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The first plastic material for neutron and gamma ray detection

The first plastic material for neutron and gamma ray detection

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory researchers have won five awards granted by R&D Magazine for their efforts in developing breakthrough technologies with commercial potential, inter alia for plastic scintillators for neutron and gamma ray detection.

Recycled plastic bottles used in trayGUARD+

Recycled plastic bottles used in trayGUARD+

A New England based product development company has created an environmentally friendly antimicrobial tray table cover for personal use on airplanes, trains and buses made from 100% non-BPA PET recycled plastic bottles.

Artenius Fastflow+: the latest generation  of reheat PET resin

Artenius Fastflow+: the latest generation of reheat PET resin

Artenius, the PET & Recycling Division of LSB, has developed a new PET packaging material: Artenius FastFlow+. This new resin has been designed and developed based on Artenius’ well-established and acknowledged experience in resin formulation.

Nanofiber breakthrough holds promise for medicine and microprocessors

Nanofiber breakthrough holds promise for medicine and microprocessors

A new method for creating nanofibers made of proteins, developed by researchers at Polytechnic Institute of New York University (NYU-Poly), promises to greatly improve drug delivery methods for the treatment of cancers, heart disorders and Alzheimer's disease, as well as aid in the regeneration of human tissue, bone and cartilage.

The lightest 5l PET container in the world

The lightest 5l PET container in the world

MarketResearch.com estimates that the request for eco-packaging will grow 6%/year till 2015 and companies, to meet this request, will have to reconsider their own packaging and their own productive system in the light of eco-sustainability. Collaboration P.E.T. Engineering with NOVAPET and SIDE has led to the creation of the lightest 5l container in the world.