TPE on the trail of crack in concrete buildings
TPE and its role to detect crack in concrete buidlings is the subject of the work of researchers at the American Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and German University of Potsdam.
Innovations
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Dow makes energy from recycled plastic
The Dow Chemical Company announced that it has successfully demonstrated the use of recycled plastic to generate energy.
First biodegradable antimicrobial polymer nanoparticles
Researchers from IBM and the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology discovered a nanomedicine breakthrough in which new types of polymers were shown to physically detect and destroy antibiotic-resistant bacteria and infectious diseases like Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, known as MRSA.
MAUSER shows how sustainability in industrial packaging gets real
At interpack 2011, MAUSER Group, highlights the latest developments of its Sustainability Program.
Barrier packaging against mineral oil residues.
BASF offers packaging industry innovative barrier solutions against mineral oil residues.
Polymer that “self heals” when exposed to ultraviolet light
A team led by Christoph Weder, a materials scientist at the University of Fribourg in Switzerland, has developed a type of rubbery plastic that “self heals” when exposed to ultraviolet light. The material might one day be incorporated into varnish, paint or mobile phone covers.
Black glass by O-I: black is back
Mysterious. Original. Elegant. Classy. Challenging. Black is a colour that transcends trends and inspires designers, whether they are creating fashion or furniture, computers or cars.
Plastics in aircraft
Weight is everything in aircraft – and body weight can be significantly reduced by using plastics composites.
Multifunctional labels at the Interpack 2011
Labels in the 21st century are multifunctional, are a decoration, packaging component and provider of information all in one.
Sweet things come in small packages – appealing to the emotions the green way
The choice of confectionery and bakery products is huge. The consumer ultimately only buys things that immediately catch his eye and promise pleasures of the palate. This not only elicits maximum design creativity from packaging producers, but also demands in-depth technical expertise in the production process.
Clariant ColorForward 2012 predicts
In 2012, colors that mirror a sense of movement, evolution and surprise – bright, lively, even quirky hues and special effects – can be expected to find a receptive public. So will soft, muted, earthy and organic tones that convey introspection, stability and personal responsibility.
Very innovative bottle made by Pepsi
PepsiCo Inc has developed a bottle made from plant-based, renewable resources that is fully recyclable, and will start using it in a test program next year.
