Overcoming Pigment Dispersion Challenges in Color Masterbatch Production
August 13, 2024 – The quality of color masterbatch products is directly impacted by the dispersion of pigments during the manufacturing process. To address the challenges associated with pigment dispersion, color masterbatch manufacturers are actively exploring various strategies aimed at expanding market share and optimizing cost structures. The inherent characteristics of pigments, such as surface…
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,…
Medical Plastics: Unraveling the Effects of Sterilization Techniques and Regulatory Constraints
May 13, 2025 – With the vigorous growth of the healthcare industry, medical plastics, as a crucial component of medical devices, have their sterilization tolerance closely intertwined with the reliability and lifespan of products. Different sterilization methods exert diverse impacts on the properties of medical plastics, which has become a key consideration for modified plastics…
Global Plastic Pollution: An Urgent Call for Action
【Color Masterbatch Industry Network】July 26 news, Plastic and microplastics have pervaded every corner of the Earth, even entering the human body, and their massive quantity is far beyond a simple measurement of 1000 or 2000 tons. In fact, the global per capita weekly intake of microplastics is approximately 5 grams, equivalent to the weight of…
Global Chemical Giants Announce Price Adjustments Amid Cost Pressures
January 18, 2025 – The chemical industry has kicked off the new year with a wave of price hikes as global giants announce adjustments to their product prices in response to escalating cost pressures. On January 15th, Wanhua Chemical announced an increase in the selling prices of MDI (diphenylmethane diisocyanate) and TDI (toluene diisocyanate) in…
September 14, 2024 – Color Masterbatch Industry: Pioneering Innovation and Eco-Efficiency in Plastic Coloring
September 14, 2024 – The color masterbatch industry, a cornerstone in the realm of plastic coloring, continues to thrive on the strength of its superior pigmentation, eco-friendliness, and ease of storage and transportation. This high-polymer composite coloring material is meticulously crafted through a multi-step process, beginning with a color resin base that is infused with…
From Lab to Landfill: Bluepha’s PHA Breakthroughs Tackle Global Plastic Crisis
May 19, 2025 – Amid escalating global plastic pollution and the pursuit of “dual carbon” goals, Shanghai Bluepha Biotechnology Co., Ltd., in collaboration with renowned academic institutions such as Fudan University and the University of Oxford, has achieved three pivotal breakthroughs in polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biomanufacturing technology. These achievements include setting a new world record of…
Guangxi Anhexinju Pioneers Integrated Pigment-Dispersion Production with Ambitious 35,000-Ton Project
September 25, 2024 – Guangxi Anhexinju Technology Co., Ltd. is forging ahead with the construction of its ambitious project aimed at producing 30,000 tons of iron oxide and 5,000 tons of high-quality nano pigment dispersions annually. Following the completion of the environmental assessment public notification, preparations for the project, which boasts a total investment of…
Innovations Abound at RUPLASTICA: Russia’s Premier Plastics Event
January 23, 2025 – RUPLASTICA 2025: A Grand Gathering for Russia’s Plastics and Rubber Industry The much-anticipated RUPLASTICA event, Russia’s premier exhibition for the plastics and rubber industry, is set to make a spectacular return from January 21 to 24, 2025. This iconic trade show, which draws exhibitors and professionals from around the globe, promises…
New Discovery: Atmospheric Microplastics Enter Food Chain via Plant Leaf Absorption
April 19, 2025 – A significant research achievement on microplastic pollution has recently captured the industry’s attention. A study conducted by research teams led by Professor Wang Lei and Professor Sun Hongwen from the College of Environmental Science and Engineering at Nankai University, in collaboration with Professor Baoshan Xing’s team from the University of Massachusetts…