Cost Concerns Force SK Geo Centric to Halt Plastic Recycling Project
November 28, 2024 – SK Geo Centric Halts Plastic Recycling Plant Project in France Amid Cost Concerns In a surprising turn of events, SK Geo Centric, a subsidiary of Korean energy giant SK Innovation, has announced the decision to halt plans for a joint plastic recycling plant in France. The news has sparked widespread industry…
Advancements in Solving High Carbon Black Content Issues in PP Masterbatch
November 28, 2024 – Innovations in PP Color Masterbatch Production Tackle Challenges of High Carbon Black Content The production of PP color masterbatch with over 40% carbon black content has long been plagued by issues such as breakage and contamination. Industry experts are actively exploring solutions through process optimization and formula adjustments to enhance production…
Unveiling the Importance of White Masterbatch in Everyday Plastics
November 28, 2024 – White Masterbatch: The Unsung Hero of Plastic Manufacturing White masterbatch, a plastic additive that may seem unfamiliar to many yet is omnipresent in our daily lives, plays a pivotal role in the plastics industry. From injection molding and blow molding to household appliances, toys, packaging materials, and automotive construction, white masterbatch…
Innovations in EVA Foam: How SEBS is Changing the Game
November 27, 2024 – The rise of EVA foam sole materials in the casual athletic footwear industry has been remarkable due to their lightweight and comfortable features. However, EVA’s inherent limitations in flexibility, compression resistance, and slip resistance have prompted the industry to seek improvements through elastomer modification. Among these, SEBS (Styrene-Ethylene-Butylene-Styrene) is emerging as…
From Waste to Bottle: The Journey of the World’s First Bio-PET
November 27, 2024 – A groundbreaking collaboration led by PET resin manufacturer Indorama Ventures, along with six industry giants, has recently introduced the world’s first bio-based PET bottle. Pioneering the application of this innovative product, Japanese beverage giant Suntory Group has incorporated it into selected production lines. The initial batch of bio-PET bottles, totaling 45…
Innovative Solutions in Heat Dissipation: Thermally Conductive Elastomer Technology
November 27, 2024 – In the wake of rapid technological advancements, the expectations for material performance in fields such as electronics and electrical appliances have become increasingly stringent. Against this backdrop, thermally conductive elastomer materials—a novel composite that combines excellent thermal conductivity with superior elasticity—are emerging as a focal point across multiple industries. These materials…
A Closer Look at Nanoscale Titanium Dioxide’s Superior Qualities
November 27, 2024 -In today’s exploration, we delve into the distinctions between nanoscale titanium dioxide and its conventional counterpart, along with the extensive applications of the former. A notable difference lies in their particle sizes. Standard industrial-grade titanium dioxide typically boasts an average particle diameter ranging from 0.2 to 0.3 micrometers, with some products like…
Global Chemical Shakeup: Asahi Kasei Closes Thai Factory
November 27, 2024 – In a significant move, global chemical giant Asahi Kasei has announced plans to shut down its joint venture factory in Thailand, which produces acrylonitrile (AN), methyl methacrylate (MMA), and ammonium sulfate, among other products. According to a resolution passed at Asahi Kasei’s shareholder meeting, its subsidiary, PTT Asahi Chemical Co., Ltd….
CJ Biomaterials Unleashes New PHA Grades for Biodegradable Straw Manufacturing
November 26, 2024 – CJ Biomaterials Unveils Innovative PHACT™ PHA Compounds for Straw Production CJ Biomaterials, a subsidiary of South Korea’s CJ CheilJedang and a leader in polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers, has announced the successful production of straws using its new PHACT™ PHA compound, CB0400A. Headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, the company has developed both amorphous (aPHA)…
Advanced Recycling System Boosts Ester Industries’ Sustainable Growth”
November 26, 2024 – Ester Industries Embraces Green Transformation with Advanced Recycling System in Hyderabad In line with the global shift towards sustainability, the packaging industry in India is witnessing new avenues of growth. Ester Industries, a pioneering force in polyester (PET) film production, has announced the integration of the cutting-edge Gneuss OMNI 200 recycling…