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The Role of Color in PET Bottle Recycling: Trends and Applications
November 25, 2024 – The color of PET bottles plays a pivotal role in determining their recycling value, as revealed by recent data from the Plastic Recycling Branch of the China Synthetic Resin Association. The data indicates that clear, colorless bottles dominate the market for PET drinking water bottles, accounting for a staggering 72% of…
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…
Revolutionizing Scratch Resistance: Testing and Improving Casters for Durability
November 23, 2024 – Casters, an essential component in various industries including luggage, furniture, medical equipment, and children’s strollers, demand exceptional scratch resistance. To ensure the quality of these rubber-coated caster parts, manufacturers subject them to rigorous scratch resistance tests using specialized machinery. In the realm of scratch resistance testing, key equipment plays a pivotal…
TPEE: The Future of High-Performance Thermoplastic Elastomers
November 22, 2024 – Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomer (TPEE), also known as polyester rubber, is emerging as a star in the world of thermoplastic elastomers, capturing widespread attention due to its unique performance advantages. This linear block copolymer, composed of PBT polyester hard segments and aliphatic polyester or polyether soft segments, offers a combination of rubber…
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…
Meeting Tough TPE Challenges with Smart SEBS Blending Strategies
November 22, 2024 – TPE materials have found widespread applications in automotive parts and wire and cable industries due to their exceptional physical and processing properties. However, achieving a balance of high strength, flexibility, and elasticity in TPE can be a challenge that standard formulations often fail to meet. So, how can this dilemma be…
Titanium Dioxide: The Key to Enhancing Automotive Paint Quality
November 20, 2024 – The Role of Titanium Dioxide in Elevating Automotive Paint Quality Automobiles, as essential modes of transportation in modern life, rely heavily on automotive paints to enhance their aesthetics and protection. These specialized coatings, applied to the vehicle’s surface, not only provide a robust protective layer against corrosion, extending the car’s lifespan,…
Exploring the Dynamic Differences between PP and PE Plastics
November 20, 2024 – Polypropylene (PP) and Polyethylene (PE): The Dynamic Duo of Plastics Unveiled Plastics, an omnipresent material in our daily lives, grace everything from kitchen utensils to medical equipment. Among the plastic elite, Polypropylene (PP) and Polyethylene (PE) stand out as the stars. But what are the differences and similarities between these two…
Green Innovation: Sinopec Launches Pioneering Bio-Based Polyolefin Product
November 19, 2024 – Sinopec has reached a landmark achievement in the field of bio-based materials with the official launch of China’s first domestically produced bio-based polyolefin. This not only signifies a significant breakthrough in China’s research and development of bio-based materials but also lays a solid foundation for promoting green and low-carbon development. Sinopec…
From Crayfish to Cosmetics: Shellworks’ Journey to Sustainable Packaging
November 19, 2024 – A groundbreaking advancement in the realm of eco-friendly materials has been achieved by Shellworks, an innovative company born from a collaborative project between the Royal College of Art and Imperial College London. Initially focused on developing biodegradable plastic bags to mitigate the environmental impact of single-use plastics, Shellworks has astutely pivoted…