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MYBiomass and API announced a Joint-Development Work (JDA) for production of  nanocellulose  and cellulosic sugars from oil palm empty fruit-bunches (EFBs) into material as enhancing additives in textile, paper, and automotive parts amongst others. The JDA is funded by MYBiomass and harnesses MYBiomass’ strength in oil palm biomass supply, technology adaptation, market development, and combines this with API’s technical and material development expertise.  MYBiomass’s goal is to be a pioneer in setting up commercial biorefineries with potential participation from technology providers, off-takers and investors. This is in-line with the Malaysian Biomass Initiative (MBI) as it addresses the potential of moving up the value-chain, promotes sustainable feedstock supply, and shifts focus to higher-value downstream production. According to MYBiomass’s CEO Ms. R. Puvaneswari, “ The biomass potential is huge but remains largely untapped. As an innovative business venture, MYBiomass uses

Stora Enso is investing EUR 12 million to build a new production line that will manufacture biocomposite granules at Hylte Mill in Sweden. Biocomposite granules enable the use of renewable wood to substitute a large portion of the fossil-based materials in products typically produced in plastics. Production is scheduled to begin during the first quarter of 2018. The annual capacity will be approximately 15 000 tons per year. The ramp-up of the new production line and a new type of manufacturing is expected to take 2–3 years. Innovative & Sustainable Alternative “This investment is part of Stora Enso’s transformation into a renewable materials company and demonstrates our ability to provide an innovative and more sustainable alternative to plastics. With this new biocomposite production line, we are well positioned to capture growth opportunities in climate and environmental friendly materials,”  says Jari Suominen, EVP, Head of Stora Enso’s Wood Products division. Best Use

BIOLINE LABORATORY •a chain of clinical laboratory ,  • is an ISO 9001:2008 laboratory, certified by TUV Rheinland •NABL accredited •dedication, commitment, ambience, technology, human resource, technical expertise, customer care, accuracy are the main pulses of Bioline laboratory •Branches in Tamilnadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.North India presence will be available in major cities in 2017. Corporate Social Responsibility: •is all about people –  patients, staff,  partners and  local community -  Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is important for us •committed to CSR and Our diagnostic services benefited by lakhs of people in south India •In many of the corporate organization we conducted camp - lot of employees got their new life from our diagnostics services •we created the Preventive health care awareness in the society Major Corporate Customers: 1. Enoah Isolution Pvt Ltd 2. G4S Secure solution India Pvt Ltd 3. Union Bank of Ind

Currently, most  bioplastics  are produced using renewable biomass resources, such as vegetable fats, oils, and sweet potatoes, which readily decompose once they are buried in the ground. However, these materials lack the necessary strength and flexibility required to extend the life of plastics in the packaging and electronic industry. New Discovery in Plastics : To date, there have been limited successes in inventing new solvents to dissolve cellulose for commercialization usage. Also, the increase in toxicity associated with current dissolution techniques has made cellulose less attractive for use in the plastic industry. But, Tuskegee University researchers have discovered a new method that can be used to suspend tiny particles of cellulose in an organic solvent that is commonly used in the plastic industry. This technique could remove the current limitations and allow for the creation of a new kind of biodegradable cellulose-based plastic. This product can be used in the prod

The idea behind the seminal Breathing Skins showroom is to use the outer envelope of buildings to variably adapt the indoor climate to the needs of the occupants. The project centers around a breathing facade skin using  transparent  solid sheets of the  polycarbonate  Makrolon®. This is modeled on a natural, organic skin.  Covestro  recently won the innovation award of the European Polycarbonate Sheet Extruders Organization (EPSE) for this development. It was the eighth time the organization had held the Best Polycarbonate Projects Competition to recognize outstanding applications with polycarbonate sheets.  Controllable Permeability: Tobias Becker’s proprietary development makes it possible to infinitely vary the permeability of facades and thus adapt the indoor climate to the user’s specific requirements. Germany’s Federal Minister for the Environment Barbara Hendricks and Maria Krautzberger, president of the German Federal Environment Agency, have now presented Tobias Becke

RESINEX has recently added STYRON™ 2678 MED, a biocompatible polystyrene from Trinseo, to its portfolio of polymers.  ISO Compliant Biocompatible PS: This general purpose injection molding grade has undergone testing based on ISO 10993 standards and is suitable for use in approved medical applications.  It combines the versatility of polystyrenes with the specifically high reliability of supply needed in this industry, and it meets extended demands in terms formulation lock, notification of change and lot traceability.  Typical applications include clear rigid packaging, diagnostic components, petri dishes and housings for test kits. Special Characteristics: Beyond the general advantages of polystyrene, such as outstanding transparency, high stiffness, rigidity and heat resistance, STYRON™ 2678 MED also provides further special characteristics required for medical devices including chemical resistance to fight infection.  The material can be sterilized by ethylene oxide (EtO) and

Foster Corporation has introduced Nanomed MAX® compounds for medical device components that require high strength, yet cannot use metals or traditional reinforced plastics.  These compounds, based on an alloy of meta-xylene diamine polyamide (MX nylon), are United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Class VI tested and suitable for reusable instruments or components that must withstand gamma, e-beam and ethylene oxide sterilization. Need of Nano Reinforced Nylon Alloys: Minimally invasive procedures are increasingly used throughout the healthcare industry. New procedures require instruments, fixtures and components that do not interfere with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computerized axial tomography (CAT), fluoroscopy, and x-ray imaging. Metals are not suitable and plastics often require reinforcing additives, such as glass fiber, to provide sufficient strength for structural components.  However, these traditional additives are too large for molding or extruding intricate device component