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PureCycle Technologies and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges announced that PureCycle intends to build its first polypropylene (PP) recycling facility in Europe in the port’s fast-growing NextGen District located in Belgium. Annual Capacity of 59,000 Metric Tons The new plant is expected to have an annual capacity of 59,000 metric tons (130 million pounds), with opportunities to expand…

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LG Chem will recycle marine wastes, which have been a huge problem for the ocean, to produce plastics. Protecting Marine Ecosystem LG Chem announced that it entered into an MoU for building a resource circulation system by recycling marine wastes with NETSPA, a company in resource circulation, at the Yeouido LG Twin Towers on 12th Jan.…

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KRAIBURG TPE offers THERMOLAST® K series of TPE compounds for automotive window encapsulation that render surface aesthetics and functional finishing. High Surface Quality with UV Resistance Window encapsulation in a vehicle allows a perfect fit of the glazing module on a vehicle’s body. It not only is a prevailing solution for vehicle fittings and aesthetics, but…

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LG Chem has started supplying engineering plastics to Mitsubishi Motors for its powder coating parts used as the front fenders of RVR, Delica D:5 and Outlander models. Combination of mPPE and PA66 Alloy with CNTs Front fender is located on the side of the vehicles, which not only acts as one of key factors in the…

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The National Composites Centre (NCC) is delighted to announce its participation in the GREEN-LOOP project, funded under the Horizon Europe Program, which will focus on developing novel bio-based materials utilizing sustainable manufacturing methods. Supporting Bioeconomy at European Level GREEN-LOOP is a research-intensive innovation project aiming to enhance and support the bioeconomy at European level through…

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igus® announced it has introduced a hygienically designed slewing ring bearing that enables quick, residue-free cleaning during use. The new slewing ring bearing can remain permanently installed in an application with food contact, saving the user the effort of developing a suitable cover. No Edges for Bacteria to Flourish Manufacturers of special machinery for clean…

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Sumitomo Chemical has constructed a new pilot facility for chemical recycling of acrylic resin (polymethyl methacrylate or PMMA) at its Ehime Works in Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. Samples of chemically recycled methyl methacrylate or MMA monomer produced in this facility and acrylic resin made from the monomer will become available in spring 2023. Reduced GHG…

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Braskem announced the acquisition of taulman3D, a 3D filament supplier of nylon, recycled PETG, and PET filaments to aerospace, automotive, healthcare, industrial, government and higher education professionals worldwide. Strengthening Position in Additive Manufacturing Market The acquisition of taulman3D is a perfect complement to Braskem’s existing portfolio of next-generation filaments (Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), Carbon Fiber, Glass Fiber…

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In a recent paper in Nature Communications, researchers at the Industrial Sustainable Chemistry group led by Prof. Gert-Jan Gruter take an important step towards the production of fully biobased, rigid polyesters. Overcoming Low Reactivity of Biobased Secondary Diols They present a simple, yet innovative, synthesis strategy to overcome the inherently low reactivity of biobased secondary…

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Material scientists at RIKEN have created a self-healing polymer by using an off-the-shelf compound for the first time. The strategy they used is promising for improving the durability and minimizing the environmental impact of various commercial polymers for a wide range of applications. Reducing Environmental Burden by Lasting Longer Polymers capable of healing themselves when…

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