EU’s 2040 Target: Scaling Recycled Plastics to Capture 15% Market Share Amid Cost Challenges
May 29, 2025 – The global plastic circular economy stands at a crossroads, facing both monumental challenges and promising opportunities. A recent study by Bain & Company highlights that Europe’s plastic chemical recycling sector requires substantial capital investment to achieve cost parity with virgin plastics, a transition expected to span 20-30 years. According to Bain’s…
Calcium Carbonate: A Key Ingredient for Enhanced Adhesive Performance
August 15, 2024 – Calcium carbonate plays a pivotal role in the adhesives industry. By incorporating an appropriate amount of calcium carbonate powder, the adhesive properties and stability of glues can be significantly enhanced. The microfine structure and porous nature of calcium carbonate increase the contact area between the adhesive and the material being bonded,…
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…
Breakthrough in Conductive Plastics: UCLA’s New PEDOT Nanofiber Boosts Energy Storage
Here’s an English version of the article: Chemists at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have recently made a significant breakthrough in the field of conductive plastics. They have developed a new type of PEDOT (poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)) nanofiber that not only exhibits significantly enhanced conductivity but also boasts a vastly increased surface area, greatly improving…
Zhengzhou Zhongyuan Drying Leads the Way in Polymer Drying Technology
September 26, 2024 – Zhengzhou Zhongyuan Drying Engineering Co., Ltd., nestled in the heart of Zhengzhou High-tech Industrial Development Zone, has emerged as a frontrunner in China’s drying equipment manufacturing sector since its inception in 1988. This technology-driven enterprise, integrating design, research, and production, specializes in metering, blending, and conveying systems for a broad spectrum…
Landmark Achievements at Dusseldorf China’s 2024 Exhibitions, Paving the Way for International Growth
February 8, 2025 – Dusseldorf China’s 2024 Exhibitions Achieve Unprecedented Success, Boosting International Market Expansion for Businesses In 2024, Dusseldorf China’s 11 major exhibitions shone brightly, attracting a total of 9,800 domestic and international exhibitors and half a million professional visitors across a massive 710,000 square meters of exhibition space. The exhibitions, spanning various sectors…
Packaging Breakthrough: New 4.9g Bottle Cuts Plastic Use by 30% Without Sacrificing Performance
July 5, 2025 – Industry Giants Shatter PET Bottle Weight Barrier with Revolutionary Design A groundbreaking collaboration between packaging leaders Krones and Husky has yielded the lightest 500ml PET beverage bottle ever produced. Weighing just 4.9 grams, the Factor 101 bottle represents a 30% reduction from conventional designs while maintaining exceptional durability standards. The innovation…
Daxie Petrochemical Achieves Milestone in Polypropylene Project with Successful Reactor Lifting
August 14, 2024 – The 2×450,000-ton-per-year polypropylene plant of Daxie Petrochemical’s refinery-chemical integration project has recently achieved a significant milestone. The successful lifting and installation of its first reactor, 1216-R-201, marks the completion of all 32 major equipment liftings for the polypropylene unit. This polypropylene facility, one of the largest in China, boasts a diverse…
Unlocking the Potential of ISBM: Key Insights into Plastic Packaging Innovation
November 13, 2024 – ISBM Technology: Revolutionizing Plastic Packaging with Efficiency and Flexibility In the plastic packaging industry, ISBM (Injection Stretch Blow Molding) technology has emerged as a favorite due to its efficiency and flexibility. This advanced technique is widely applied to various materials such as PET, PETG, PCTG, Tritan, PC, SAN, PP, and PA,…
Tongkun Holding’s $28M Bet: A Closer Look at Asia’s Newest Masterbatch Plant
July 5, 2025 – Zhejiang Youze Materials Unveils Cutting-Edge Masterbatch Production Facility AsiaMB Exclusive – A new era in color masterbatch manufacturing has begun at Zhejiang Youze Materials Technology’s Shimen Industrial Park complex. The company’s recently commissioned production line combines international technology with domestic innovation to create a world-class manufacturing operation. The facility features three…