For years we've heard about how 3-D printing, or additive manufacturing, has been used in industries that require unique parts and customization like healthcare, military, automotive and aerospace. We've seen an expansion in materials...
ANTEC® 2023, taking place March 27-30, at the Hilton Denver City Center in Denver, CO, features a technical program that includes 18 tracks with over 115 sessions as well as three keynote presentations - all focused on the latest advances in industrial, national laboratory,...
In underwater pelletizing of plastics, defining the “perfect” pellet is not easy. The end use of the pellet defines the key characteristics that make the perfect pellet for the process. Once the perfect pellet is defined, developing and maintaining a process...
Researchers at The University of Texas in Austin discovered an enzyme that eats plastic fast, and scientists think it could revolutionize how we deal with waste. The team used artificial intelligence, chemical...
A new study by scientists at the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research has found that bacteria can break down and digest plastic. The research is published in Marine Pollution Bulletin. The study, led by Maaike Goudriaan, a PhD student at NIOZ, focused on the bacterium...
PVC, or polyvinyl chloride, is a widely used plastic in the U.S. and globally, ranking as the third highest by volume worldwide. It can be found in a variety of everyday products, including hospital equipment such as tubing, blood bags, and masks, as well as plumbing pipes....
The spot resin markets were a bit slower than expected in week two of the new year, as demand slumped after the aggressive start to 2023, reports the PlasticsExchange in its Market Update. Still, spot resin prices moved another...
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