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Melamine sponges shed microplastics when scrubbed and landfills burp PFAS
Ampacet introduces Artemis masterbatch collection
Asahi Kasei presents functionalized HSBR and thermoplastic elastomer solutions at German Rubber Conference DKT
Ascend introduces Esseti Plast laser-marked masterbatches.
Avient presents sustainability-supporting additives for flexible packaging at CONINFLEX 202 in Brazil
BASF opts for sustainable glass fiber in its Ultramid® A&B portfolio
Bcomp's flax fibers in NASCAR prototype, ITACA bike and Italdesign Quintessenza™ Concept Car
Borealis introduces glass-fiber reinforced PP with 65% PCR for demanding automotive applications
Delta Tecnic announces additive dispersion for dissipative and semiconductive PVC
Dow announces bio-based NORDEL™ REN EPDM at DKT 2024
INEOS Styrolution and Edge Solutions sign exclusive supply agreement
LyondellBasell expands PP compounding production in China
Lithium-ion batteries release per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances
Orion S.A. installing tire pyrolysis oil tanks at Polish plant
Syensqo launches circular Omnix® ECHO for household and food appliances
TPI Composites manufactures all-composite cab for Kenworth SuperTruck 2

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Electrochromic films: sunglasses for your windows
CAI introduces new eco-friendly flame retardant synergist
Covestro becomes shareholder in company BioBTX
Delta Tecnic presents its masterbatch solutions at Wire Expo 2024
Hypetex wins government backing for colored flax fiber
Fungus found to biodegrade polyethylene
Teijin Carbon Europe GmbH receives ISCC PLUS certification
New polystyrene recycling process could be world’s first to be both economical and energy-efficient
Vaupell showcases at AIX 2024 its latest recycled and bio-based cove light Panels
Xenia introduces 3D printing pellet version of unfilled PVDF and carbon-fiber reinforced compounds
Avient Announces Asia Manufacturing and Availability of Cesa™ Non-PFAS Process Aid
New PS/ABS compatibilizer by CAI
Polyplastics reports on its PFAS-containing mixtures and articles
First commercial application of ELCRES™ HTV150A film in Nichicon capacitors for AC-DC inverters: SABIC at PCIM Europe
Syensqo moving away from fluorosurfactants and introducing expanded Ajedium™
Toray commercializes PFAS-free mold release film

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New reducing agents and optimized redox techniques: Formaldehyde-free for the sustainable production of emulsion polymers
Clariant introduces new solutions to reduce environmental impact of plastics at Chinaplas 2024
FORVIA'S eco-technologies to equip the future Renault 5 E-Tech
INEOS Styrolution introduces new Luran® 2555 for masterbatches and compounding
Milliken & company developing flame-resistant fabrics for Artemis astronauts
Nordic Bioproducts Group and PTT MCC Biochem team up to advance bioplastics for everyday items
Nouryon launches Expancel® WB microspheres for white shoe soles at 2024 Chinaplas
Polyplastics launches new glass-filled PPS Grade with improved thermal shock resistance, and provides material for battery covers
Solvay inaugurates new blowing agent production unit in Rosignano
‘Forever chemicals’ found to rain down on all five Great Lakes
Benvic presents biobased solutions
Celanese introduces new solutions for E&E and automotive at Chinaplas 2024
Delta Tecnic’s new solution in HFFR outdoor cables
Greenmantra Technologies’ sustainable processing aids enhance TIMEWELL’s PCR/PIR-based HDPE pipe production
KRAIBURG TPE introduces new EPDM adhesion compounds for automotive industry
KraussMaffei has NIAR institute as customer

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ACC Comments on Final EPA Air Rule
Asahi Kasei to highlight sustainability, 3D printing filaments, purging compounds, and more at NPE 2024
DNV issues GASA to HD Hyundai for ‘world-first’ hybrid super-strength support structure
Eastman increases prices and its Solus™ gets used to replace nitrocellulose
3d printing of thermoplastic elastomers with electrical conductivity
NXTamid-L as a substitute for Nylon 12 and 11
Peak provides color stability for high temperature polysulfone compounds
Stanford researchers show that mealworms can safely consume toxic additive-containing plastic
Stratasys to test 3D-printed material performance on moon
Trinseo introduces flame-retardant plastic without PFAS

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ACS reports boiling tap water reduces microplastics and a new vibrant blue pottery pigment with less cobalt
Arkema and Hexcel complete the first aeronautical structure made of thermoplastic composites
Center for Climate Integrity publishes report criticizing plastics recycling
Evonik launches new flame retardant photopolymer resin and high-performance phosphate methacrylate
LyondellBasell launches Petrothene T3XL7420: a polymer compound for optimized manufacturing
Nexam Chemical Reactive Recycling™ receives scientific validation
New process allows full recovery of starting materials from tough polymer composites
Toray Advanced Composites announces new strengthened polyamide thermoplastic material for high-performance applications
New composite decking could reduce global warming effects of building materials
Composting Consortium finds conventional plastic the most common contaminant in compost

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Avantium focuses on maximizing the potential of its FDCA and PEF technology
Delta Tecnic to present innovative masterbatch solutions at Wire Düsseldorf 2024
Sun Chemical Pigments obtain ECO PASSPORT by OekoTex® certification
Ford tries olive tree fibers as reinforcing material for PP parts
Thermoplastics For Up To 1,200 Degrees Celsius
The winners of the 2024 JEC Composites Innovation Awards
Spider-silk inspired electrode offers possibilities for biomedical devices
Polyplastics’ introduces new heat resistant DURAFIDE# PPS grade for EV
Rein4ced and Dieffenbacher to accelerate production of carbon and steel fiber reinforced thermoplastic bicycle frames
Teknor Apex re-launches Terraloy™
ACC says regulatory systems must rely on sturdy foundation of sound science
ACS reports on unexpected foods in plastics alternatives, microplastics from natural fertilizers and eco-friendly facial sheet mask
CJ Biomaterials expands consumer application for patented PHA technology to new food product
World's first pilot plant for bio-based aniline
Rumpke and Eastman join forces to expand recycling of PET waste
Kordsa invests in bio-composites and will supply its fire-resistant epoxy-based special product to FACC
Advanced recycling plant in Texas to transform end-of-life plastic waste into a recycled feedstock
Sabic showcased at MD&M West 2024 specialty materials for medical devices and introduces LNP™ Lubriloy™ compounds

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Beyond Plastics on pyrolysis moratorium, packaging reduction and banning vinyl chloride and PVC
CAI introduces new flow improver for polyesters
Delta Tecnic introduces masterbatch for miniaturization of fiber optic cables
DOD awards $3.7 million to enhance advanced thermoplastics production
EPA tackles PFAS and investigates precursors of PVC, PU, ABS and other plastics
PFAS transport across the Fram Strait in the North Atlantic researched
Sabic & CJ Cheiljedang make packaging bowls with 25% renewable PP
Sirmax introduces recycled plastic for car interiors
XENIA® 3DP Materials official debut
DIC obtains ECO PASSPORT for Sun Chemical pigments and develops plateable PPS
Gemstar's rotomolded acetal fuel tanks possible alternative to fluorinated HDPE tanks
Novoloop breaks ground on circular plastics pilot plant with Aether
Tejin starts carbon fiber production with acrylonitrile from waste and biomass-residue
Tosaf announces PFAS-free additives
Luminy® recycled PLA life cycle assessment released by TotalEnergies Corbion
Keter expands implementation of UBQ, and UBQ showcases at COP28

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Arris Composites develops carbon fiber reinforced composites to use in Brooks running shoes, presents Additive Molding, and develops flax fiber reinforced composites
Baerlocher USA introduces PFAS-free processing aids
Covestro launches mechanical recycling polycarbonate compounding line in China
Evonik introduces TEGO® Foamex 8880 defoamer emulsion and strikes partnership with LEHVOSS for 3D printing
Samyang receives Isosorbide ISCC Plus certification, and develops PFAS-free flame-retardant, eco-friendly battery-case and high-transmittance polycarbonate
Solvay confirms plans for US production facility for electric vehicle materials, partners with iCOMAT, and launches SolvaLite
Toray carbon fiber recycled from Boeing in Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
Tosaf announces new production site, PC-additives, UV-barrier, antimicrobial additives, foaming agents and laser marking additives
American Chemistry Council issues reports on plastics and reacts to proposed EPA plastics-rules
ACS journals report: microplastics in clouds could affect weather, upcycled cardboard foam packaging, and advances in silver nanoparticle research
Ampacet introduces new ColorMark™ Masterbatch and extends line of PFAS-free polymer processing aids
Avient unveils antimicrobial additives for TPU
US senator and US representative move to ban single-use plastic foam food service products
Artificial grass that changes colors with the seasons
Trinseo reports compostable latex binder for recycled paper board, new depolymerization plant, bio PS for cutleries and fridges, ester-based TPU for footwear, and acrylic faux marble

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ACS says plastic-eating bacteria turn waste into useful starting materials, and rubber seals can leak additives into drinking water
AIMPLAS announces the EcoeFISHent project, argues for PVC recycling and considers the future of PVC legislation
Beyond Plastics and IPEN call chemical recycling a “dangerous deception”
Borealis acquires Rialti S.p.A., collaborates on SPIRIT research program, and reports all European polyolefin (compounding) sites ISCC PLUS certified
Clarant introduces new texturing agent for powder coatings
Fraunhofer IGCV sets up AI-based fiber placement automated composite manufacturing
LANXESS expands its range for PFAS removal from water
Nouryon begins full-scale production at Expancel® expandable microspheres plant in the US
ORNL's announces deconstructing organocatalyst, speedy composite manufacturing, and new recycling method
Sabic'S LNP™ Stat-Loy™ compound is used by Intellinium as enabler for their next-gen ATEX smart personal protective equipment
XLYNX Materials announces PFAS-free molecular adhesive, a cleavable crosslinking solution to plastic waste reprocessing,
Braskem to purchase plastic-waste-derived feedstock from Vitol SA, produced by WPU - Waste Plastic Upcycling A/S in Denmark

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Ampacet launches ProVital™+ GermsClean, medical-grade antimicrobial masterbatch
Braskem mates up with Weav3D for polypropylene parts with thermoplastic composite lattice technology
ACS journal reports on test of four PET-degrading enzymes
CJ Biomaterials wins sustainability award
Evonik introduces TEGO® Guard 9000, TEGO® Rad 2330, carbon-fiber reinforced PEEK medical 3D-printing filament, TEGO® Foamex 8880, and TEGO® Rad 2550 slip and defoamer.
Techmer PM issues second sustainability report, acquires advanced color technologies, and introduces CupronColor antimicrobial technology with broader color range and MaxChroma®
New fiber-reinforced polymer composite ties for the rail industry

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Ascend launches metal-detectable cable tie compounds to streamline supply chain for customers
Gibaplast adopts Eastman Tenite™ Renew, and Eastman secures feedstock for molecular recycling and launches Advantis™ adhesion promoters
Microban launches Ascera™: a patent-pending antimicrobial technology inspired by nature
The Mitsubishi Chemical Group Introduces BioPBS, a Bio-Based Compostable Polymer, in EN TEA Teabag Pouches
Orion showcases new circular carbon black for polymer applications at 2023 Compounding World Expo North America
Pyrowave introduces nanopurification technology and reports first finished products with its recycled styrene
Making color-changing ‘Transformers’ with polymers
McDonald's expands collaboration with UBQ Materials

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3D Systems introduces new materials engineered to expand capabilities of SLA and Figure 4 platforms
Insects turned into plastics and PFAS found in some period products
Dymag and Hankuk Carbon join forces with Hyundai on lightweight carbon hybrid wheels
Novel high-performance polyamide tapes with unidirectional glass fiber reinforcement
LyondellBasell completes acquisition of Mepol Group
Michigan State University researchers have developed a PLA, compostable at home
UBC researchers turn black bitumen into “green” carbon fibers
Bioprocessing Breakthrough: Xheme non-Toxic, multifunctional additive eliminates oxidative stress
Recent advances in research to identify sources of nano- and microplastics
INEOS Styrolution introduces new ASA grade for small medical devices, and styrenics with “ceramic-like” appearance
Mesamoll plasticizer from LANXESS now more sustainable
SABIC earns UL Verified for STAMAX™ 30YH570, offers bio-based NORYL, presents new data on low internal dissipation in ELCRES™ dielectric films and sets record with Genbeta racecar
First industrial-scale production of Twaron® using recycled material
Toray increasing regular tow carbon fiber production capacity and recycling glass-fiber-reinforced polyphenylene sulfide resin waste

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BioBased Circular Proposal with Avantium selected by National Growth Fund for funding to make plant-based materials
62 Organizations Urge the Lockport, NY, Industrial Development Authority to Reject Public Subsidies for New Polyvinyl Chloride Plastics Facility
CAI introduces functionalized ABS to improve compatibility and mechanical properties of ABS/GF and PC/ABS
EPA seeking comments on Draft National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution
Grand View Research publishes report on Automotive Plastics Market
Invibio announces new collaboration with Paragon Medical to support scale up of PEEK based trauma devices
Further bans on brominated flame retardants in the US
Spirit and Solvay announce strategic collaboration to accelerate composites adoption on tomorrow's aircraft
According to Wageningen University researchers, hard plastics can be recycled if constructed differently
Ohio train derailment clean-up resulted in high levels of some gases
How to make a block of rubber count to ten
Avient launches automotive-specific grades within its reSound™ REC recycled content TPEs portfolio
Continuously detached and recycled thermoplastic carbon fiber tapes with a new recycling approach
Leipzig research team develops process for bio-based nylon
Huntsman and V-Carbon Technologies combine expertise for end-of-life recycling of carbon fiber composites
Joby Completes Submission of Stage Three Certification Plans to the FAA
Nexam Chemical receives pioneering patent in PP recycling
Promising new materials mimic muscle structure and function
SABIC expands specialty materials portfolio with new LNP™ TAT-KON™ compounds to help advance ADAS radar and improve safety
Eco-friendly, recyclable metallized coatings from Singulus Technologies
The University of Nottingham and Angel Guard have developed an anti-biofilm polymer

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Color-changing material shows when medications get too warm
Americhem expands medical grade materials compounding facility to meet increasing European demand
Ascend's Starflam® selected by V-Zug for household oven components
Avient Adds Its First Production Line for Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites in Asia Pacific
Dow driving decarbonization with cable insulation compounds and collaborating with New Energy Blue to develop plastic from corn residue
Greenpeace argues that the Global Plastics Treaty must reduce plastic production, or it will fail
Additive to enable increased amount of recycled PET in packaging
Solvay launches new compound e-motor magnet wire insulation, renews collaboration with GKN Aerospace and expands industrial FFKM portfolio
Trinseo starts up polycarbonate dissolution pilot facility in the Netherlands
Yamaha Motor adopts newly developed recycled polypropylene as a raw material
3M settles with public water systems over PFAS pollution
Ampacet Introduces AA Scavenger for PET and rPET Bottles
Circular Polymers by Ascend launches Cerene™ certified post-consumer recycled polymers and materials
Avient to feature sustainable solutions for fiber at ITMA 2023
Celanese to unveil latest solutions portfolio for electric vehicles at EVS36
CRP launches Windform XT 2.0 IMG, a new recycled injection molding material

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Borealis announces engineering polymer, plastomers and elastomers based on renewable feedstock, and Bornewables™ used by PFNonwovens Group
Innovative chain extender for recycled or virgin plastics
DOMO Chemicals inaugurates new production line in Mahape, Navi Mumbai
ECHA recommends eight substances for REACH authorization and publishes PFAS restriction proposal
Evonik launches TEGO® Cycle additives portfolio, expands plasticizer portfolio and TEGO® wetting agent portfolio and introduces new dispersant
Investors call for urgent action to reduce plastics from intensive users of plastic packaging
Chlorhexidine as a polymer coating could tackle hospital superbugs
Prism Worldwide commercializes TPE derived from end-of-life tires
Pyrum Innovations AG breakthrough in recycling carbon fiber-reinforced plastics and to recycle Mercedes-Benz tires
Sabic announces thin-wall, non-brominated/non-chlorinated flame retardant
Teijin Automotive Technologies supplying exterior components on new Lotus Emira
Teknor Apex creates color masterbatches for UBQ Materials’ bio-based thermoplastic
Tosaf launches new additive for halogen-free flame retardancy (HFFR) of PE foams
Stab-resistant fabric gains strength from carbon nanotubes, polyacrylate
LAPP uses BASF organic ETHERLINE® for sheathing ethernet cable
Bcomp natural fibers used in Melker of Sweden kayaks and Super Formula race series
Danimer Scientific and TotalEnergies Corbion announce EU-compliant compostable coffee pod biopolymer
White paper: Achieving high hoop strength for composite profiles using pull-winding
TIME Bicycles is teaming up with KraussMaffei to modernize composite bicycle manufacturing
LyondellBasell delivers renewable-based polymers for the medical device industry
Polyamide recycling demonstration project by Asahi Kasei and Microwave Chemical
New product Sanitized® BDC with dual function as in-can preservative and for product sanitation for the paint industry
VinylPlus® welcomes the publication of the European Commission Regulation restricting lead in PVC

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Ampacet Introduces SeaGlass™ visual enhancements for PET
BMPT China selects ELIX ABS H801 for the spoilers of their new Mercedes-Benz projects
Bridgestone develops tire with 75% recycled and renewable materials
CurCol Project shows promise for turmeric-based dyes
DOMO Chemicals starts new compounding plant in Haiyan, China
EPFL presents 3D printing of bone-like composites using bacteria-loaded ink, and method to study biocement formation using a chip
A wholly sustainable plastics economy is feasible, according to a paper in Nature Sustainability
Huntsman targets ELASTAMINE® RE and RT series polyethermines at new applications
Polykemi establishes new subsidiary in Mexico
Teknor Apex acquires the business of compounder Nu-Pro Polymers
Fiber reinforced off-cuts fused together without glue
Global antimicrobial additives market expected to achieve a CAGR of 8.9%

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ACS reports starchy bioplastic to fix soggy paper straws, PFAS found in toilet paper, a polymer additive derived from #-carotene, and an additive to destroy PFAS
Ampacet Introduces ELTech™ Orange 2003 PBT Masterbatch for High Voltage PBT Connectors
White paper: Breaking down the truth behind biodegradability. Exploring bioplastic biodegradability and how it will impact our future
Avantium and Origin Materials to accelerate mass production of FDCA and PEF for advanced chemicals and plastics
Delta Tecnic announced color masterbatches for recycled PVC
EU-funded project D-STANDART to develop efficient methods to model durability of composite structures
Polykemi Inc. begins compounding operations in Southeast USA
Röhm's PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds used in security antennas,
Paper in Science describes low-temperature upcycling of polyolefins into liquid alkanes via tandem cracking-alkylation
Solvay and Airborne receive funding for composite alternative to metal battery enclosures, Airborne partners with Limosa to develop composite airframe production
Teknor Apex introduces Crealen, a glass filled halogen free flame retardant PP
Toray develops rapid integrated molding technology for CFRP mobility components
Ampacet introduces masterbatch for oriented mono-material PE films to US
Merger between compounder APNA and purging compounds supplier AKAC
New flow improver and infrared absorbing masterbatch for polycarbonate from CAI
Evonik invests in Interface Polymers Ltd.
LyondellBasell acquires Mepol Group
Orion debottlenecks post-treatment unit in Germany for high-jetness carbon blacks
EVbiler changes material with Polykemi in order to reduce CO2 footprint
Polyplastics targets PLASTRON® long cellulose fiber reinforced resin for automotive applications
Solvay introduces new polymer for high-heat EV battery module insulation
Sukano and Tide Ocean SA team up to reuse ocean-bound plastics
Toray achieves NADCAP accreditation for thermoplastic prepreg manufacturing

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Borealis Borcycle™ C chemical recycling of crosslinked PE for Wire & Cable and Infrastructure
Novel way for chemically recycling post-consumer HDPE waste
DSM launches color and mechanical properties prediction tool powered by AI
Evonik joins consortium to develop new processes for using sustainable materials
Hyundai Palisade with flax composite interior
Pantone's color of the year 2023 is Viva Magenta 18-1750
Samyang announces polycarbonate with more than 90% recycled content
Solvay launches bio-circular silica in Europe, with expansion plans in North America
Compounding company launches sustainability brand
Teknor Apex implements UBQ™ in Monprene® TPE with 35% sustainable content
Ampacet introduces Waterscapes colors and PFAS-free polymer processing aid
Avient features colorants and additives, launches reSound™ REC thermoplastic elastomers with recycled content and launches density modified polymers with recycled and bio-based content
CAI Performance Additives introduces anti-hydrolysis polymer additives
INEOS Styrolution's Styroflex® binder for bio-based products
OCSiAl is reinforcing thermoplastics and rubber with graphene nanotubes
Polyplastics introduces DURANEX® 201EB PBT resin for millimeter wave radar for automotive applications
Sumika partners with Hexagon to digitize sustainable compounds for engineers
Techmer PM develops HiTerra rPET Revive and launches fluorine free polymer processing aid
Toray develops rapid integrated molding technology and high-speed thermal welding for CFRP

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Arkema divests phoshorus derivatives business febex to prayon
Halogen-free flame retardant for PC film
As EU limits PFAS in food, advocacy group ChemSec calls for universal PFAS ban
Lanxess reports eco-friendly solutions, new non-halogen flame retardants and new PBT product range
Plastics Europe comments on the European Commission’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) proposal
Sabic introduces LNP™ Konduit™ compound suitable for complex DDR memory IC test sockets and ramps up PCR-offerings
Ampacet introduces PFAS-free processing aid, RediBatch™, ELTech™ and MATIP 347, and is nominated for green award
Ti-Pure ™ TS-1510 grade for plastics applications introduced by Chemours
Processing plastic-glass blend in injection molding equipment
Fujitsu, Teijin, V Frames and Advanced Bikes start trials to enhance environmental value of recycled carbon fiber in manufacturing bicycle frames
Avient launches new density modified polymers with recycled and bio-based content, supplies composites to innovative tripod and predicts color trends.
Carbios and Novozymes form long-term exclusive strategic partnership for enzymatic recycling of PET
LG Chem makes recycled plastic with marine waste and supplies engineering plastics for Mitsubishi front fenders

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ACC lists American organizations opposing EPA's CERCLA proposal
Arkema's specialty materials protect NASA's logo as it blasts off to Space
EconCore honeycomb panels based on PP, recycled PET and high-performance thermoplastics
Evonik's new additives TEGO® Powder Aid D01 and TEGO® Therm
Graphene Goes to space and to the Moon
LyondellBasell and Audi create automotive plastic parts from mixed automotive plastic waste
Mitsui Chemicals Inc. to scale up Microwave Chemical's innovative carbon fiber production technology Carbon-MX™.
Novel way of adding sensors to 3D-printed parts
America's plastic makers optimistic that ambitious UN global plastics agreement can achieve goals
Avient introduces new long fiber reinforced PKE
Brüggemann high-performance additives presented at K 2022
Evonik and Allay Therapeutics developing polymer implants with additive for treating pain after knee surgery
Hyosung Advanced Materials develops ultra-high-tensile carbon fiber
The Plastics Industry Association reacts to US legislation and a report by Greenpeace
UPM BioMotion™ Renewable Functional Filler (RFF) for the automotive industry
Using CO2 emissions from industry to make climate-friendly plastics

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Avient's NIR sortable dark colorants recognized by APR
The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada announces “Save Plastic” campaign
FiberCore Europe to replace or reinforce concrete decks with composites in Norway
Polyvisions and Reliance go for Nofia non-halogenated flame retardants
Huisman to provide composite casings for Coda Terminal pilot well
Huntsman develops bio-based polyurethane for lower carbon automotive acoustic applications
Lyten focuses on graphene additives
Mitsubishi launches Composite Engineering Challenge
Songwon launches new anti-oxidant and absorber at K 2022
Tri-Mack demonstrates fast production of thin, lightweight thermoplastic composites

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New materials create safer, quieter EVs
Aurora Plastics Announces Merger with Enviroplas
Borealis Fibremod™ used to produce all-thermoplastic tailgate for VW Multivan
Catalytic and bacterial deconstruction of waste plastics for recycling
Milliken and purecycle advance circularity using recycled PP resin
The Minderoo Foundation expects large claims against the plastics additives industry, the ACC reacts
PureCycle partners with Milliken, Nestlé to Accelerate Revolutionary Plastics
On with LanzaTech, Borealis and Technip Energies presents shoe made from carbon emissions
Tosaf develops new white masterbatch without TiO2
WACKER Presents Silicone- and Polymer-Based Solutions for Sustainable Applications at K 2022

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Ceresana issues third Market Report on Masterbatches
Green Dot Bioplastics launches expanded line of compostable resins and teams up with Mayco to reclaim fibers
Michelin introduces WhiteCycle, a European consortium to recycle plastic waste, featuring Carbios's biological recycling
Perstorp introduces 2-Ethylhexanol partly based on renewables
Rice University develops method of turning plastic from “end-of-life” vehicles into graphene
Tolsa highlights latest ADINS additive products at K 2022
Choetsu rigid waterproof coating aims to turn paper into competitor for plastic
BASF to debut VALERAS™ for its plastic additives portfolio at K 2022
Researchers develop plastic film that can kill viruses using room lights
Dätwyler sees electroactive polymers as the way of the future
New line of non-halogen flame retardants from FRX
Businesses and NGO's endorse a global plastics treaty
IDTechEx predicts graphene market to surge to over $1bn by 2032
New rubber polymer capable of sensing and ‘thinking’ engineered by Penn State
SABIC launches new LNP™ Thermocomp™ compounds for automotive GNSS antennas
Venator reportedly becomes first titanium dioxide producer with ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® certified grade for textile industry

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BSEF reacts to new EU-limits on persistent organic pollutants in waste.
DOMO and Hynamics to produce polyamides from low-carbon hydrogen
Lanxess introduces Tepex thermoplastic composites from recycled/bio-based materials, halogen-free flame-retardant PBT compound, radar sensor materials, Modulast PUR modifier, large-scale EV-applications and sustainable colorants
Ampacet extends Rec-NIR-Black range and introduces AgriStab™ UV stabilizer and ThermProtect™ stabilizer
BASF introduces PuriCycle catalysts and adsorbents, has IrgaCycle and Tinuvin stabilizers applied, optimizes Ultramid to enable primerless painting, and extends anode binders series
BSEF and NAFRA react to proposed Canadian restrictions on DBDPE
Ceresana publishes market research composites (CFRP & GFRP)
Ceresana publishes new report on global market for mineral fillers
Ceresana Presents a New Study on the World Market for Flame Retardants
DuroBast Project to increase the potential of flax and hemp fibers in composites
Hypetex raises £1.25 million equity investment for colored carbon Fiber
Origin Materials forms partnerships to bring 100% bio-content carbon black to plastics and rubber compounding
THOR GmbH teams up with BASF to develop flame retardants

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3A Composites Core Materials launches Solvay's TegraCore foam
American Chemistry Council comments on US legislation on PFAS and other chemicals, and provides evidence most commercial fluoropolymers are safe for humans and the environment
BASF doubles production capacity for antioxidant Irganox® 1010 in Singapore
Ceresana market reports find 16 million tonnes of titaniumdioxide processed in 2020, and predict rise in demand for carbon black to 17 and pigments to 13.4 million tonnes by 2030
Addition of iodine greatly improves polyaniline production process
New DALTOFOAM® from Huntsman in BRUGG Pipes’ FLEXSTAR Heat Pump Pipes
INEOS Styrolution introduces first sustainable styrenics products with superior weathering resistance based on bio-attribution, and new Styrolution® PS ECO grade
Nouryon launches Expancel® HP92 microspheres for automotive underbody coatings and sealants