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Strategies for environmentally friendly and sustainable polyamide production
Iranpolymer/Baspar Global industries focused on carbon neutrality, under the slogan Net-Zero, are gaining increasing attention. In particular, research on the microbial production of polymers, replacing traditional chemical methods with biological approaches, is actively progressing. Polyamides, represented by nylon, are linear…
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Automotive thumbwheel with flexible TPE solutions
Iranpolymer/Baspar KRAIBURG TPE is making significant developments in the automotive industry for interior design applications. These materials are transforming the way automotive interiors are designed and manufactured, offering a perfect blend of functionality, and aesthetics. TPE has become incredibly popular…
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UK researchers introduce degradable bonds into thermoset polymers for easier recycling
Iranpolymer/Baspar Bath, UK – A team of UK scientists has got a step closer to making several different types of plastic much easier to recycle, using a method that could be applied to a whole range of difficult-to-recycle polymers, including…
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Arizona City Will Try Out 3D Printers That Recycle in Pilot Program
Iranpolymer/Baspar The City of Surprise, Arizona, will host a pilot program that will collect used plastic waste items and use them to print on-demand plastic commodity products using equipment from Automedi, a UK-based fabricator of 3D printing machines. The program will…
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Baxter to Scale Up PVC Intravenous Bag Recycling Program
Iranpolymer/Baspar Baxter International announced the completion of the first phase of its intravenous (IV) bag recycling pilot program. Launched in conjunction with Northwestern Medicine, more than six tons of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) IV bag waste was successfully diverted from landfill to…
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Opinion: Refining product design for a circular future
Iranpolymer/Baspar Product designers, renowned for their ingenuity and ambition to craft original pieces, face a new challenge: integrating sustainability seamlessly into their creative processes. Designers are pushing the bounds of creativity to integrate sustainable materials into product design to produce…
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‘Game-changing technologies pivotal to advancing sustainability in plastics manufacturing’
Iranpolymer/Baspar The plastics production industry is undergoing rapid evolution, driven by the need for greater sustainability and efficiency. China’s decision in 2018 to halt plastic waste imports from the West was a sudden catalyst for change. This prompted substantial investment…
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LyondellBasell, Pigeon use bio-based plastic for nursing bottles
Iranpolymer/Baspar LyondellBasell and Pigeon Singapore have partnered to advance sustainable research and development efforts in baby nursing bottles. The partnership aims to transition away from using 100% virgin polypropylene resins in the production of Pigeon nursing bottles. Pigeon is introducing…
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Polymer innovations for global resource security
Iranpolymer/Baspar Headquartered in Oman, OQ showcases its diverse expertise as an energy transition enabler across various markets. Excelling in polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE), catering to both flexible and rigid packaging solutions, OQ has announced two major product launches designed to…
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Outlook 2024: TPE innovations reshaping industries in 2024
Iranpolymer/Baspar As environmental sustainability takes centre stage in food packaging, sustainable packaging solutions are made possible with TPEs. For 2024 and beyond, Everlon is set to showcase its TPE innovations. As we step into 2024, the TPE industry stands at…
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Mono-material PP packaging decorated with IML
Iranpolymer/Baspar A touch of pioneering vision by SFA packaging. A pinch of love by JOZO. A drop of recycling advice by CIRCPACK by Veolia and a dash of innovation by MCC Verstraete. Proudly introducing a pioneering recipe for success for…
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New survey claims consumers face confusion regarding recycling
Iranpolymer/Baspar The University of Reading in England, UK, has found that consumers across Europe face ‘persistent confusion’ around recycling their food packaging, which hinders overall recycling efforts. This was found in a new survey of 2,000 European consumers carried out…
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Bangladesh Forest Research Institute (BFRI) introduces three high-yield rubber varieties
Iranpolymer/Baspar Dhaka, Bangladesh – The Bangladesh Forest Research Institute (BFRI) has introduced three groundbreaking rubber varieties—RM 001, RM 002, and RM 003—to address persistent challenges in the country’s rubber industry. With locally cultivated rubber trees experiencing low latex yields, these…
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A novel sandwich-structured composite from biopolymers for building envelope applications
Iranpolymer/Baspar A new sandwich-structured composite has been developed from the surface layers of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) and the interlayer of polylactic acid and cellulose microfibers. The biodegradable cellulose microfibers can be modified chemically with a sol-gel process to improve the compatibility between natural reinforcement and the…
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Sweden’s Site Zero Sorts Plastic Packaging Waste Into 12 Fractions
Iranpolymer/Baspar Svensk Plastatervinning of Sweden celebrated the opening of Site Zero, a plastic sorting plant in Motala, Sweden. The plant features Tomra and Sutco equipment, and can sort plastic packaging waste into 12 fractions for recycling. Originally opened in 2019, the plant was built in collaboration…
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Congress proposes nationwide ‘Farewell to Foam’ legislation
Iranpolymer/Baspar Washington — More than 50 lawmakers in Congress called for a national ban on expanded polystyrene foodservice products on Dec. 7, saying they wanted to build on similar plastic foam bans that have passed in 11 states since 2019. Sen.…
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Demonstration Facility Will Chemically Depolymerize PMMA for Recycling
Iranpolymer/Baspar Trinseo is developing a demonstration facility at its location in Rho, Italy, which will use chemical recycling to depolymerize polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). The demonstration plant is scheduled to be commissioned in the first quarter of 2024. PMMA will be transformed…
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Innovative mold height setting and clamping system
Iranpolymer/Baspar Chuan Lih Fa Machinery Works Co. Ltd continues as one of the leading innovators in the field of high-precision and high-performance large plastic injection molding machines. The company’s advanced Two Platen Plastic Injection Molding Machine has now emerged as…
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Smartwatch strap with sustainable TPE
Iranpolymer/Baspar The smartwatch strap’s aesthetics and functionality have changed thanks to the thermoplastic elastomers’ cost effective and stylish properties. TPE watch straps are favored by people who value a secure and enjoyable wearing experience. Notably, these materials resist moisture and perspiration,…
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PE thermoformed packaging breakthrough: fully recyclable and functional
Iranpolymer/Baspar in a significant breakthrough for the packaging industry, ExxonMobil, in collaboration with industry partners, has successfully developed a fully recyclable thermoformed package with a remarkable 95% PE content. This achievement marks a significant step forward in creating sustainable packaging solutions without…
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