From Leader to Lagger: Japan’s Humanoid Robot Decline
February 23, 2025 – Japan’s Humanoid Robot Dominance Fades as Global Landscape Shifts Japan, once hailed as the “Kingdom of Robots,” is witnessing a decline in its prominence in the humanoid robot sector. Notably absent from Morgan Stanley’s “Humanoid 100” report, which lists key public companies in the global humanoid robot industry chain, Japan’s absence…
Innovative Composite Pressure Pipe Revolutionizes Pipeline Construction
February 23, 2025 – A novel composite pipe material, known as the Multi-Reinforced Steel-Plastic Composite Pressure Pipe, has recently garnered significant attention. Utilizing a unique manufacturing process, this pipe seamlessly integrates steel and plastic materials, resulting in a high-performance composite. The structural design of this composite pressure pipe is ingeniously crafted, featuring a plastic lining…
Innovative Catalyst Boosts Plastic Recycling Rates and Hydrogen Output, DGIST Study Finds
February 23, 2025 – A groundbreaking advancement in plastic recycling technology has been achieved by Professor Chiyoung Park’s team at the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) in South Korea. The research findings, published in the esteemed “Chemical Engineering Journal,” introduce a novel catalytic technique that efficiently removes additives from plastics while simultaneously…
The Blue Revolution: Deep-Sea Enzyme Transforms Marine Pollution and Global Markets
February 23, 2025 – A groundbreaking announcement has been made by the Chinese Academy of Environmental Sciences and China Shipbuilding Group: the new marine plastic-degrading enzyme, “OceanClean 1,” has successfully achieved industrial-scale production. Concurrently, the two parties have launched an ambitious 30-year plan to clear the Pacific Garbage Patch using their self-built 10,000-ton cleanup fleet….
The Vital Role and Impact of Mineral Fillers in the Plastics Industry
February 23, 2025 – Mineral powder materials play a vital role in the plastics industry, encompassing a wide range such as calcium carbonate, talc, and kaolin. These materials are extensively used in plastic products with the primary objectives of filling, performance enhancement, and cost reduction. The selection of mineral fillers is not arbitrary; they significantly…
Microplastics in Our Lives: A New Threat to Hair Health?
February 21, 2025 – New Potential Culprit in Hair Loss: Microplastics Emerge as a Concern! In recent years, hair loss has become a growing concern for many, with even the younger generation joining the ranks of those experiencing thinning hair, baldness, and receding hairlines. These phenomena have left numerous individuals feeling anxious. Now, surprisingly, microplastics…
Plastic Revolutionizes Rocket Manufacturing: A New Era in Aerospace Materials
February 21, 2025 – Plastic Emerges as a Game-Changer in Rocket Manufacturing, Ushering in a Material Revolution for Aerospace Technology. In the long journey of exploring the universe, an seemingly ordinary material – plastic – is gradually making its mark as a rising star in the field of rocket manufacturing. Traditionally, the selection of materials…
Global Maritime Reps Agree on 2025 Action Plan to Combat Marine Plastic Litter
February 21, 2025 – The 12th Session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention Concludes Successfully in London. From January 27 to 31, representatives from the global maritime industry converged to deliberate on effective strategies to prevent and combat marine pollution. During the session, the sub-committee reached a broad consensus on the draft “2025 Action…
Portuguese Experts Aid Hamingji in PVC Line Debugging for Mass Production
February 21, 2025 – Hamingji (Ningbo) Automotive New Materials Co., Ltd., based in Chunxiao, Beilun, Ningbo, is embracing an international technical cooperation extravaganza. Recently, a technical team comprising 25 Portuguese experts arrived at this Sino-Portuguese-American joint venture, with the mission to assist in equipment debugging, tackle production technical challenges, and ensure the smooth commissioning of…
India Application Development Center: A Milestone for LANXESS’ Innovation Strategy
February 21, 2025 – Specialty chemicals giant LANXESS unveiled its India Application Development Center (IADC) in Thane, Mumbai, on February 14, 2025, marking a significant step to further bolster the company’s innovation capabilities and customer service excellence. The establishment of IADC underscores LANXESS’ strategic focus on India as a pivotal market and innovation hub, enhancing…