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5 Industry news
13 Natural selection: advances in bioplastics New compostable and bio-based plastics continue to hit the market – with applications ranging from mulch film to coffee packaging. Lou Reade reports
21 Polymer analysis adapts to a changing world New certification requirements, tougher regulation and the growth of Cloud-based data are just some factors playing out in the area of polymer analysis, writes Jennifer Markarian
31 Latest applications in polyolefin film From better barrier film formulations to new ways of increasing the use of recyclate, the polyolefin film market is moving as fast as ever
37 Health kick: medical materials/applications Recent examples of extruded medical products – including a thermoformed package for implant screws – show that innovation is thriving
43 Keep in touch with regulation AMI’s Plastics Regulations conference, held in Cologne in March, covers everything from food contact and chemical regulation through to the single-use plastics directive
48 Extruder of the month: Vishakha Polyfab 50 Dates for your diary
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