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30 May 2019  |  Global  |  Market Research

How Sustainability Trends are Affecting the Global Plastics Industry, 2017–2026

Manufacturers are Under Pressure to Create a Circular Economy for All Plastics and Use Alternative Materials Whenever Possible

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People are becoming more aware of plastic pollution, and consumers and manufacturers are seeking ways to reduce their contribution to the problem. Using less plastic, improving recycling rates, using more biodegradable plastics, and moving toward a circular economy for plastics are all potential solutions. The goal of this report is to present in g...

Sulfur is an abundantly available chemical element that is often derived as a byproduct from desulphurization activities in chemical industries and petroleum refineries. Elemental sulfur has conventionally been used for the production of hydrosulfuric acid and fertilizers. The shift towards a circular economy where byproducts are to be used in recy...

Rigid packaging is packaging that maintains its shape and form, exhibiting no or limited elastic deformation, and is generally self-supporting and free-standing. Plastic is the material of choice because it is lighter, versatile, chemically inert, durable, and inexpensive. Packaging also plays a critical role in marketing. Eye-catching packaging...

This issue of High-Tech Materials Technology Opportunity Engine (TOE) profiles significant advances in high-technology materials for various industrial applications. The featured innovations include Cellulose-based Foams for Sustainable Packaging, Advancing Circular Packaging Through Textile Waste Innovation, Valorizing Silkworm Pupae Waste into Hi...

This issue of the Nanotechnology Opportunity Engine highlights technology developments related to innovations in nanomaterials for healthcare, semiconductors, and consumer goods. Innovations related to conductive nanoinks, nanomanufacturing, nano-titanium dioxide, nanoencapsulation, nanocatalysts, single walled nanotubes, and nanoparticle-assisted ...

This issue of High-Tech Materials Technology Opportunity Engine (TOE) profiles significant advances in high-tech materials for various industrial applications. The featured innovations include Recyclable Liquid Thermoplastic Resins for Advanced Composite Manufacturing, Thermoplastic Polyurethane for Sustainable High-performance Applications, Liquid...

This issue of the Nanotechnology Opportunity Engine profiles significant advancements in nanotechnology for various enhanced industrial applications. The featured innovations include Eco-friendly Nanomaterial for the Filtration of Long-lasting Chemicals from Water Sources, Printing 3D Nanophotonic Crystals for Complete Light Blockage, Dual-layer Na...

This issue of the Nanotechnology Opportunity Engine profiles significant advancements in nanotechnology for various enhanced industrial applications. The featured innovations include Upcycling Carbon Waste into Graphene and Graphitized Carbon, Microreactor Integrated with Machine Learning for Nanoparticle Synthesis, Nanostructured Superhydrophobic ...

This edition of the Advanced Coating & Surface Technology Opportunity Engine highlights technology developments related to innovations in hybrid coatings, coating additives, nanosheets, and deinking technologies. Innovations related to fire protection coatings, nanotube-focused coatings, nanosheet fabrication, and deinking are featured in the issue...