Page 95 - Plastics News August 2024

IN THE NEWS

Disposable microfluidic systems, represented by
elements of lab-on-a-chip, which are extensively
used in diagnostics, are made of plastic because
of its low cost and possibility to work with pol-
ymers. They are also used continuous wearing
health monitor devices that are light in weight
but comfortable to be worn all the time.

4. Smart Textiles

ble plastics give a chance to use renewable re-
source instead of petroleum based packaging.

These materials also degrade faster and safely
than the traditional plastics hence having lesser
effects on the environment. Antimicrobial agents
or oxygen scavengers as incorporated in the ac-
tive packaging solutions help prolong the shelf
life of foods, and drugs.

6. Advanced Aerospace Components
Smart textiles refer to clothing items that have
electronics incorporated in their production and
plastic material is involved here. Conductive pol-
ymers are applied on textiles to make them con-
ductive to be able to interface with sensors and
electronics.

These textiles can include health-monitoring
clothing for patients, smart attire that can com-
municate, and even military uniform that chang-
es with the weather.
5. Sustainable Packaging

There are certain environmental issues that are
now compelling manufacturers to find better so-
lutions such as packaging and here, plastics are In aerospace, weight control is significant in fuel
playing a major role. Eco friendly and composta- consumption as well as other aspects of the per-

August 2024 PLASTICS NEWS 97