contents 05 News
15 Benefi ts of multi-screw extruders While twin-screw extruders are the mainstay for the compounding industry there is growing interest in multiple-screw designs for more challenging applications. Peter Mapleston looks at the available options (Cover image: Gneuss).
27 Moving ahead in PVC additives Whether for stabilisation, lubrication or performance modifi cation, producers of PVC additives continue to bring new and improved product offerings to the market. Peter Mapleston explores the latest developments.
41 Bioplastic compounds get durable Bioplastic compound development is focused on meeting ever more demanding performance requirements with the goal of replacing conventional polymers in durable applications, writes Mark Holmes. PLUS: Taiwan’s FENC shows a development 100% bio-based fi bre grade PET that presents a “drop-in” replacement for petrochemical based resin.
59 No slowdown at Chinaplas 2016 China’s economic growth may be slowing but there was little sign of a slowdown in plastics industry spending at April’s Chinaplas exhbition, which attracted record visitor numbers. Chris Smith reports from Shanghai.
69 WPCs: Putting wood to good use The latest research in wood-plastic composites (WPCs) encompasses the entire range of the industry, from alternative raw materials to new and innovative applications. Lou Reade fi nds out more.
82 Diary
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