Europe’s 2031 Plastic Mandate Drives Innovation: Toyota Boshoku and ISONO Unveil High-Performance Recycled Automotive Plastics
May 23, 2025 – As the European Commission continues to tighten environmental regulations, particularly its revised plans for the End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Directive, the automotive industry is undergoing a green transformation. Under the new rules, all new vehicles sold in Europe must incorporate a specified proportion of recycled plastics by 2031, aiming to boost resource…
Honeywell’s £1.8 Billion Catalyst Coup: Reshaping Global Energy and Sustainability Markets
May 23, 2025 – The global chemical industry has been abuzz with a major development: Honeywell has sealed an all-cash acquisition deal worth £1.8 billion (approximately RMB 17.4 billion) to acquire Johnson Matthey’s catalyst technology division. This strategic move not only marks another significant step for Honeywell in the energy and sustainability sectors but also…
Röhm’s 15-Year Shanghai Journey: From Production Base to Innovation Powerhouse
May 23, 2025 – During Shanghai’s recent “Face-to-Face with Headquarters” initiative, journalists accompanied officials on an exclusive tour of Röhm Chemical’s integrated production base and Asian Technology Center in the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park. As a global leader in methacrylate chemicals, Röhm has, over the past 15 years since establishing its first Shanghai facility in…
From River Barriers to Circular Economy: How Nations Are Combating the 2 Billion-Ton Waste Crisis
May 23, 2025 – A recent report from the United Nations Environment Programme reveals a stark reality: the annual global production of urban solid waste has now exceeded 2 billion tons, with plastic pollution steadily wreaking havoc on Earth’s ecosystems. In this worldwide battle against “white pollution,” nations are deploying innovative strategies to chart new…
Color Oil: The Versatile Powerhouse Reshaping Material Coloration Across Industries
May 23, 2025 – In the dynamic landscape of material coloration, color oil—a colloidal or suspension system formed by uniformly integrating pigments or dyes into an oily medium—has emerged as a cornerstone. Renowned for its exceptional fluidity, covering power, and adhesion properties, this versatile solution has become indispensable across diverse industries, from coatings and inks…
From Insulation to Innovation: The Rising Trajectory of PI Film in China’s High-Tech Sector
May 23, 2025 – Polyimide (PI) film, recognized as the world’s most superior film-type insulating material, stands alongside carbon fiber and aramid fiber as three critical polymer material bottlenecks restricting the development of high-tech industries in China. This advanced material has secured a pivotal role across numerous cutting-edge sectors, including flexible circuit boards, consumer electronics,…
Precision in Plastic Color Matching: A Comprehensive Workflow Guide
May 22, 2025 – In the intricate process of color matching for plastic products, meticulous attention to detail in both the preparatory phase and the actual operation is crucial to ensure the final product’s color aligns precisely with client specifications. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the color matching workflow. During the preparatory stage, color…
Tackling White Paint Stains on Cars: Best Practices and Their Pros and Cons
May 22, 2025 – When cars encounter white paint stains during daily use, it not only mars their aesthetic appeal but may also pose a potential threat to the car’s paintwork. To tackle this issue, this article presents several practical methods for removing white paint stains, along with an analysis of their respective advantages and…
From Lab to Clinic: Chinese Researchers Unveil ‘Rigid-Flexible’ Hydrogels to Mimic Natural Cartilage Lubrication
May 21, 2025 – Declining articular cartilage lubrication, akin to mechanical parts losing lubricant, accelerates cartilage wear and triggers osteoarthritis, severely impacting patients’ mobility. For years, medical and materials science fields have pursued materials mimicking natural joint lubrication. Recently, the State Key Laboratory of Lubricating Materials at the Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy…
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…