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New approach for rapid process stabilization of plastics
Researchers at Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF (Germany) see online rheological investigations as a promising method for accelerating the development of new plastic grades
Recyclate coloring made easy
In addition to the mechanical characteristics of recyclates, the color is also playing an increasingly important role, since recyclates are increasingly being used in consumer goods and food packaging
Electrochromic films for windows and glass facades control light incidence
A joint project is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and coordinated by the Fraunhofer Institute FEP
Robust growth of 17% in the EU plastic recycling capacity
With more than 730 recycling sites, the total capacity in EU27+3 now stands at 11.3 million tonnes