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Engineering Plastics: The New Metal Replacement in Multiple Industries
August 13, 2024 – Engineering plastics, renowned for their outstanding mechanical properties, durability, corrosion resistance, and heat tolerance, are progressively replacing metallic materials in various sectors. Compared to general-purpose plastics, engineering plastics offer superior performance and enhanced processing convenience. Among the diverse range of engineering plastics, special mention goes to fluoroplastics, polysulfone (PSF), and polyphenylene…
Polyphenylene Ether (PPE): The Lightweight Engineering Plastic Taking Industries by Storm
August 12, 2024 – Polyphenylene ether, commonly known as PPE or PPO, stands out as the lightest engineering plastic, garnering attention for its exceptional dimensional stability and inherent halogen-free flame retardant properties. This versatile material has found its place in various sectors, including photovoltaics, automotive, electronics, home appliances, and water treatment. Notably, this innovative plastic,…
PPS Film: A High-Performance Plastic for Extreme Conditions
August 10, 2024 – PPS, a high-performance specialty engineering plastic, has garnered significant attention due to its unique chemical structure that maintains stability under high-temperature environments. The conjugated structure of benzene rings and sulfur atoms in its main chain prevents PPS from decomposing or undergoing crosslinking reactions at high temperatures, ensuring that the material’s physical…
Engineering Plastics: The Versatile Material of the Future
August 10, 2024 – Significant Progress in Guangjin New Materials’ BDO-PBAT Integrated Project Wuhai Guangjin New Materials Co., Ltd. is making substantial headway in its ambitious BDO-PBAT integrated project, located within the Low-Carbon Industrial Park of the Hainan District High-Tech Industrial Development Zone. According to Deputy General Manager Tang Hao, the overall project progress has…
Polyphenylene Ether (PPE): Transforming Multiple Industries with Its Unique Properties
August 09, 2024 – Polyphenylene ether (PPE or PPO), one of the world’s top five general-purpose engineering plastics, has made significant impacts in various industries such as photovoltaic, automotive, and electronics, thanks to its remarkable characteristics including lightness, dimensional stability, and halogen-free flame retardancy. Invented by General Electric, this material has become an ideal choice…
ABS: The Versatile and Widely Used Thermoplastic
August 07, 2024 – ABS, short for acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer, is a widely used, non-toxic, and odorless thermoplastic plastic. This material appears as translucent ivory or clear pellets, composed of acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene, which respectively contribute chemical resistance, rubber toughness, and ease of processing. Since its emergence in the 1940s, ABS has become a significant…
PEEK: The Versatile Engineering Thermoplastic Taking Industries by Storm
August 07, 2024 – Since its initial development by the British Imperial Chemical Industries in 1978, PEEK, or polyetheretherketone, has emerged as an outstanding engineering thermoplastic. Widely produced and sold by companies like Victrex under the brand “Victrex PEEK”, this material has gained immense popularity in the industry due to its remarkable mechanical properties, chemical…
Engineering Plastics: Revolutionizing Material Science and Industry Applications
August 06, 2024 – Engineering Plastics: Redefining Material Performance and Industry Boundaries In the realm of high-performance polymers, engineering plastics have emerged as a formidable force, capable of enduring mechanical stress across a broad temperature spectrum and thriving in harsh chemical and physical environments. Since their inception in the 1950s, these advanced materials have permeated…
Unveiling the Multifaceted World of Lime Products: From Limestone to Calcium Carbonate Innovations
August 06, 2024 – Diversifying the Lime Product Family: From Limestone to Versatile Calcium Carbonate Forms The vast and diverse family of lime products encompasses a broad spectrum of materials, ranging from limestone and quicklime to hydrated lime and various manifestations of calcium carbonate. Despite their similar-sounding names, these products exhibit distinct properties and serve…
Revolutionizing the Streamline Masterbatch Industry: The Rise of Innovative Formulas, Processes, and Technologies
August 06, 2024 – The Streamline Masterbatch Industry Undergoes Radical Transformation Amidst Formula, Process, and Technological Innovations The streamline masterbatch sector is undergoing a profound transformation, with the emergence of novel formulations, processes, technologies, and manufacturing methodologies, revitalizing this traditional domain. This article delves into the intricacies of these innovations, showcasing how they are reshaping…