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Researchers at the University of Missouri have developed a new #elastomer material with skin like soft properties. The ultra soft and stretchable material is used for wearable health devices. Article link: bit.ly/43fMnkQ #Medical #Elastomers #Research #Innovation
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According to research at Sydney University, scientists have discovered plastic-eating fungi, presenting a breakthrough solution for the #plasticsindustry. This discovery provides a natural and sustainable method of #plastic degradation. Article link: bit.ly/3MzCirS

Sydney University scientists discover plastic-eating fungi - Australian Manufacturing

A group of researchers from the University of Sydney have successfully biodegraded a commonly used and hard-to-recycle plastic, called Polypropylene, using two strains of fungi. 

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Researchers at Western University collaborated with CTK Bio Canada to develop a biodegradable, hemp-based sustainable material. Article link: bit.ly/3q48iNd #MaterialsScience #Research #Plastic #PlasticsIndustry
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A new scalable technique for creating soft polymers with customizable structures has been discovered, opening possibilities for applications in lightweight materials, environmental solutions, and more. Article link: bit.ly/45g1D2C #PolymerInnovation #MaterialScience
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Researchers at The University of Alicante developed a water-soluble plastic material derived from potato starch. The material is both biodegradable and compostable. Article link: bit.ly/457aeEm #Plastics #PlasticsIndustry #MaterialDevelopment #Biodegradable #Research

Researchers patent water-soluble plastic material based on potato starch

The University of Alicante Waste, Energy, Environment and Nanotechnology (REMAN) research group has developed a process for obtaining a water-soluble plastic material based on potato starch, which...

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Scientists have successfully enhanced the efficiency of an enzyme responsible for breaking down PET plastic. This development could lead to more effective recycling of plastic waste. Article link: bit.ly/453dHnI #Plastic #GeneticEngineering #MaterialDevelopment
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Scientists from Boise State University have engineered a new plastic alternative using superglue. The material offers a more recyclable solution relative to polystyrene. Article link: bit.ly/3nSadn3 #Plastic #Sustainability #MaterialDevelopment #Research
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Researchers at Colorado State University have discovered a way to redesign a class of polymers using naturally occurring microorganisms. Article link: bit.ly/448NVO7 #Sustainability #Innovation #Polymers

Researchers redesign class of polymers naturally created by living microorganisms

They've been called "dream" plastics: polyhydroxyalkanoates, or PHAs. Already the basis of a fledgling industry, they're a class of polymers naturally created by living microorganisms, or synthetic...

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Scientists at the University of Vermont have developed a new tool that enables them to create highly precise custom materials. Article link: bit.ly/3AM90Rn #Research #Innovation #AdvancedMaterials #Plastics #Rubber
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A team of researchers has discovered a #RenewableRoute to create rubber-like materials using plant-based compounds. Article link: bit.ly/3GTNkGp #Rubber #RubberIndustry #Sustainability #MaterialScience
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Researchers in Japan developed a new method for making more environmentally friendly, heat-resistant, and transparent #plastics. The method is expected to lead to the development of new functional polymer materials. Article link: bit.ly/3nbFMYe #Sustainability
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Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder developed a rubber-like film material that can leap up to a height of nearly 200 times its thickness. The material presents opportunities for applications such as soft robotics. Link: bit.ly/3Hvk09H #Rubber #Research
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According to research at @TorontoMet, a new polymerization process discovery has the potential to improve end-use polymers with widespread applications. Article: bit.ly/3Wc1jvS #Polymers #Research #Innovation #MaterialDevelopment

Research reveals a new polymerization process for a more stable polymer

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Scientists at the US DOE and Cornell University converted a post-consumer single-use plastic into a fully recyclable material with the same quality and enhanced recyclability. Article link: bit.ly/3Ihc2Ss #Plastics #PlasticIndustry #Innovation #SingleUsePlastic
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Researchers at Penn State University have developed a fully rubbery stretchable diode. The new findings address critical device needs in biomedical device and robotics applications. Article link: bit.ly/3uNJckQ #Rubber #RubberIndustry #Research #BiomedicalDevices
University of Chicago scientists have discovered a new material that opens up a new class of conductive #plastics material. The material offers new processing options and opportunities for new technology development. Link: bit.ly/3i2VTF5 #PlasticsIndustry #Innovation
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It may be quickly approaching, but it's not too late to register for the International Elastomer Conference 10/10-13 in Knoxville, TN! Don't miss all the opportunities IEC gives you to learn, connect and grow. Details: rubberiec.org #RubberIndustry #RubberIEC
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Scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have designed a new material system for recycling mixed plastics and bringing an efficient circular economy into reach. Article link: bit.ly/3pLcIFe #Sustainability #MaterialScience #Plastics #Research #Innovation
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Curious about where to innovate in your lab? Learn about the different types of innovation and how you can identify and address efficiency gaps. Article link: bit.ly/3Car3m7 #Laboratory #Efficiency #Innovation #Implementation
According to a study on the state of manufacturing by Plex Systems, smart manufacturing adoption has accelerated by 50% in industries including #rubber and #plastics. Article link: bit.ly/3AbIe5n #Elastomers #Automotive #Aerospace
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