plastic materials

Could water innovate plastic waste recycling processes?

Iranpolymer/Baspar  There is no denying how useful, and important, plastic materials have become in almost all human activities. But with yearly global plastic production sitting at over 400 million tons, and the environmental concerns that come along with that level…

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Freudenberg’s material innovation for more battery safety

Iranpolymer/Baspar Bieringer, who has a doctorate in chemistry and oversees material development at the technology company, accepted the €10,000 award. Representatives of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, the German Chemical Society (GDCh), the society’s founder Professor Dr. Erhard Meyer-Galow and others paid tribute…

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Polystar leads the game in plastics recycling

Iranpolymer/Baspar Polystar showcased its cutting-edge machinery and highlighted its commitment to advancing sustainable manufacturing solutions at TaipeiPLAS 2024. David Lo, CMO of Polystar, guided visitors through an impressive display of product samples produced and recycled by the company’s plastic recycling (Repro-Flex,…

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Plasticizer Alcohols driven by economic expansion and market transformation

Iranpolymer/Baspar The global plasticizer alcohols market size is estimated to grow by USD 4.5 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of  9.19% during the forecast period. Rapid economic expansion in emerging regions is driving…

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Japanese partnership develops recycled BOPP

Iranpolymer/Baspar Apartnership comprising of TOPPAN, RM Tohcello, and Mitsui Chemicals have announced the development of a recycled biaxially oriented polypropylene film (BOPP). The development, claimed to be suitable for mass production, comes after the partners engaged in a joint pilot test for…

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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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Sustainable plastics manufacturing with solar rotational moulding systems

Iranpolymer/Baspar LightManufacturing is a company innovating in sustainable plastic moulding with its Solar Rotational Moulding (SRM) process.  Unlike traditional methods that heat moulds with fossil fuels, SRM uses a system of mirrors (heliostats) to concentrate sunlight. This process significantly reduces the…

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JianTai launches new machine to boost plastic recycling efficiency

Iranpolymer/Baspar  China-headquartered plastic recycling equipment manufacturer JianTai has launched a new machine, designed to improve plastic recycling efficiency and reduce environmental impact. The machine is equipped with advanced extrusion technology and features an energy-saving servo option alongside a user-friendly programmable…

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Renewable energy powers POM depolymerisation in new study

Iranpolymer/Baspar  Plastics recycling through depolymerisation has been successfully demonstrated mainly for PET, polystyrene and polylactic acid. Now, a research team at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has shown that electro-chemical depolymerisation of polyoxymethylene, or POM, is also feasible. POM is…

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