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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….
Plastic Pollution Crisis: INC-5 Kicks Off with High Stakes and Tight Deadline
November 26, 2024 – With Just a Week Left to Secure New Global Plastic Pollution Agreement, INC-5 Kicks Off in South Korea As the countdown to November 25, 2025, looms large, marking the deadline for nations to forge a new international pact on plastic pollution, the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) has…
Boosting Output: Syensqo’s Plan to Increase Polysulfone Production
November 25, 2024 – Syensqo, the high-performance materials business spun off from the former Solvay, has announced a significant expansion plan. The company revealed that it will increase production at its Udel® polysulfone (PSU) polymer manufacturing line in Marietta, Ohio, aiming to boost output by over 25%. This move complements Syensqo’s recent expansion project at…
New Hope for PFAS Pollution: KQGZ Super Organic Photoreductant
November 23, 2024 – A groundbreaking scientific achievement has emerged from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), where Professor Kang Yanbiao and his research team have successfully developed a super photoreductant named KQGZ. This innovation enables the efficient degradation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including Teflon, under low-temperature conditions. PFAS, often…
Nippon Holdings Consolidates Indian Footprint After Share Repurchases
November 22, 2024 – Nippon Paint Holdings Completes Repurchase of Indian Subsidiaries Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Nippon Holdings) has officially announced the completion of the repurchase of shares in two significant Indian paint manufacturing companies, reintegrating them into its fold as subsidiaries. The transaction was finalized on November 16, 2024….
From Waste Bottles to Colorful Fabrics: Jiangsu Peipu’s Green Transformation
November 22, 2024 – The production process of recycled polyester fibers boasts various methodologies, among which the physical method stands out due to its efficiency and environmental friendliness. This approach transforms waste polyester materials into raw materials ready for direct melt spinning through sorting, cleaning, and drying processes. Teng Daojin, the production manager of Jiangsu…
Pioneering Biogas Development: A Tripartite Partnership
November 22, 2024 – BASF, Shanghai Gas under the Sheneng Group, and Shenji Environmental Technology have recently inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU), marking a deep collaboration in the biogas sector. This strategic move aims to propel the market application and international certification of biogas, jointly exploring sustainable solutions to accelerate the development of the…
A Closer Look at N330 Carbon Black’s Impact on Paint, Coatings, and Masterbatches
November 20, 2024 – N330 Carbon Black: A Game-Changer in Paint, Coatings, and Color Masterbatch Industries N330 carbon black has recently emerged as a star performer in various sectors, including paints, coatings, and color masterbatches, thanks to its exceptional properties. As a highly abrasion-resistant carbon black, N330 not only offers remarkable advantages to products but…
Dongming Petrochemical Achieves Breakthrough with World’s First E-POE Project
November 20, 2024 – Dongming Petrochemical Group (hereinafter referred to as “Dongming Petrochemical”) has announced exciting news: the world’s first 5,000-ton/year Ethylene-based Polyolefin Elastomer (E-POE) project has been successfully established, with the plant now ready for trial production. This landmark achievement signifies a solid step forward in breaking the foreign monopoly on POE technology and…
Intco Recycling Updates on Malaysian rPET Project Progress and PET Performance
November 18, 2024 – Intco Recycling Provides Insights into Malaysian rPET Project and PET Performance Intco Recycling (688087.SH) has recently addressed investor inquiries regarding its 100,000-ton rPET capacity project in Malaysia and the performance of its already established 50,000-ton PET project. The company provided a detailed response on November 15th via an investor interaction platform….