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- Graphene oxide improves barrier properties of biodegradable composites Chilean researchers explore novel approach to eco-friendly food packaging Polylactic acid (PLA) is a polymer made from renewable biomass; typically, fermented plant starches, such as corn, sugarcane, cassava, or sugar beet. In use, it exhibits similar mechanical and physical properties to some petroleum-derived polymers, but it is biodegradable – under...
- Why the recycling symbol is part of a ‘misinformation campaign’ 68 percent of Americans assume any product with the resin code and recycling symbol is recyclable. DepositPhotosThe recognizable chasing arrows icon could be doing more harm than good—so the EPA wants to toss it. The post Why the recycling symbol is part of a ‘misinformation campaign’ appeared first on Popular...
- Risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis doubled by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarb... Study examined link between PAHs, phthalates, plasticisers and smoking and the condition...
- New method gets mixed plastics to mix together Eugene Chen, professor in the Department of Chemistry at Colorado State University. Photo: Colorado State University.Plastics are everywhere in our daily lives, but not all plastics are created equal – far from it. Take, for instance, polyethylene terephthalate, a plastic used to make soda bottles and clothing fibers. Then there’s...
- Design sustainable packaging with the virtual twin By Raymond Wodar, Global Business Consultant — CPG-Retail Industry • Dassault Systèmes Most manufacturers know (or want to know) about the digital twin, which the Digital Twin Consortium defines as “a virtual representation of real-world entities and processes, synchronized at a specified frequency and fidelity.” The digital twin and its...
- Welding Processes for Plastics Explained Plastic welding is a fabrication process that joins thermoplastic materials by using heat. It has become an essential tool in manufacturing and engineering as it overcomes some problems related to […] The post Welding Processes for Plastics Explained appeared first on Fractory....
- revalyu to develop $50m PET recycling plant in Georgia, US The company will begin building the facility later this year and plans to commission it next year. The post revalyu to develop $50m PET recycling plant in Georgia, US appeared first on Packaging Gateway....
- Tesco to launch recycled plastic trays for fresh fish products The move is expected to remove around 500t of plastic from the environment a year. The post Tesco to launch recycled plastic trays for fresh fish products appeared first on Packaging Gateway....
- Die Herstellung von Leiterplatten ist auf eine schnelle IPC-Kontrolle angewiesen Learning Objectives Dry phase patterning (DPP) enables production of conductive structures on flexible materials using EtherCAT and PC-based control. DP Patterning is using these technologies and concepts to create printed circuit boards (PCBs) in a mechanical process. With this technology, operators can now control the material removal directly via...
- Selbst bei niedrigen Dosen beeinträchtigt die Exposition gegenüber dem endokrinen Disruptor DEHP die Zahnentwicklung... Some endocrine disruptors have already been associated with an impaired quality of tooth enamel. After demonstrating the harmful effects of bisphenol A on tooth development, a team of researchers from Inserm, Université Paris Cité and Sorbonne Université, at the Cordeliers Research Center in Paris, in collaboration with CNRS went on...
- Study links high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease to plastics In a mouse study, a team led by a biomedical scientist found a phthalate -- a chemical used to make plastics more durable -- led to increased plasma cholesterol levels....
- Silicone wristbands detect chemicals harmful to pregnancy Silicone wristbands are just as good as traditional testing methods at detecting chemicals in the air that can be harmful during pregnancy....