New study about oxo-biodegradable bags
Oxo-biodegradable bags are better option than compostable bags and cardboard boxes
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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.
New types of environmentally sustainable plastics
Usually, plastic bottles, PETs are recycled by mechanical technologies, and they get several other uses afterwards: carpets, sweaters, etc. But now things are about to change.
Arkema, INES to collaborate on PV polymer materials research
Arkema and INES set up the first joint research laboratory dedicated to polymers for photovoltaics.
British-Israeli researchers to improve biodegradable plastic
Scientists from Bath and Tel Aviv Universities are collaborating on a project to improve the physical properties of plant-derived plastics.
Zero-waste powder coating process lands CSIRO scientist state honours
CSIRO scientist Wojciech Gutowski has won top honours in the 2010 Victoria Prize Awards handed out by the Victorian state government.
Borouge breaks ground for a new Innovation Centre in Abu Dhabi
Borealis’ joint-venture Borouge, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, was breaking ground for its new Innovation Centre in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
La Seda is developing the first recyclable PET for the automotive sector
In a clear commitment to introducing new value-added products into the market, La Seda de Barcelona has developed PETAUTO, a project oriented towards improving recycling and sustainability in the automotive industry.
Bisphenol A link to heart disease
More evidence linking bisphenol A (BPA) to heart disease has been found by a group of researchers in the UK.
Norner will lead major research project on polymers based on CO2
Norner Innovation will lead a four years research project with a frame of about 25 million NOK to continue the development of novel plastic materials based on CO2 as a raw material including the process and production technologies. Large companies like Yara and Superfos will join in this industrial R&D project. The project will be supported by the Norwegian Research Council.
Enhanced properties for polymer-based conveyor belts used in materials handling
DuPont Engineering Polymers and the materials handling department of the Technical University of Chemnitz have agreed a three-year joint development program which will commence in October 2008.
