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The Crucial Role of Adhesives in Construction and Decoration
October 27, 2024 – Adhesives: The Unsung Heroes in Construction and Decoration In the construction and decoration industry, adhesives, often seen as ancillary materials, play a crucial role that cannot be overlooked. During actual decoration processes, a vast array of materials, including wallpaper, flooring, ceramics, and stone decorative materials, rely on adhesives for bonding and…
New Bacterial Strain Discovered for PET Plastic Degradation
October 27, 2024 – New Bacterial Strain Offers Hope in Battling Plastic Pollution The escalating issue of plastic pollution has become a pressing environmental challenge, with global plastic waste projections reaching an astonishing 33 billion tons by 2050. Microplastics and nanoplastics, due to their minuscule size and potential for biological ingestion, pose a significant threat…
PET and PVC Packaging: Understanding the Differences
October 27, 2024 – Navigating the world of packaging materials can often feel like a daunting task, especially when faced with popular options like PET (polyethylene terephthalate) and PVC (polyvinyl chloride). Each material boasts its unique set of advantages and disadvantages, making the decision-making process all the more crucial. This article delves into the intricacies…
The Future of Plastics: Advancements in POP, POE, and OBC Technology
October 26, 2024 – Ethylene and advanced α-olefin copolymers are attracting significant attention in the plastics industry due to their unique physical cross-linking properties and thermoplastic elastomer behavior. Among them, ethylene-octene copolymers stand out as a rapidly developing category and have become the preferred material in numerous applications. Dow’s Polyolefin Plastomers (POP) Affinity and Polyolefin…
CBC: A Game-Changer in the Chemical Industry
October 26, 2024 – Revolutionary Cyclic Block Copolymer (CBC) Making Waves in Chemical Industry A new type of olefin copolymer, Cyclic Block Copolymer (CBC), is creating ripples in the chemical industry. This polymer material is produced through the copolymerization of vinyl aromatic hydrocarbons and conjugated olefins, followed by a unique and efficient catalytic hydrogenation process….
Exploring the Future: The Role of Technology in Shaping Society
October 26, 2024 – The global emphasis on sustainability has increasingly shone the spotlight on the application of recycled plastics within the plastics industry. Recently, in-depth discussions have arisen surrounding the utilization of recycled plastics and design for recyclability. In the design-for-recyclability guidelines published by authoritative bodies such as APR, Recyclass, and the China Plastic…
Innovations in Transparent Polypropylene: A Booming Industry
October 25, 2024 – Transparent Polypropylene Industry in China: Thriving and Innovating In recent years, China’s transparent polypropylene (PP) industry has witnessed robust growth, with production and sales consistently rising, making it one of the fastest-growing varieties of polypropylene products. The continuous introduction of new processes and varieties has led to an expansion in the…
Innovating Plastic Safety: Elementis Introduces CHARGUARD™ Flame Retardant Synergists
October 25, 2024 – Elementis, a global leader in specialty additives, has recently announced the expansion of its product line with the addition of plastic compounding applications, and the grand introduction of CHARGUARD™ organic clay-based flame retardant synergists. This innovative product is designed to significantly enhance the anti-dripping and charring efficiency of non-halogenated flame retardants,…
Mastering Transparent Plastics: From Material Selection to Injection Molding
October 25, 2024 – Plastic’s Ascendancy in Modern Industrial Applications: A Focus on Transparent Plastics In the relentless pursuit of enhanced material performance for modern industrial and daily products, plastics have emerged as a formidable contender, steadily replacing glass, particularly in optical instruments and packaging. This transition is primarily attributed to plastics’ advantages, including lightweight,…
Combating Plastic Aging: Causes, Effects, and Solutions
October 24, 2024 – Understanding Plastic Aging: Causes, Effects, and Prevention Plastic, an indispensable material in modern life, has always been under the spotlight for its performance and longevity. However, like humans undergoing aging and eventual demise, plastics too experience a gradual decline in performance due to aging. This article delves into the essence, manifestations,…