A macromolecular history
The study of large molecules follows two strands that have alternately diverged and intertwined over the subject's history. The first strand explores the natural macromolecules of biology, including proteins, polysaccharides…
Volume Resins to Enter New Year Generally on a Downward Pricing Trajectory
Prices of nearly all volume resins were at least flat if not down—with PP followed by PE showing the most dramatic decline going into the new year. Even the exception…
Stratasys Produces 3D-printed Parts for Britain’s Angel Trains
Britain train leasing company Angel Trains has collaborated with engineering consultancy ESG Rail, and 3D printing technology provider Stratasys, to produce four fully approved interior components using 3D printing for the rail…
Sustainable Packaging Offered by Cannabis Packaging Company
‘Sustainability’ in the design of new packaging for a broad range of products, and most prominently in the single-use food and beverage arena, is now a dominant goal. In a…
You Might Get an Eco Label Just from Using Clarified PP
I first reported on Millad NX 8000—a PP clarifier derived from a then ‘new’ class of molecules based on nonitol, developed by Milliken Chemical, Spartanburg, S.C., 11 years ago. Since then,…
BASF Develops Pilot Products Made From Chemically Recycled Plastics
Chemical recycling continues to gain steam as BASF announced it has broke new ground in plastic waste recycling with its ChemCycling project. Chemical recycling provides a new way to reutilize plastic waste that…
Plastic Bottle Recycling Declined in 2017
Plastic bottle recycling declined in 2017, slipping 3.6 percent to 2.8 billion pounds, according to figures released jointly by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) and the American Chemistry Council (ACC). The…
Stora Enso and Startup Sulapac Join Forces to Produce Renewable Biodegradable Straws
Finland’s Stora Enso, a leading global provider of renewable solutions in packaging, biomaterials (pulp and other products extracted biochemically from wood), wooden constructions and paper, has teamed up with Helsinki-based…
What to Look for in an Industrial Shredder for Plastics
There has been significant innovation in the industrial shredder industry for plastics processors. Not all shredders are created equal, and now, more than ever, certain product features can make a…
Leibinger Offers Protection Against Fake ‘Christmas’ Presents and Beyond
To protect distributors and consumers from nasty surprises, Germany’s industrial printer manufacturer Paul Leibinger GmbH & Co. KG (U.S. office in East Troy, Wisc.) has developed a new security ink.…
