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Studies

11.03.2024

Enzyme-Powered Recycling of Bioplastics

Scientists at King's College London have unveiled a novel chemical recycling method, leveraging enzymes found in laundry ...

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Studies

18.05.2023

Enzyme that breaks down PET plastic: Leipzig scientists increase efficiency
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Studies

27.04.2023

First comparative study on automated analysis methods of large data sets in microplastics research
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Studies

13.04.2023

A wholly sustainable plastics economy is feasible
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Studies

01.12.2022

Plastics of the future will live many past lives, thanks to chemical recycling
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Studies

21.10.2022

Lessons from natural photosynthesis: conversion of CO2 to raw materials for plastic
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Studies

21.10.2022

Shining light on why plastics turn yellow
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Studies

18.07.2022

Superworms capable of munching through plastic waste
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Studies

12.04.2022

Edible, biodegradable, anti-microbial plastic boasts higher tensile strength than petroleum-based plastic

Studies

15.12.2021

Turning a problem into a solution: Wasser 3.0 studies ways to remove microplastics from water without a filter

Further K-Mag articles

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Circular Economy

Dow expands Sustainable Footwear Materials Portfolio

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Circular Economy

Lidl and Kaufland are Leading the Way: Shopping Baskets Made from Recycled Material
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Machinery & Plants

Economical Plastics Recycling for the Injection Moulding Industry
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Climate Protection

Falling EU Competitiveness Threatens Circular Plastics Transition
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Developments

Fluorinated polymers for the circular economy
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Circular Economy

Advancing Running Shoe Sustainability with Biopolymers
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Packaging

Sustainable plastics for food packaging
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Circular Economy

Reusable Transport Box: Plastics for Modern Logistics
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