As plastic materials, such as products or packaging, which are sent to composting facilities should be potentially biodegradable, it is very important to determine the potential biodegradability of such materials and to obtain an indication of their biodegradability in natural environments.
Actifar's invention relates to a better recyclable diagnostic device designed to detect and identify a target analyte from a liquid sample. Specifically, it focuses on a pregnancy test that detects the hCG hormone.
This month's focus is on innovative techniques of hotmelt and extrusion coating for textiles. Both processes are solvent-free and create a seamless interface between textiles and plastics.