APROPOS K
Overview: Apropos K
Smallest 3D printed miniature endoscope in the world
24/07/2020
Researchers of the Universities of Stuttgart and Adelaide in cooperation with medical research centers in Australia developed a special microoptical tool with a thickness of only 125 microns. This enables endoscopic examimations within blood vessels whose diameter is smaller than 0.5 mm and helps detecting plaques or thrombs to reduce the danger of a stroke or a heart attack.
Polymere ink of the future in printed electronics
19/06/2020
A research group led by Simone Fabiano at the Laboratory of Organic Electronics, Linköping University, has created an organic material with superb conductivity that doesn't need to be doped. They have achieved this by mixing two polymers with different properties.
Antiviral and Antimicrobial Additive Developed for Face Masks
22/05/2020
Wearing a fase mask can significantly reduce the range of viruses that are coughed up. This is the conclusion reached by scientists from the university in Edinburgh, Scotland. Nevertheless, the mask does not protect against infection per se. An Israeli company has now developed an additive wih an antiviral effect that can be applied to the mask.
Better drinking water thanks to plastics
20/05/2020
Around 2.2 billion people do not have an access to clean drinking water, although two thirds of the earth is covered with water. However, more than 97 percent of it is inedible salt water. So drinking water is a very rare commodity on earth. However, drinking water can be obtained from salt water. Polymeres could help.
Upcycling spongy plastic foams from shoes, mattresses and insulation
12/05/2020
Researchers have developed a new method for upcycling polyurethane foams, the spongy material found in mattresses, insulation, furniture cushions and shoes.
Trauer um den Hauptgeschäftsführer von PlasticsEurope Deutschland Dr. Rüdiger Baunemann
21/04/2020
Dr. Rüdiger Baunemann ist am Freitag, 17. April 2020, plötzlich und unerwartet in seinem Heimatort Leun verstorben. Die Kunststoffbranche verliert eine Leitfigur mit großer Gestaltungskraft, einen Neuerer und Wegbereiter, der sich sowohl auf nationaler wie auch auf europäischer Ebene dafür engagiert hat, dass der Kunststoffindustrie die angemessene Bedeutung zukommt.
Water replaces toxins: Green production of plastics
21/04/2020
Although organic plastics are not harmful to the environment themselves, toxic substances are often used during their synthesis. TU Wien shows - there is another way.
Looking for new packaging materials
25/03/2020
In a joint research project, the Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWS and the technical film producer POLIFILM Extrusion GmbH, are working to engineer biopolymer-based films for food packaging. In this project, the specialists relied on chitosan coatings to increase the resistance of food to microbiological impacts.
New way of recycling plant-based plastics instead of letting them rot in landfill
27/02/2020
Scientists have developed new way to break down plant-based plastics into their original building blocks, potentially allowing products to be recycled repeatedly without a loss in the quality of the plastic.
An early warning system for damage in composite materials
19/02/2020
A team at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed a tool to monitor changes in widely used composite materials known as fiber reinforced polymers (FRPs), which can be found in everything from aerospace and infrastructure to wind turbines. The new tool, integrated into these materials, can help measure the damage that occurs as they age.