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The Graphene Flagship highlights its partners’ latest innovations in graphene composites at JEC World. Between 25 April and 27 April 2023, this event – which is taking place in Paris-Nord Villepinte – brings together professionals from research, business and government within the context of the composite materials industry. The project showcases the exciting applications of…

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Eastman announced it has secured a significant amount of feedstock needed for its planned molecular recycling facility in Port Jerome sur Seine, Normandy, France. With an investment of $1 billion, the planned facility will become the world’s largest material-to-material molecular recycling plant. To Process Colored and Opaque PET Waste “We began the year with roughly half…

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Plastic pollution could reduce by 80 per cent by 2040 if countries and companies make deep policy and market shifts using existing technologies, according to a new report by UN Environment Programme (UNEP). The report is released ahead of a second round of negotiations in Paris on a global agreement to beat plastic pollution and…

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Avient Corporation announced the launch of its newly upgraded, advanced computer-aided engineering (CAE) capabilities. With these enhanced capabilities, Avient can now help customers more precisely predict the behavior of fiber-reinforced polymer materials in structural metal replacement applications to reduce design iterations and accelerate the speed to market. Prevents Failure of Injection Molded Plastic Parts This predictive…

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What is elongation at yield? Elongation at Yield is the ratio between increased length and initial length at the yield point. In an ASTM test of tensile strength, the test specimen is pulled from both ends. As the pulling progresses, the specimen bar elongates at a uniform rate. This elongation is proportionate to the rate…

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TriMas announced that its TriMas Packaging group has further advanced its commitment to sustainable packaging solutions with the commercialization of its patented Singolo™ product line, a revolutionary range of fully recyclable, single-polymer dispensers. Class “A” Rating by RecyClass The Singolo™ 2cc dispensing pump is made solely from polypropylene material, providing consumers with excellent dispensing performance while also,…

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Borealis announces that it used the occasion of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) in May to highlight a new monomaterial pouch containing over 95% PP and designed for recycling. Developed in collaboration with value chain partners, this more sustainable high barrier packaging format offers a range of benefits for the blown and cast film extrusion…

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IMCD has entered into a strategic distribution agreement with Evonik, a specialty chemicals company. Under this agreement, IMCD will serve as Evonik’s European distributor for its Medical Care series, covering EEA countries including the United Kingdom and Switzerland. This partnership represents a step forward for IMCD in expanding its presence in the market segment of medical…

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Plastic compounding is a process of transforming the characteristics of basic plastics using mixtures of plastics and additives. Plastic compounds have superior physical properties such as a wide range of conductivity and flame retardancy and are lightweight. Data Bridge Market Research analyzes that the North America Plastic Compounding Market is expected to grow with a…

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LyondellBasell and Veolia Belgium have signed an agreement to restructure the ownership of Quality Circular Polymers (QCP) BV recycling facilities, with locations in Belgium and the Netherlands. Veolia will sell its 50% share to LyondellBasell which will become 100% owner of QCP. To Build a Profitable Circular and Low Carbon Solutions Business With full ownership of…

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