RESEARCH

Quantifying a biopolymer's degradation in soil / Microbes convert PBAT into biomass and carbon dioxide / Implications for agricultural films

LYONDELLBASELL

Catalyst partnership with German institute / Steps toward chemical recycling

AIMPLAS

Consortium formed to develop compostable materials for single-use plastics

RESEARCH

Scientists in Singapore develop eco-friendly route to ethylene / Artificial photosynthesis system

MATERIALS RESEARCH

Korea-Germany Materials Center founded to promote research on lightweight applications

RESEARCH

Company consortium begins Germany-based study / Sheet moulding compounds in lightweight production

EPS RECYCLING

German collaboration EPC offers solution for HBCD problem in recycling / "CreaSolv"-based technology is ready for use

NANOPACK

EUR 7.7m EU funding for research into antimicrobial surfaces for use in food packaging / Active polymer films based on natural halloysite nanotubes

BIODEGRADABLE COATINGS

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

BIOPOLYMERS

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

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

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

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

PACKAGING RESEARCH

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

RESEARCH

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

RESEARCH

US scientists develop environmentally friendly catalyst for biodegradable plastics

EXXONMOBIL

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

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

FOOD PACKAGING

Project to develop bioplastic packaging that helps extend shelf life / Sensors display when food not fit to eat / Four prototypes

RESEARCH

Japanese scientists discover bacteria that decompose PET / “Bioremediation strategy” breaks polymer down into its monomer components

LEGUVAL

European project to valorise co- and by-products of legumes in plastics production / Work brings research facilities together with industry associations, food and plastics companies