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Project Targets Bioplastics Synthesis From Agricultural Waste and Pruning Residues
Every year, the Valencian agricultural sector generates around 800,000 tonnes of plant waste, such as rice straw and citrus pruning waste. Currently, the methods for recovering this biomass are costly, as they require commercial enzymes that can represent up to 40% of the cost of the process, which limits its industrial viability. To solve this problem, AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, is leading the BIOVALSA project, an initiative that seeks to develop innovative pro
Jan 142 min read


Start-up Seeks Funding for Sustainable Circuit Board Material
UK start-up Jiva Materials is seeking funding to further commercialization of a circuit board material made from natural fibers and a hot water-soluble, biodegradable resin. Soluboard cuts lifecycle emissions by 68% versus standard FR‑4 glass fiber/epoxy resin PCBs, makes devices lighter and allows efficient recovery of valuable metals. Soluboard combines natural fibers such as flax or jute with a non‑hazardous, water‑soluble biopolymer and a halogen‑free phosphorous flame r
Nov 24, 20251 min read


K 2025 Start-up Zone Highlights AI Advances, and More
The world's most technologically innovative event for the global plastics industry will open its doors on October 8 and MLT Analytics...
Sep 12, 20252 min read


Project Targets Bioplastics, Sustainable PU from Agri-food and Lignocellulosic Residues
The Promofer project focuses on different strategies to overcome key industrial bottlenecks in the fermentation processes of two...
Jul 24, 20252 min read


Braskem Opens Renewable Innovation Center in U.S.
Braskem, the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas, as well as a market leader and pioneer producer of biopolymers on an...
Sep 11, 20242 min read


Chinaplas: Nissei Plastic Booth Tour
As the CEO of MLT Analytics, I am honored to have assumed the role of Independent Director of leading Japanese injection molding...
Apr 24, 20231 min read
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