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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…
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…
PVC Industry Pushes for Mercury-Free Production Amid Environmental Pressures
February 20, 2025 – PVC Industry Embraces Mercury-Free Production Amid Growing Environmental Concerns Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a versatile plastic material widely used in construction, packaging, healthcare, electronics, and more, is increasingly under the spotlight for its environmental impact during production. The traditional calcium carbide method of PVC production, which relies on mercury-based catalysts, has posed…
DeepSeek’s Strategy Paves Way for Chemical Industry Transformation
February 20, 2025 – The chemical industry is on the brink of unprecedented opportunities and transformations as the AI wave surges forward. Recently, DeepSeek has successfully disrupted the long-standing “compute power stacking” model in the global AI industry with its innovative “low-cost + open-source approach” strategy, paving the way for the widespread application of AI…
The Rising Popularity of WPC Decking: Advantages and Considerations
February 19, 2025 – Wood-Plastic Composite Decking: A Versatile and Eco-Friendly Building Material with Varying Price Points Wood-plastic composite (WPC) decking has emerged as a prominent building material in today’s market, captivating homeowners and contractors alike. However, its pricing cannot be generalized due to a multitude of influencing factors. Brand reputation, specifications, material composition, and…
PVC Powder Market in Crisis: Profitability Plummets Amid Weak Demand
February 19, 2025 – PVC Powder Market Faces Chilly Winds as Profitability Plummets The PVC powder market has been caught in a cold spell in recent years, with persistent weak demand and a growing glut leading to a relentless slide in prices. This dire situation has severely impacted the profitability of the industry, with most…
The Versatile Furoic Acid: From Food to Pharmaceuticals
February 19, 2025 – Furoic Acid, an organic acid with the chemical formula C6H10O5 and a molecular weight of 162.14, is making waves across multiple industries with its unique properties. Derived from the fermentation and extraction of rice bran or grain residues, furoic acid boasts antioxidant and antibacterial effects, shining brightly in the food, pharmaceutical,…
Final Ruling on Anti-Dumping Duties for Chinese TiO2 in India Announced
February 19, 2025 – India Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on Titanium Dioxide from China, Levied on a Specific Quantity Basis On February 12, 2025, India announced its final ruling, imposing anti-dumping duties on titanium dioxide (TiO2) originating from China, with the duties calculated based on the margin of injury. The levying of these duties will be…
CEPE Outlines Concerns and Next Steps Amid EU TiO2 Anti-Dumping Row
February 15, 2025 – The European Council of Paint, Printing Ink, and Artist’s Colours Manufacturers (CEPE) has expressed disappointment over the European Commission’s decision to impose anti-dumping duties on imports of titanium dioxide (TiO2) from China, according to recent reports in overseas media. In an interview, CEPE’s Managing Director, Christel Davidson, elaborated on the association’s…
Diverging PLA Price Trends: Europe vs. US in 2025
February 13, 2025 – PLA Price Trends Diverge in Europe and US Amid Demand Shifts and Logistical Hurdles In the first half of January 2025, the price trends of polylactic acid (PLA), a bioplastic, diverged significantly between the European and US markets. While European prices saw an upward trajectory, the US market remained steady. This…