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sustainable blueprint for recycling sin- The research opens up the opportu- the huge volume of plastic waste that
gle-use bioplastics, according to the nity for a sustainable, circular econ- ends up in landfill and natural environ-
researchers. omy that stamps out the production ments, they added.
of fossil-based plastics and tackles

Polyplastics to highlight latest material initiatives at NPE 2024

t the NPE 2024 expo, which will has a glass transition temperature of backed by higher manufacturing ca-
Atake place from May 6–10 at the 155°C and a melting point of 370°C. pacity to keep up with demand. Poly-
Orange County Convention Center It comes in three different grades: plastics will highlight PLASTRON LFT,
in Orlando, Florida, Polyplastics will unreinforced, 30% glass-filled, and a polypropylene (PP) resin reinforced
present its state-of-the-art material 30% carbon fiber-filled. Polyplas- with long cellulose fiber, as part of
innovations. The introduction of SAR- tics will also feature DURAFIDE PPS its dedication to sustainability. Be-
PEK, a novel polyetherketone (PEK) 6150T73, which is well known for its cause of its environmentally friendly
intended for uses needing remarkable exceptional heat resistance as well composition of regenerated cellulose
heat resistance and metal replacement as its thermal and electric insulating fibers, PLASTRON LFT offers a bal-
capabilities without post-curing, is one qualities, in addition to SARPEK PEK. ance between mechanical strength
of their highlights. C ompared to This substance is designed to improve and reduced environmental impact.
polyetheretherketone (PEEK), SAR- electrical and thermal insulation with- Polyplastics seeks to address sustain-
PEK PEK offers a notable improve- out the requirement for bulky inor- ability issues by utilizing natural mate-
ment due to its quick crystallization ganic insulating structures—even un- rials while upholding the performance
rate and excellent molding efficiency. der the most adverse circumstances. requirements for a range of applica-
It is particularly stronger, more resil- Furthermore, after being acquired by tions.
ient to heat, and more durable than Daicel in 2020, Polyplastics will make Source:-https://www.medicalplastic-
PEEK, which makes it a great option its LAPEROS LCP materials available snews.com/news/latest-medical-plas-
for abrasive conditions where metals worldwide. Wider market coverage tics-news/polyplastics-to-highlight-
are difficult to work with and other in the Americas and EMEA is made latest-material-initiatives-at-npe/
plastics are ineffective. SARPEK PEK possible by this expansion, which is

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