including checkout bags, cutlery, foam food service ware, stirrers and straws.…
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Life Cycle Analysis Shows Pyrolysis Can Reduce Carbon Footprint of Cracking Operations
Iranpolymer/Baspar A study published in The Journal of Cleaner Production, and supported by funding from the American Chemistry Council, describes greenhouse gas (GHG) benefits of substituting pyrolysis oil from post-use plastic for naphtha and fossil fuel gases in steam cracking operations. The…
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Positive Plastics goes beyond the surface with latest update
Iranpolymer/Baspar Friedrichshafen, Germany — The Positive Plastics team — the three material experts behind the Positiv Plastics initiative launched two years ago at Fakuma 2021 — returned with its third sample kit in 2023. For the first time, this year’s offering…
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