Medical

Medical 23 Apr 2020

NatureWorks Partners with Nonwoven Institute in N95 Mask Production for Coronavirus Fight

Amidst the coronavirus crisis, NatureWorks has donated PLA bioplastic to produce as many as 2 million/week reusable N95 masks from a new nonwoven structure.

Engineering Resins 22 Apr 2020

Materials: Medical TPEs Boast Excellent Adhesion to Engineering Plastics

Teknor Apex’s next-generation Medalist MD-3000 Series said to offer productivity advantages over silicones.

Medical 21 Apr 2020

Kraiburg TPE Boosts Production of Medical Compounds to Meet Demand Spurred by Coronavirus Pandemic

Kraiburg’s medical TPEs more in demand during coronavirus crisis are used in a range of medical applications.

Construction 21 Apr 2020

Ineos and Plastic Energy Collaborate on Advanced Plastic Recycling Facility

The planned Ineos and Plastic Energy facility will use the latter’s patented TAC technology to break down plastic waste and turn it into ‘premium’ polyollefin-based plastics.

polyolefins 17 Apr 2020

Dow Develops Simplified, Lightweight Design for Face Shields in the Fight Against Coronavirus; Calls Out for Fabrication Partner

Dow shares open-source design of new face shield for healthcare professionals and is seeking fabricators to accelerate prodution to address PPE shortages.

polyolefins 17 Apr 2020

Aptar Seeks FDA Emergency Authorization for N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirator Decontamination with ActivShield

Aptar aims to contribute in the battle against coronavirus with its ActivShield controlled-release chlorine dioxide decontamination strips.

Packaging 16 Apr 2020

Troy University's Center for Materials & Manufacturing Sciences Looking for Sustainable Personal Protection Equipment Materials

Spurred by coronavirus pandemic, Troy University researchers are exploring recycled HDPE for PPE and the recycling of uncontaminated medical packaging.