TotalEnergies Corbion Foresees Significant Growth in Bioplastics Market
August 09, 2024 – TotalEnergies Corbion, a leading global producer of polylactic acid (PLA), is continuously driving the advancement of bioplastics infrastructure. This involves enhancing recycling and waste management systems, as well as establishing global standards. As market awareness and demand for bioplastics grow, the company forecasts a substantial increase in the bioplastics market over…
Ethylene Forum 2024: Exploring High-End New Materials Opportunities
August 09, 2024 – The Ethylene Downstream High-end New Materials Forum is scheduled to take place on September 11, 2024, in Lianyungang. This forum will concentrate on the policy trends of the ethylene industry chain in the context of carbon peak and neutrality, while deeply exploring market opportunities for high-end downstream new materials. These innovative…
Polyphenylene Ether (PPE): Transforming Multiple Industries with Its Unique Properties
August 09, 2024 – Polyphenylene ether (PPE or PPO), one of the world’s top five general-purpose engineering plastics, has made significant impacts in various industries such as photovoltaic, automotive, and electronics, thanks to its remarkable characteristics including lightness, dimensional stability, and halogen-free flame retardancy. Invented by General Electric, this material has become an ideal choice…
ABS: The Versatile and Widely Used Thermoplastic
August 07, 2024 – ABS, short for acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer, is a widely used, non-toxic, and odorless thermoplastic plastic. This material appears as translucent ivory or clear pellets, composed of acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene, which respectively contribute chemical resistance, rubber toughness, and ease of processing. Since its emergence in the 1940s, ABS has become a significant…
PEEK: The Versatile Engineering Thermoplastic Taking Industries by Storm
August 07, 2024 – Since its initial development by the British Imperial Chemical Industries in 1978, PEEK, or polyetheretherketone, has emerged as an outstanding engineering thermoplastic. Widely produced and sold by companies like Victrex under the brand “Victrex PEEK”, this material has gained immense popularity in the industry due to its remarkable mechanical properties, chemical…
Leju Technology: Transforming Plastic Bottles into a Green and Low-Carbon Future
August 07, 2024 – The journey of a plastic bottle after it’s tossed into a recycling bin remains a mystery to many. Today, let’s delve into the green and low-carbon adventure of a plastic bottle by exploring Shanghai Leju Technology Co., Ltd. (referred to as “Leju”). Leju, a technology-driven supply chain management company integrating smart…
Dubang Photoelectric Ushers in New Era of Optical Technology in Nanyang
August 07, 2024 – Inside the Photoelectric Industrial Park of Henan Dubang Photoelectric Co., Ltd. (abbreviated as Dubang Photoelectric) located in the high-tech zone of Nanyang City, modern production facilities such as the main workshop building, power center, and finished product warehouse are rapidly emerging. Workers are busily and orderly engaged in equipment installation and…
Polyethylene Market: Production Growth Despite Summer Slowdown
August 07, 2024 – Despite a decline in the operating rate of domestic polyethylene (PE) producers in July due to the deepening of summer, production volumes unexpectedly increased, reaching 2.1973 million tons and achieving a slight growth of 0.77% compared to the same period last year. During the month, several large petrochemical enterprises partially shut…
Engineering Plastics: Revolutionizing Material Science and Industry Applications
August 06, 2024 – Engineering Plastics: Redefining Material Performance and Industry Boundaries In the realm of high-performance polymers, engineering plastics have emerged as a formidable force, capable of enduring mechanical stress across a broad temperature spectrum and thriving in harsh chemical and physical environments. Since their inception in the 1950s, these advanced materials have permeated…
Unveiling the Multifaceted World of Lime Products: From Limestone to Calcium Carbonate Innovations
August 06, 2024 – Diversifying the Lime Product Family: From Limestone to Versatile Calcium Carbonate Forms The vast and diverse family of lime products encompasses a broad spectrum of materials, ranging from limestone and quicklime to hydrated lime and various manifestations of calcium carbonate. Despite their similar-sounding names, these products exhibit distinct properties and serve…