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…
Petrochemical Powder: The Unsung Hero Behind Industrial Innovations
January 18, 2025 – Unveiling the Unsung Hero of the Industrial World: The Versatile Role of Petrochemical Powder In the vast landscape of industrial materials, there exists a remarkable substance known as petrochemical powder, which, despite its lack of public fame, plays a pivotal role on the industrial stage. This term, which may sound unfamiliar…
Recycled Resin Market Faces Challenges Amid Trump Trade Policies and Inflationary Pressures
January 18, 2025 – Trump Trade Policies Stir Inflation Concerns, Shaping Recycled Resin Market Dynamics The deflationary trend has stagnated, and inflationary pressures may be staging a comeback, influenced by Trump’s trade policies. This economic shift could dampen demand for consumer and durable goods, subsequently impacting the demand landscape for recycled resins, according to Emily…
The Impact of Technological Innovations on Modern Lifestyles
August 26, 2024 – Calcium Carbonate: A Pivotal Industrial Material with Stringent Quality Metrics Impacting Subsequent Product Performance Calcium carbonate, a vital industrial raw material, exhibits quality technical indicators that significantly influence the performance of derivative products. Within the chemical industry, particularly in the production of modified masterbatches, there are rigorous requirements for various parameters…
The Physical Traits of Rutile Titanium Dioxide: A Key in Chemical Pigments
April 11, 2025 – In the realm of chemical pigments, rutile titanium dioxide stands out as a star product. As one of the two key types of titanium dioxide, it occupies an indispensable position in numerous industries thanks to its remarkable properties. Rutile titanium dioxide is an extremely high – quality white pigment, boasting high…
Groundbreaking Steel Grid Lift Marks Progress in China’s Polypropylene Plant Project
October 19, 2024 – A significant milestone has been achieved in the construction of a large-scale polypropylene plant project in China, as the steel grid structure of its three-dimensional warehouse has been successfully lifted into place. This marks a steady progression towards the next phase of the project’s development. The roof of this three-dimensional warehouse…
Supply Chain Resilience: How Evonik’s Shanghai Move Redefines Specialty Chemicals Distribution
June 29, 2025 – Evonik Shifts Strategic Production to China with POLYVEST® Localization AsiaMB Exclusive – In a significant move to strengthen its Asian supply chain, German specialty chemicals leader Evonik has announced the relocation of its liquid polybutadiene POLYVEST® ST-E 60 production to Shanghai. The transition, scheduled for completion in Q3 2025, marks a…
Europe’s Chemical Exodus: How BASF’s €10B China Bet Signals a Global Industry Reset
March 17, 2025 – Europe’s chemical industry is undergoing a dramatic contraction, with the European Chemical Industry Council reporting the shutdown of approximately 11 million tons of annual production capacity between 2023 and 2024. Olefins capacity has been reduced by 26%, resulting in a loss of 2.86 million tons of ethylene and propylene output. According…
The Versatile Role of Borated Polyethylene in Nuclear, Medical, and Electronic Industries
January 18, 2025 – Borated Polyethylene Plates: Revolutionizing Industries with Their Neutron Shielding Properties Borated polyethylene plates, known for their exceptional neutron shielding capabilities and superior processing characteristics, are emerging as versatile solutions across various industries. In the nuclear industry, these plates have become the guardians of nuclear facilities such as nuclear power plants and…
Recycled Plastics: A Booming Market with High Demand
February 28, 2025 – Innovative Processing Breathes New Life into Recycled Plastics Recycled plastics, a vital component of plastic recycling, are being revitalized through innovative processing techniques. This process entails not only physical treatments like shredding with mechanical blades but also encompasses a series of meticulous operations such as melting, pelletizing, and modification, aimed at…