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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”

25.05.2016 FOOD PACKAGING Project to develop bioplastic packaging that helps extend shelf life / Sensors display when food not fit to eat / Four prototypes

27.04.2016 BIOPLASTICS European “Dibbiopack” research project yields new functionalities in bioplastics packaging / Focus on pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and food

17.03.2016 RESEARCH  Japanese scientists discover bacteria that decompose PET / “Bioremediation strategy” breaks polymer down into its monomer components

01.03.2016 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

18.02.2016 KRAUSSMAFFEI Machine installed at UK composites centre / Processes epoxy resin and PU / UK initiative to promote composite industry and develop new technologies

17.02.2016 FRANCE Research hubs PEP and ISPA merged / Paul Vallette appointed first president of fused group

17.12.2015 FRAUNHOFER LBF Improved process to overmould unidirectional reinforced tapes and fabric-reinforced thermoplastics

05.11.2015 PLASTICS RESEARCH  New polymer R&D centre opens in Lyon / Collaboration involving all key French producers

07.10.2015 IONIQA TECHNOLOGIES “Circular” PET recycling process to be upscaled / Colour removal results in virgin output / EUR 2.5m investment / Funding from Chemelot Ventures

15.09.2015 COMPOSITES RESEARCH  Germany's Fraunhofer Institute merges pultrusion and blow-moulding techniques / Process enables production of complex parts

10.09.2015 CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS “Polycond” research project included in Spanish EU accession commemoration

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