Domestic Polyethylene Market Undergoes Transformation: Capacity Boost and Plant Restarts Usher in New Supply Dynamics
August 02, 2024 – The domestic polyethylene market has recently undergone a series of significant transformations, with not only an increase in production capacity but also a concentrated restart of previously overhauled plants, ushering in new expectations for incremental supply of domestically produced polyethylene. At the end of July, domestic polyethylene production capacity scaled to…
New Polyethylene Wax Polymerization Technology Patented by Qingdao Elai
February 8, 2025 – Qingdao Elai New Materials Co., Ltd. Secures Utility Model Patent for Innovative Polyethylene Wax Polymerization Reactor Qingdao Elai New Materials Co., Ltd. has made a significant technological breakthrough in the field of polyethylene wax production, successfully obtaining a utility model patent titled “A Polymerization Reactor for Polyethylene Wax Raw Materials.” The…
Shandong Xianghai Titanium Invests in Major Expansion of Titanium Dioxide Production
September 09, 2024 – Shandong Xianghai Titanium Resources Technology Co., Ltd. is embarking on a massive investment plan to ramp up its titanium dioxide production capabilities. The company intends to invest 4.5 billion yuan to establish a new material project with an annual output of 300,000 tons of titanium dioxide produced via the chloride process….
From Paper Folds to Supermaterials: Princeton’s Metabot Uses Magnetic Dipoles for Wireless-Controlled Deformation
May 21, 2025 – A research team at Princeton University, led by Prof. Glaucio H. Paulino, has drawn inspiration from ancient origami art to develop an innovative structure called “metabot”—a supermaterial robot featuring unique “chiral” unit cells that can be remotely controlled via electromagnetic field commands to perform complex movements like twisting and contracting. According…
Graphene, Antibacterial Tech Lift China’s Recycling Sector
June 5, 2025 – Amid the global wave of green transformation, China’s renewable resources industry is embracing unprecedented growth opportunities. Driven by the sustained advancement of the “double carbon” goals, the waste plastic recycling and utilization sector has overcome technical bottlenecks, establishing a complete industrial ecosystem that achieves the high-value utilization of millions of tons…
Revalyu Resources: Pioneering Chemical PET Recycling for a Greener Future
December 16, 2024 – Revalyu Resources, a pioneering force in the global recycling sector, is rapidly advancing its expansion plans with the recent commencement of construction on its inaugural overseas facility in Statesboro, Georgia, USA. This state-of-the-art plant, set to commence operations in the latter half of 2027, will boast an impressive annual recycling capacity…
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,…
Jianping County Emerges as Global Bentonite Hub with Ambitious Development Projects
August 19, 2024 – Jianping County, Chaoyang City, Liaoning Province, renowned as the “Hometown of China’s Bentonite,” stands out globally as a pivotal producer of this versatile mineral. Boasting an impressive current reserve of 26.97 million tons and a prospective reserve exceeding 200 million tons, Jianping holds sway in the international bentonite market. Within its…
Royce Universal’s Blockchain-Powered Traceability Aims to Boost EPR and Sustainable PET Recycling
May 21, 2025 – Royce Universal Ltd., a leading player in Thailand’s plastics industry, is spearheading circular economy initiatives by transforming post-consumer PET materials into high-quality food-contact-safe packaging solutions through advanced recycling technologies. The company demonstrates robust recycling capabilities, processing approximately 15,000 tons of post-consumer PET annually. Beyond producing rPET thermoforming sheets from cleaned PET…
France’s Recycling Revolution: A Game-Changer for Masterbatch Producers
June 12, 2025 – AsiaMB Exclusive: French AI Breakthrough Revolutionizes rPET Quality for Masterbatch Applications A groundbreaking collaboration between French recycler Nord Pal Plast (NPP) and technology leader TOMRA is setting new standards in PET purification. Their newly deployed AI-powered sorting system achieves unprecedented material purity levels – a development with significant implications for color…