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KAIST Engineers E. coli to Produce Glucose-Based Biodegradable Hot-Melt Adhesives, Outperforming Petroleum Counterparts
Mirage News (referencing KAIST) South Korea Overview KAIST researchers have developed a glucose-based adhesive as an alternative to petroleum-derived hot-melt adhesives by genetically engineering *Escherichia coli* to produce novel aroma... -
ACS Review Highlights ‘Functionalization Paradox’ in Sustainable AM, Cautioning Against Increased Carbon Footprint from Bio-Derived Materials’ Chemical Modification
ACS Publications USA Overview A new review evaluates the transition to sustainable 3D printing, specifically in vat photopolymerization, which heavily relies on petroleum-derived and non-recyclable thermosets. It identifies a 'functional... -
Comprehensive Review on Sustainable Polymer Additive Manufacturing Published by MDPI, Advocating Multi-Faceted Evaluation of Performance, Processing Burden, and Recyclability
MDPI Switzerland Overview A comprehensive review on the feasibility of sustainable polymer additive manufacturing (AM) has been published by MDPI. The review compares three primary AM pathways—SLA, DLP, and FDM—highlighting challenges in... -
Eastman Deploys Two Molecular Recycling Technologies, PRT and CRT, to Reduce Plastic Waste and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Eastman USA Overview Eastman is deploying two innovative molecular recycling technologies, Polyester Renewal Technology (PRT) and Carbon Renewal Technology (CRT), to address the plastic waste crisis. PRT depolymerizes post-consumer polye... -
Carbios Unveils Enzymatic Recycling Technology, Producing 100% Recyclable High-Quality PET from All Waste Streams, Accelerating Plastic and Textile Circularity
Green Chemistry For Sustainability France Overview Carbios has developed an innovative enzymatic PET recycling technology capable of specifically depolymerizing all types of PET waste, including colored and composite materials, using enz... -
Dow and Gruppo Fiori Commercialize Closed-Loop Depolymerization Recycling for High-Purity Polyurethane Waste from Automobiles
Dow USA Overview Dow, in collaboration with Gruppo Fiori, has commercialized depolymerization as a closed-loop recycling technology for end-of-life polyurethane (PU) waste, enabling PU circularity. They developed a process to recover aut... -
ACS Publications Details Depolymerization Strategies for Efficient Chemical Recycling and Upcycling of Thermoplastic Polyesters
ACS Publications USA Overview A new paper in ACS Publications focuses on depolymerization strategies to enable efficient and convenient chemical recycling and upcycling of commercial thermoplastic polyesters. Three primary depolymerizati... -
Engineered Enzymes Achieve Room-Temperature PET Plastic Depolymerization, Accelerating Circular Recycling
YouTube Global Overview A breakthrough technology utilizes engineered enzymes to depolymerize PET plastic at near-room temperature, offering a faster and cleaner recycling process than conventional methods. This innovation holds the pote... -
Mitsubishi Chemical Divests 105,000-Tonne Taiwan MMA Business to CPDC, Accelerating Asian Market Reorganization and High-Growth Sector Focus
echemi Japan Overview Mitsubishi Chemical divested its 60% stake in Kaohsiung Monomer Co. (MMA production) in Taiwan to China Petrochemical Development Corporation (CPDC) by August 3, 2026. This strategic decision accelerates the reorgan... -
MDPI Publishes Landmark Review on Chemical Upcycling of Plastic Waste to High-Value Products for a Sustainable Circular Economy
MDPI Global Overview A new academic review published by MDPI details recent breakthroughs in chemical upcycling of plastic waste, highlighting innovative pathways to convert post-consumer plastics into high-value monomers, functional che...
