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05.12.2016 BIODEGRADABLE COATINGS  “HyperBioCoat” project is established / Improved barrier properties for bio-based packaging

30.11.2016 BIOPOLYMERS  Aimplas collaboration with Ainia on “Sostpack” research project / Aim to improve properties for use in food packaging

28.11.2016 ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING  Germany's IKV invites participants to 12-month study / Focus on changes needed in product development / Launch in March 2017

23.11.2016 FUNCTIONAL BARRIERS  EU-sponsored research project on new multilayer food packaging structures wraps up / Valuable insights into developments needed for use of non-authorised recyclate materials

16.11.2016 PACKAGING RESEARCH  No adverse impact from using rPET in hot-fill bottles / Performance acceptable but yellowing at high recyclate levels affects aesthetics / PTI study

06.10.2016 PLASTIC OMNIUM  Entry into electric energy propulsion systems / Hydrogen and fuel cells to reduce vehicle weight / Cooperation with Israel's Elbit Systems to create POCellTech start-up company

04.10.2016 RESEARCH  UK project to improve fresh food packaging / Cranfield University partners Johnson Matthey in three-year deal

04.10.2016 AIMPLAS  “InnoREX” project yields process to produce PLA with improved properties / Applications in food packaging / Reduced energy consumption

26.09.2016 DYNEON  New PTFE-based 3D printing process called quicker and cheaper / Patent application

25.08.2016 RESEARCH  US scientists develop environmentally friendly catalyst for biodegradable plastics

23.08.2016 EXXONMOBIL  New technology separates aromatics from crude oil using reverse membrane osmosis / Significant energy savings / Further tests necessary

18.08.2016 PLA  Researchers show that a new polymer phase can be induced in PLA / Decrease in degradation rate / Brown University team believe new polymer morphology could lead to better medical devices

09.08.2016 INDUSTRIAL FILMS  Dutch research partnership collaborates with Sabic on development of starch-based films / Combination of waterproofing and oxygen barrier in low-cost production of food packaging

08.08.2016 KRONES  License for LiquiForm technology / Agreement to further develop and commercialise process

31.05.2016 PLASTICS INDUSTRY EUROPE  European Composites, Plastics and Polymer Processing Platform ECP4 says EU funding is key to sector's success / Members invited to join “New Plastics Economy Initiative”

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