The Link Between Takeout – Associated Microplastics and Cardiovascular Diseases
April 10, 2025 – In today’s fast – paced life, takeout has become a convenient choice for many “working people” to solve their three meals a day. However, while enjoying the convenience of takeout, people often overlook the hidden health hazards. Besides the commonly criticized issues of high – oil, high – salt, and low…
Shandong Xianghai Titanium Resources to Invest 4.5 Billion Yuan in New Chlorination Titanium Dioxide Project
September 11, 2024 – Shandong Xianghai Titanium Resources Technology Co., Ltd. has announced plans to invest 4.5 billion yuan in the construction of a new 300,000-ton annual capacity chlorination titanium dioxide new material project. The project, which will occupy approximately 538.65 acres of land and have a total construction area of about 184,100 square meters,…
Global Pyrolysis Capacity to Triple by 2027, Driven by Chemical Recycling Boom
September 12, 2024 – In recent years, as global efforts to address plastic pollution have intensified, waste plastic chemical recycling technology has garnered significant attention. According to Lux Research, a leading technology innovation research and consulting firm, 2024-2025 is poised to be a critical period for chemical recycling, specifically pyrolysis, with global pyrolysis capacity expected…
Clariant Defends Against EU Antitrust Claims: Cites 2020 Fine as Precedent in Ongoing Litigation
June 4, 2025 – International chemical giant Clariant has been thrust into a fresh antitrust litigation storm after receiving a €1 billion damages lawsuit filed by the Dutch OMV Group at the Amsterdam Court on May 26. This marks the fifth such legal action against Clariant in the past two years, intensifying scrutiny over its…
From Waste Bottles to Colorful Fabrics: Jiangsu Peipu’s Green Transformation
November 22, 2024 – The production process of recycled polyester fibers boasts various methodologies, among which the physical method stands out due to its efficiency and environmental friendliness. This approach transforms waste polyester materials into raw materials ready for direct melt spinning through sorting, cleaning, and drying processes. Teng Daojin, the production manager of Jiangsu…
Titanium Dioxide Industry: Navigating Challenges and Trends in a Dynamic Market
AsiaMB, August 31st — Titanium dioxide, a star product in the industrial pigment sector, underscores not only the colors and performance of multiple industries but also reflects the nuanced shifts in the global economy and resource allocation. Recently, dynamics in the titanium dioxide market have garnered widespread attention, particularly in terms of raw material supply,…
Non-Phosgene MDI Tech Marks Breakthrough in Green Chemical Production
February 9, 2025 – A groundbreaking green production technology for diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI), developed jointly by the Institute of Process Engineering of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shaanxi Coal Technology Development Center, and Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry Technology Research Institute, has recently completed the full-scale calibration of its industrial pilot plant. During the trial…
Dow and Bellinturf Revolutionize Artificial Turf with 100% PCR Resin: A Circular Economy Milestone
May 28, 2025 – While natural grass lawns are often celebrated as symbols of ecological beauty in humanity’s pursuit of green living, few recognize the substantial resource burdens and environmental stresses hidden beneath their vibrant surfaces. From water waste caused by frequent irrigation to potential soil and water contamination from chemical pesticides, and even carbon…
From Flow to Function: How Rheology Shapes Masterbatch Quality and Processing
August 29, 2025 – As the polymer materials industry advances towards high-end and functional applications, color masterbatch, a critical carrier that binds pigments/functional additives with resin matrices, plays a pivotal role in determining the performance and processing stability of downstream products. At the heart of masterbatch research, production, and application lies rheological properties—a core factor…
PLA Spoon Recall Highlights Safety, Transportation Challenges
November 11, 2024 – PLA Tableware from China Recalled in Denmark Due to Safety Concerns A recent incident has seen a batch of polylactic acid (PLA) tableware exported from China to Denmark being recalled. The spoons, made from PLA material, were found to degrade rapidly, leading to the formation of small parts that pose a…