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Through scientific studies, we succeed in continuously developing plastics as a valuable material, discovering new areas of application and making them fit for an environmentally compatible and resource-saving future.
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Studies

04.02.2025

Microplastic Degradation by Engineered Bacteria

Bacteria as New Allies in Environmental Technology

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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
Image: Erlenmeyer flask filled with water polluted by microplastics in a laboratory; Copyright: microgen

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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Developments

3D-Printed microfibers add ECG sensing to everyday objects

Geotextile sheet used for erosion control on the bank of a waterway; Copyright: BAW

Circular Economy

Biodegradable Geotextiles for Natural Bank Protection
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Climate Protection

K 2025 Recap: These Were the Top Topics in the Plastics Industry
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Automation & Robotics

Smart Extrusion for Sustainable Film Production
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Machinery & Plants

Smash Hit: ARBURG at K 2025
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Packaging

From Bioplastics to Reusable Packaging: What K 2025 has to offer the Packaging Industry
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Circular Economy

Circularity and Digitalization: The Next Material Frontier for CMF Designers
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Plastics in Daily Life

Electronics meets Production: Focus on Plastic Solutions and Systems
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