Publication: Special Chem 4 Polymers

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Use of R-PET as a Dual Functional Additive for Enhancing Heat Stability & Reinforcement for HDPE Composite Fibers

Technical Paper - This article studies the use of R-PET fibers to strengthen and stabilize HDPE fibers. The PE/R-PET composites were prepared as fiber using hot drawing process. The effects of draw ratios and compatibilizer (styrene-ethylene butylene-styrene-grafted ... [Published Special Chem 4 Polymers - May 17 2013]

Entities: Morphology

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Plastics

Nofima Researchers Develop Biodegradable Food Pkg Made of Chitin & Chitosan from Shrimp Shell

Scientists at Nofima are participating in a major EU-financed project in which "active" packaging based on raw materials from shrimp shell improves and conserves food products - and after use the packaging biodegrades. Environmentally stubborn plastic ... [Published Special Chem 4 Polymers - May 16 2013]

Entities: chitin, Biodegradable, Raw Material, Plastics

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Plantic Technologies Introduces Plantic eco Plastic R, a PET-based Renewable Packaging

FRANKFURT Germany -- Plantic Technologies Ltd., an international supplier of performance biopolymers, has developed the first renewable and recyclable ultra-high barrier packaging format, Plantic eco Plastic R. Building on the success of Plantic eco Plastic, ... [Published Special Chem 4 Polymers - May 16 2013]

Entities: Plantic Technologies Ltd, Plastics, Recyclable, Recycling, Biodegradable

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

BASF SE

BASF at CHINAPLAS 2013: to Exhibit its Plastic Innovations Contributing towards Sustainability

SHANGHAI, China -- At Chinaplas 2013, BASF will demonstrate how it has broadened its collaboration with customers, industry leaders and communities to create innovations in plastics that contribute to a sustainable future."Innovations in plastics have ... [Published Special Chem 4 Polymers - May 16 2013]

Entities: BASF SE, Ultramid, Plastics, COMPOST

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Flame Retardancy & Charring Behavior of PS Nanocomposites

Technical Paper - The fire performance of polystyrene-organic montmorillonite (OMMT) nanocomposite was investigated by limiting oxygen index (LOI) and cone calorimetry. Scanning electron microscopy, electron dispersive spectroscopy and attenuated total ... [Published Special Chem 4 Polymers - May 16 2013]

Entities: Nanocomposites, Spectroscopy, Calorimetry, Fourier Transform

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Bayer MaterialScience Concludes Sale of its Powder Polyester Resins Business to Stepan

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania -- Bayer MaterialScience LLC has agreed to sell its global powder polyester resins business and its U.S.-based liquid polyester resins merchant business to Stepan Company of Northfield, Ill. The sale is scheduled to be completed ... [Published Special Chem 4 Polymers - May 15 2013]

Entities: Stepan Company, Bayer MaterialScience, Resin

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Newlight, fischerwerke & ajaa! Honored for their Biobased Innovations at nova-Institute's Conf.

With 180 participants (60% up on 2012) from 23 countries (up 50%), this year's 'Cologne International Conference 2013 on Industrial Biotechnology and Bio-based Plastics & Composites', held from 10-12 April 2013 further established it as a major industry ... [Published Special Chem 4 Polymers - May 15 2013]

Entities: Germany, United States, Plastics, Industrial Biotechnology Corporation, Invention

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

EC Announces EUR 6.2 Mn Project 'Bio Base NWE' to Boost NW Europe's Biobased Economy

The European Commission has launched a new three-year project "Bio Base NWE" to support the development of the bio-based economy in North West Europe (NWE). The 6.2 million (5.35 million) project will work mainly with small and medium businesses (SME's) ... [Published Special Chem 4 Polymers - May 15 2013]

Entities: Boost, Chemical Industry, European Regional Development Fund, Area of Interest

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

Univ. of Arizona to Receive USD 3 Mn from Yulex for Development of Guayule-based Rubber

PHOENIX, Arizona -- Yulex Corporation, an agricultural-based biomaterials company, will provide the University of Arizona a $3 million, five-year grant focused on breeding and agronomic development of Guayule for the production biorubber of medical, consumer, ... [Published Special Chem 4 Polymers - May 14 2013]

Entities: Yulex Corporation, Guayule, University of Arizona

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

CHINAPLAS 2013 to Offer Demonstration Platform for SE Asia's Plastics & Rubber Industries

The global plastics industry has been developing in full swing nowadays. With the world's economy focus continues to shift eastward, Southeast Asia is getting more attention in the plastics industry. The low labor and operation costs in this region have ... [Published Special Chem 4 Polymers - May 14 2013]

Entities: Plastics, China, Demonstration, Bioplastics, Pigment

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

Starch- & PLA-based Plastics Form Prominent Part of Bioplastics Ingredient Market, Reports TMR

Bioplastics are a type of plastic manufactured from biomass sources such as vegetable oils and certain starches and are also called biobased plastic or biodegradable plastic. They are commonly used for insulation, as a packaging material, and in crockery ... [Published Special Chem 4 Polymers - May 14 2013]

Entities: Bioplastics, Plastics, Starch

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

Tosaf Introduces Anti-fog & Anti-drip Masterbatch for Use in Greenhouse Films

Tosaf has announced its recent development of a new anti-fog/anti-drip masterbatch (MB) for greenhouse films.The new AF0406PE product has been especially developed for hot climates. Extensive field experiments have demonstrated the exceptional performance ... [Published Special Chem 4 Polymers - May 14 2013]

Entities: Plastics, Ukraine, Climate

Quotes

"What we demonstrate at a small scale at Chinaplas can have enormous impact when it is brought up to scale. For example, if all organic waste in China were to be collected separately and composted the way we are doing at our booth, 45 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalents emission could potentially be reduced on an annual basis" said Zheng Daqing, Senior Vice President, Business and Market Development, Greater China, BASF

BASF at CHINAPLAS 2013: to Exhibit its Plastic Innovations Contributing towards Sustainability [Published Special Chem 4 Polymers - May 16 2013]

...factory in Troms is still producing the product, the raw material remains the same and the price per kilo is roughly NOK 1000," says Even Stenberg. "For us who have been involved in this, it is exciting to see that chitosan as a raw material from shrimp waste is getting new and exciting areas of application."

Nofima Researchers Develop Biodegradable Food Pkg Made of Chitin & Chitosan from Shrimp Shell [Published Special Chem 4 Polymers - May 16 2013]

..." says Brendan Morris, Plantic Technologies CEO. "The combination of renewable materials with recyclable materials is unique in the packaging sector and brings together the best of both bioplastics and traditional materials. Plantic eco Plastic R delivers for the environment too with up to 60% renewable materials coupled with recyclable PET content. Unlike traditional barrier materials which are difficult to recycle due to the complete mix of plastics used, Plantic eco Plastic R provides performance and sustainability/recyclability in a truly unique way." Plantic eco Plastic R trays and roll stock require no investment in new processing or packaging technology and can be directly substituted for existing...

Plantic Technologies Introduces Plantic eco Plastic R, a PET-based Renewable Packaging [Published Special Chem 4 Polymers - May 16 2013]

"Stepan is getting a solid business, a base of loyal customers and talented, value-driven employees" said Jerry MacCleary, president of Bayer MaterialScience in the NAFTA region. "Everyone wins with this transaction."

Bayer MaterialScience Concludes Sale of its Powder Polyester Resins Business to Stepan [Published Special Chem 4 Polymers - May 15 2013]

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