Recycling of plastics is a very big issue as less than 3% of all waste plastics gets recycled globally, compared with recycling rates of 30% for paper, 35% for metals and 18% for glass in 2006. Hence, the driving force in the growth of bioplastics is sustainable and environmental friendly products. Bioplastics, growing fast at about 10% pa, cover approximately 10-15% of the total plastics market currently, poised to increase to 25-30% by 2020. Read more in
Bioplastics market grows at about 10% compared to market for synthetic polymers at about 5 %
Total global ethylene production is currently at 75 mln tons, leading to emission of millions of metric tons of greenhouse gases. A new environment friendly technology that may revolutionize the production of ethylene has been created. Read in A cleaner production method for ethylene is developed
A team of scientists has developed a localized and controlled drug delivery method that is invisible to the immune system, a discovery that could provide newer and more effective treatments for cancer and other diseases. Using this system, drugs could be released slowly and under control for weeks or longer. Read in
Nano material offers benefits in drug delivery systems of inertness
PET performs, conventionally manufactured by injection molding process, can also be made using compression molding. Compression molding offers higher quality, improved productivity and lower weight of the finished part. The new process, based on principles of compression molding is called Preform Advance Molding. Read details about the process and its benefits in Compression molding of PET performs could challenge domination of injection molding
Automobile glazing is one of the fastest growing market segments for polycarbonate (PC) application. Automotive application is widest in Europe, where moulded PC is used in nearly all auto glazing functions. Polycarbonate reduces weight of a car by 50% if used in side windows, rear windows and panoramic sunroofs. To know about the various advantages of using PC, the various drawbacks, future innovations, etc, read
Polycarbonate is gaining greater inroads in automotive glazing
The plastics processing industry is one of the key industrial sectors in Germany and the biggest employer in the plastics and rubber industry, recording an increase in sales, production, exports in 2007. From a 22.6% share in global production in 2001, German plastics and rubber machinery manufacturers have captured a 24.9% share by 2006. On the whole, the industry has grown well. Read more in
Stellar performance by German plastics industry in 2007
