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Self-cleaning textiles could improve PPE
Will superhydrophobic textiles be the next big thing in medicine? Ben Smye, Head of Growth at materials database Matmatch, highlights how antimicrobial and hydrophobic materials are pushing medicine forward. Read more
16 Dec 2020 09:19 Guest Blog
The Most Significant Advanced Materials News from 2020
In this guest blog, Dr Richard Collins, Principal Analyst at IDTechEx, discusses The Most Significant Advanced Materials News from 2020. Read more
3 Dec 2020 09:03 Guest Blog
Call for change in cosmetic microplastics
Biopolymer specialist urges cosmetic companies to move to green polymers. Read more
2 Dec 2020 10:20 Guest Blog
Tethered trends: Exploring the impact on cap moulding lines
28 Oct 2020 15:01 Guest Blog
No silos allowed in the pursuit of a greener economy
In this guest opinion blog Steve Jenkins VP Consulting – Chemicals, Polymers & Fibres at Wood Mackenzie discusses silos in the pursuit of a greener economy Read more
22 Oct 2020 09:46 Guest Blog
Total, BP lead charge in green strategic shift among global oil majors
In this guest blog, Joseph Chang, Global Editor, ICIS Chemical Business, assess the proposals put forward by BP and Total, focusing on the implications this shift in direction might have not just for petrochemicals but also for the plastics sector. Read more
20 Oct 2020 09:09 Guest Blog
Significant risk of EU missing plastic recycling targets
In this guest blog Mark Victory, Senior Editor, Recycling, ICIS, looks at the implications of the ECA’s assessment over the short term and longer term and related effect these may have on the European recycling markets. Read more
Sponsored: Using fibre reinforced and filled materials for stronger IM parts
In the following post, Ronan Ye, a manufacturing specialist from 3ERP, looks at the ways in which using fibre-reinforced and filled materials offers manufacturers of injection moulded components new opportunities for stronger parts. Read more
2020 has seen package deliveries become a national pastime: your delivery process has become as important as your product
Gary Peeling, CEO at UK commercial print company: Where The Trade Buys, looks at enhancing delivery processes through print, to help boost brand awareness and repeat business. Read more
How to prime operation for an effective restart
John Smith, Chief Engineer (Finished Lubricants) at ExxonMobil, gives guidance to help optimise machine performance coming out of lockdown. Read more