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From Chemical Tweaks to Physical Coatings: The Pursuit of Lower Rubber Friction
April 24, 2025 – In a multitude of industrial applications, rubber products such as rotary shaft seals and automotive windshield wipers operate under dynamic sliding conditions. Reducing the friction coefficient of rubber surfaces is not only crucial for minimizing operational resistance but also plays a pivotal role in extending product lifespan and enhancing overall performance….
Global – Scale Coal – to – Olefins Project in Inner Mongolia Achieves Full – Scale Production
April 19, 2025 – A remarkable achievement has emerged in the chemical industry. Recently, a crucial milestone has been reached in the Inner Mongolia Baofeng Coal – based New Materials Key Project, constructed by the Suzhou – Hangzhou Company under China Construction Installation. The third MTO unit of the first – phase project, with an…
New Research Lays Bare the Global Plastics Industry’s Troubling Landscape
April 19, 2025 – Plastic, a ubiquitous material in daily life, has given rise to a pollution problem that has escalated into a pressing global challenge. However, for a long time, the global plastics industry has lacked a comprehensive and in – depth systematic analysis. Until recently, this situation has seen a significant breakthrough. On…
New Discovery: Atmospheric Microplastics Enter Food Chain via Plant Leaf Absorption
April 19, 2025 – A significant research achievement on microplastic pollution has recently captured the industry’s attention. A study conducted by research teams led by Professor Wang Lei and Professor Sun Hongwen from the College of Environmental Science and Engineering at Nankai University, in collaboration with Professor Baoshan Xing’s team from the University of Massachusetts…
Rethinking Degradable Plastics: The Hidden Realities
April 19, 2025 – In daily life, many people harbor misunderstandings about “degradable plastics,” mistakenly believing that these plastics can be discarded casually since they will naturally break down. However, the reality is far from this assumption, calling for a renewed understanding of “degradable plastics.” Degradable plastics are not the all – encompassing “environmentally friendly…
Wuhan Researchers’ Pollen – Centric Innovations Offer Hope for Plastic Pollution
April 19, 2025 – A significant breakthrough in plastic pollution governance has emerged. A team led by Professor Deng Hongbing from the School of Resources and Environmental Science at Wuhan University has achieved two remarkable innovations using pollen as the core raw material. They have successfully developed a sponge – like material capable of efficiently…
15 Key Projects Break Ground and Sign in Qingdao Dongjiakou, Fueling Regional Economy
April 19, 2025 – An industrial event centered around high – quality development has kicked off in Qingdao West Coast New Area. The key investment promotion projects signing and key projects groundbreaking ceremony in the second quarter of 2025 in Qingdao Dongjiakou Economic Zone was grandly held. With a total investment of 27.99 billion yuan,…
Over 40 Breakthroughs: Dow Shines at CHINAPLAS 2025, Paving the Way for Sustainable Plastics
April 19, 2025 – The Asian rubber and plastics industry gathering once again ignites a wave of innovation. Dow (NYSE: DOW) made a grand appearance at CHINAPLAS 2025, presenting over 40 groundbreaking customer solutions. Focusing on three key areas – circular economy, material performance enhancement, and packaging innovation – the company is driving the sustainable…
PVC’s Circular Potential in Healthcare Boosted by AIMPLAS Research on Mechanical Recycling
April 7, 2025 – AIMPLAS, the Spanish plastics technology center, has unveiled groundbreaking research that revitalizes the use of sustainable materials in the medical field. The study reveals that flexible PVC (polyvinyl chloride), widely utilized in medical devices, maintains its critical performance indicators even after undergoing up to six mechanical recycling cycles. This finding provides…
MOFCOM Extends Anti-Dumping Measures on Japanese Resorcinol for Five More Years
March 25, 2025 – The Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced on March 22 that, following a review investigation, it has determined that the dumping of imported resorcinol originating from Japan is likely to continue or recur if the anti-dumping measures are terminated, and that such dumping would likely cause continued or recurrent injury to China’s…