MC 746104 / ST-Eleveat BIO E and ST-Eleveat RE E from Sekisui Plastics Co., Ltd. This lightweight expanded polyester foam technology from Sekisui offers excellent heat resistance, flame retardancy, …
Biodegradable and Renewable Polyurethanes Are Around the Corner
Scientists are slowly weaning this omnipresent polymer away from reliance on fossil fuels. Polyurethane (PU) is a victim of its own success, at least when it comes to sustainability. Comparatively …
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Material Profile: Humble Bee
In honor of National Bee Day (August 21, 2021), we're showcasing this material from the Biotech company Humble Bee Incorporated. Humble Bee (MC 936401) is an engineered water-repellent and …
Solving The Plastic Waste Problem
From unprecedented brush and forest fires to record-breaking rainfalls, the effects of global warming will require us to adapt and prepare for an intense future. In response to these changes, Material …
Why Polyolefins Are a Popular and Sustainable Plastic Option
A mainstay of outdoor furniture, unique properties make these recyclable, clean plastics more sustainable than other synthetics. Sometimes names are confusing. Polyolefin is a term used to refer to …
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Understanding Nylon Alternatives
Bio-based and regenerated versions of this powerhouse plastic provide sustainable options. You may think you know nylon, but there are more facets to this powerhouse plastic than staticky clothing …
Material Session 5 / Bioplastics: The (Not So) Basics
Material Sessions is an exciting series dedicated to trends and topics that shape the material world. Each session provides an in-depth look at current and future trends in material …
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From Production to Recycling, Vinyls Become More Sustainable
One of the most widely used plastics in the world, vinyl is made with some concerning ingredients, but safer and greener alternatives are on the horizon. “Polarizing” is a suitable term for vinyl. …
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Understanding Polyester Alternatives
What are your options for sustainably using these ubiquitous plastics in your projects? Polyester is a material that everyone has heard of but few understand: It is actually a family of polymers …
Differentiate Your Product Through Material Choice
The need to differentiate isn't new, but consumers aren't buying the same old ideas anymore. They are demanding transparency and responsibility from the brands and products they bring into their …
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Solving the Plastic Waste Problem
On Wednesday, May 27th, Dr. Gayatri Keskar was joined by Manuel Rendon, Co-founder, Chairman, & CEO of Timeplast™ for a discussion titled Solving the Plastic Waste Problem - part of our free webinar …
Materials for an Extreme Future: Parx Materials
From unprecedented brush and forest fires to record-breaking rainfalls, the effects of global warming will require us to adapt and prepare for an intense future. In response to these changes, Material …
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In the News: Global Commitment Progress Report
In late 2019, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation published the Global Commitment Progress report, which details how 200 of the world's largest companies are using plastic and the progress they have made …
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In the News: The Shed in Hudson Yards
If you live or work in the New York Metro, chances are you've heard of The Shed: an innovative cultural centre in Hudson Yards that has a moving roof which can double the venue's size. Aside from its …
What’s New in 3D Printing
Scalmalloy® by APWORKS GmbH A patented aluminum-magnesium-scandium alloy with a unique microstructure for metal 3D printing. It is the first metal powder specifically developed for additive …
Materials Made from Ocean Plastics
Ocean R-PET from Tide Ocean SA Today, many end products produced using recycled ocean plastic contain only approximately 30% recycled material and are then mixed with virgin PET to maintain …
Materials 101: Polymers
Nylon, polyester, and StyrofoamTM are a few examples of the many polymers we may encounter in our daily lives. From bags and bottles to drug delivery systems and 3D printed prototypes, polymers have …
Are bioplastics and biopolymers really biodegradable?
Material ConneXion's EVP of Research, Dr. Andrew H. Dent, is featured on The Dieline, discussing water dependency reduction in packaging. Bioplastics & Biopolymers: Are They Really …
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