Березень 2024

With €4.75 million in seed funding, Cyclize is driving a revolution in the chemical industry. The goal is to replace fossil resources with innovative carbon recycling of plastic waste and CO2. Cyclize is a ClimateTech startup based in Stuttgart, Germany. The funding round was led by UVC Partners, with complementary investments from High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF),…

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Arkema and Sireg Geotech have developed the world’s first bendable composite rebar. It provides an innovative alternative to traditional steel reinforcement. It is based on Arkema’s Elium® resin. Sireg’s Glasspree® TP bars represent a breakthrough for the construction sector. Double the Tensile Strength of Steel Sireg’s fiberglass bars using the Elium® thermoplastic resin have double the tensile strength of steel. They…

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Researchers from ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering report that some commercial bioplastic or paper straws might disintegrate within 8 to 20 months in coastal ocean systems and switching to foam makes a major difference. PP and PLA Straws Show No Significant Degradation To combat plastic pollution, some regions in the U.S. have restricted the use…

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Glass fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP), a strong and durable composite material, is widely used in everything from aircraft parts to windmill blades. Yet the very qualities that make it robust enough to be used in so many different applications make it difficult to dispose of ⎯ consequently. The most GFRP waste is buried in a…

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Syensqo, previously part of Solvay Group, has announced the launch of Swyft-Ply™. It is a new composite material brand that enhances design options for the electronics and smart devices market. ‘Swyft’ emphasizes the fast-curing nature of the company’s strong and lightweight composites. ‘Ply’ reflects the use of multiple material layers in the design of composite parts.…

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