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Biodegradable polymers are generally recognized as those which are designed to degrade through the action of living organisms.

BIOTEC BAGS® with enzyme compounded polyethylene constitutes of enzymes, sodium salts and oxidation agents with LDPE / HDPE AND LLDPE is a highly cost effective and eco friendly non hazardous technology used primarily for making CARRY BAGS, GARBAGE BAGS, POLYETHELENE LINERS AND FILMS. Petrochemicals Graphene Bioeconomy 

THE TECHNOLOGY – EVOLUTION

It is observed that world over there were certain process methodology /inventions /claims about the availability of starch/cellulose/lactic acid based compositions with polyethylene to make a degradable plastic. We found to our dismay that ‘Neither’ all of them or ‘None’ of them could effectively break down the polymer matrix and make the polyethylene completely biodegrade in the soil environment. Having decided to adopt a different road map to achieve a possible complete biodegradation of plastic film, we explored the possibility and process ability of enzyme and bacteria based substrate to effectively penetrate in to the polyethylene chain structure.

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-Trump Set To Unveil Plan To Boost Biofuels

The Trump Administration is set to announce later on Friday a plan to boost ethanol and biodiesel demand and placate the farming lobby angered by the Administration’s waivers for dozens of oil refineries exempted from blending corn-based ethanol in fuels, Reuters reports, quoting four sources with knowledge of the matter.Petrochemicals Graphene Bioeconomy 

Under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), oil refiners are required to blend growing amounts of renewable fuels into gasoline and diesel. The Midwest farm belt benefits from the policy, but the oil refiners do not—they lose petroleum-based market share of fuels and meeting the blending requirements costs them hundreds of millions of dollars.

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-Non-plastic packaging isn’t the only sustainable solution

Plastic waste is becoming a more pressing concern for today’s consumers than it has ever been in the past. Research tells us that an average of eight million metric tons of plastic waste enters the ocean each year and that this plastic waste can impact the health of the oceans, marine life and maybe even human health.Petrochemicals Graphene Bioeconomy 

The growing body of research on marine plastic pollution, along with news about upheaval in recycling export markets, has led to increased awareness among the public of the challenges at the end of life for plastics.

Non-plastic packaging isn’t the only sustainable solution

-DSM among firms advancing engineering resins at K 2019

Royal DSM and other engineering resin makers will be at K 2019 with new high-performance materials.Petrochemicals Graphene Bioeconomy 

DSM — Hall 6, Booth B11 based in Geleen, Netherlands — will show how it’s developing innovations to address the needs of its customers and tackle the world’s major challenges, officials said in a news release. In metal replacement, DSM’s portfolio of conductive plastics enables the replacement of full-metal enclosures, which officials said can lead to weight reductions of up to 50 percent.

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-Plastics recycling technology roundup

Plastics Recycling Update iconCompanies using microwaves to depolymerize PET and PS report equipment advancements, and a startup is blending RPET and nylon to create a pellet with enhanced strength.Petrochemicals Graphene Bioeconomy 

Purified PP: PureCycle Technologies, a company that licenses a PP recycling and purification technology from Procter & Gamble, has signed a deal with packaging manufacturer AptarGroup. PureCycle’s technology removes color, odor and other contaminants from recycled PP. Over the next three years, Aptar, which makes packaging and dispensing caps and lids for packages, will provide detailed feedback on the processing of the recycled PP into its products, according to a press release. The company will also help PureCycle’s plastic meet European food-contact requirements. Bloomberg recently published photos showing parts of PureCycle’s feedstock evaluation unit facility in Ohio.

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-Verdex develops PET carpet recycling technology

As part of a joint effort with Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE), Verdex Technologies has developed a technology that can take recycled PET carpet & bottles and turn them into an array of apparel and textile products for a variety of markets. The technology enables the apparel industry solve the ever-growing problem of landfilling carpet and ocean plastic.

Verdex’s patented spinning nozzle technology converts PCC material directly into nano/micro fibres which are blended with larger fibres to form products for the apparel and textile markets. Verdex technology is capable of spinning recycled cleaned PET carpet containing polypropylene and calcium carbonate components. This technology has massive potential in the performance apparel market due the nanofibres producing a much stronger Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate (MVTR) compared to competing products on the market.

Verdex develops PET carpet recycling technology

-New Study in Chemicals and Materials industry of the PET Preforms Market include Strategies, Competitive Research & Growth By 2024 || RETAL, Plastipak, Resilux NV, Zhuhai Zhongfu Enterprise

The research report comprises a valuable bunch of information that enlightens the most imperative sectors of the PET Preforms market.

PET Preforms Market 2019 report follows the in-depth insight of every aspect with the immense research bifurcation based on the geographical region, applications, outcomes and other related segments. Petrochemicals Graphene Bioeconomy

It also covers the comprehensive detailing of demand and supply outcomes, deep analytical study for analytical data which involves revenue, average selling price, demand ratio, and values associated to make the prediction reliable.

New Study in Chemicals and Materials industry of the PET Preforms Market include Strategies, Competitive Research & Growth By 2024 || RETAL, Plastipak, Resilux NV, Zhuhai Zhongfu Enterprise

-Maag to Expand Virginia Plant

Gala facility for making underwater pelletizers and centrifugal dryers to be expanded by 20%. Petrochemicals Graphene Bioeconomy

Maag Group Americas is making a multi-million-dollar investment to significantly expand its manufacturing capabilities in Eagle Rock, Va. for the Gala product line.

Gala makes underwater pelletizers, centrigual dryers and other machines for the plastics and chemical industry in Eagle Rock, shipping them to customers around the world.

The 20,000 ft2 addition will house an optimized new assembly facility and allow larger systems, including high-capacity centrifugal dryers, to be assembled and tested on site. In addition, the additional space will allow Gala the opportunity to centralize and optimize laboratory operations, including customer or product trials, toll runs and product development.

Maag to Expand Virginia Plant

-Euratex addresses topics for EU & Turkey textile sector

European and Turkish entrepreneurs, international experts, designers & policy makers came together in Istanbul recently to discuss current and future scenarios in textile & clothing sector.Petrochemicals Graphene Bioeconomy

From trade tensions to circular economy, collaboration between designers and manufacturers, it addressed topics crucial for EU and Turkish textile & clothing industries.

The discussion also focused on challenges of globalisation, environmental impact and digitalisation, and how such challenges can be turned into opportunities.

Verdex develops PET carpet recycling technology

-How injection moulding could benefit the medical sector

Manufacturer Pentagon Plastics Group, explains how plastics injection moulding and mould tool manufacture can provide solutions to many applications in the medical sector.

Each new product range brings its own challenges, and therefore it is crucial to have the right network of support in place from the outset.Petrochemicals Graphene Bioeconomy

In order to achieve a successful manufacturing experience, it is necessary to have a product designer, material expert, mould tool manufacturer, plastic injection moulder, multiple medical engineers and marketing staff within each team.

It is also vital that areas of concern are addressed within the manufacturing process, and factors such as ease of use, comfort, flexibility, repeatability and the longevity of a product must be monitored.

How injection moulding could benefit the medical sector

-Polish invention combats UV-radiation

The record heat in Europe has also being enjoyed by scientists from Łódź (Poland).

Among their own inventions are materials that protect against UV radiation. We usually remember about UV radiation when the sun is out and shining brightly.

Then we smear ourselves in sunscreen and cover our bodies with clothes in the hope that we will be kept safe from the sun. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Creams and ordinary clothes protect only to a small extent. 95% of UVA radiation from the sun reaches the Earth regardless of the season or cloud cover.

It easily penetrates through clothing (even thick clothing), skin and reaches the deep layers of our skin.Petrochemicals Graphene Bioeconomy

Polish invention combats UV-radiation

-Cargill slashes 1200 tons of plastic from its vegetable oil bottles

Ingredients supplier Cargill has reduced the amount of plastic used in its vegetable oil bottles and containers by over 2.5 million pounds (680,000 kg) globally. Different strategies Petrochemicals Graphene Bioeconomy

have been used in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and South America – the four geographies in which Cargill’s edible oils are manufactured.

These include using new bottling technology and adding in recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic. The move comes as Cargill acknowledges that plastic packaging is a growing concern for many of its customers and consumers because of plastic waste pollution and the environmental impact of producing it.

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-Evonik launches new polyimide fibre

Evonik has developed a new generation of polyimide fibres for the rising demands of the industry. Petrochemicals Graphene Bioeconomy

The new product, brand named P84 HT, is distinguished by improved mechanical stability and flexibility at continuously high operating temperatures, according to the manufacturer.

“The new polyimide fibre continues Evonik’s three decades of tradition of developing and producing high-performance polymer-based fibres for the hot gas filtration market at the Group’s Lenzing/Schörfling sites in Austria,” the company reports.

Evonik launches new polyimide fibre

-Ineos consults on Teesside plant closure putting 220 jobs at risk

˜We have members working at Seal Sands who are wracked with worry about what the future holds”, says union

More than 220 jobs are under threat at an Ineos manufacturing plant as the chemicals giant consults on whether to close the site.

Ineos said not all jobs will be lost if it decides to close the Seal Sands Acrylonitrile plant in Teesside because of other activities at the site, which the company has owned for more than a decade. Petrochemicals Graphene Bioeconomy

A statement said that despite investing more than £180 million to counter decades of “significant” underinvestment, the company believes nothing more can be done to ensure operations are safe and economically viable.

Ineos consults on Teesside plant closure putting 220 jobs at risk

-Successful EFIB in Brussels

How can biotechnology and bioeconomy contribute to establish a sustainable and circular economy? Nearly 500 attendees discussed latest trends at EFIB 2019 in Brussels.

More than 260 companies with 480 delegates from 30 countries joined for this year’s “European Forum for industrial Biotechnology and Bioeconomy” (EFIB), which was the 12th edition of the business conference organised by EuropaBio and BIOCOM AG from 30 Sept to 2 Oct in Brussels, Belgium.

Having a packed programme with 80+ speakers in 13 sessions many different insights into latest R&D and regulatory trends in the areas of food, plastics, synthetic biology, bioprocesses, global bioeconomy policies, novel feedstocks, materials and fashion have been presented throughout the conference. Petrochemicals Graphene Bioeconomy

The cevent also offered a lively exhibition with 27 presenting companies, organisations, networks and research institutes.

Successful EFIB in Brussels

-EPCA ’19: Europe BDO poor demand to persist on weak auto sales

Low demand in the European butanediol (BDO) market is expected to persist into 2020 if automotive sales do not improve.

Downstream polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) demand remains weak and bearishness is likely to continue in the fourth quarter, as year-end destocking takes place.

Alongside tepid demand, ample global BDO supply is expected to continue with high inventories across the board. Petrochemicals Graphene Bioeconomy

Weak demand and lengthy supply fundamentals are key factors considered in the ongoing fourth-quarter contract negotiations.

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