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The economic, performance and sustainability value in UV acrylic hot melt PSAs

Posted on: 15 September 2023 A well-designed UV acrylic PSA improves on the sustainability profile of emulsion acrylic PSAs while maintaining the performance of solvent-based PSAs.

Researchers develop recycling method for polyurethane foam

Posted on: 14 September 2023 A group of researchers at Northwestern University in Chicago has developed a new recycling method for polyurethane foams, one of the most common types of plastic, that uses nontoxic catalysts.

Ahlstrom’s innovative label release papers: recycled and unbleached fibre content

Posted on: 13 September 2023 Recycled and unbleached fiber content

Intertape Polymer Group Inc. introduces 170e carton sealing tape with 30% recycled film

Posted on: 13 September 2023 IPG introduced the new 170e water based acrylic pressure-sensitive carton sealing tape, designed with 30% recycled film.

Evonik, Remondis collaborate on chemical recycling of polyurethane

Posted on: 13 September 2023 The agreement will see Remondis supply end-of-life mattress foams to Evonik, which will support Evonik’s ambition to scale its hydrolysis technology up to the next level.

A circular economy needs different recycling technologies

Posted on: 13 September 2023 In its ‘Let’s talk about Chemical Recycling” series, the Plastics and Rubber Machinery division of the German VDMA association talks to experts and stakeholders active in the chemical recycling space.

The inventor of adhesive bandages: how Earle Dickson revolutionised first aid

Posted on: 13 September 2023 When we think of household inventions, adhesive bandages may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Yet, these small, essential items have saved countless minor injuries from becoming major issues.

Newly invented robotic grippers can pick up strips of film that are 20 times thinner than a human hair

Posted on: 13 September 2023 Engineers at North Carolina State University have developed a robotic gripper that is gentle enough to pick up a drop of water, strong enough to pick up a 14-pound weight, dexterous enough to fold a cloth, and precise enough to pick up strips of film that are 20 times thinner than a human hair.