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…
Revolutionizing PLA Production: Wuxi Nanda’s Major Technological Milestone
December 17, 2024 – Wuxi Nanda Achieves Breakthrough in PLA Material Technology Wuxi Nanda Applied Materials, located in the Circular Economy Industrial Park of Qianzhou Street, Huishan District, has made a significant breakthrough in polylactic acid (PLA) material technology, pioneering a green catalytic system and polymerization process technology in China. This enterprise, a product of…
Balancing Act: The Crucial Role of Antioxidants in Color Masterbatch
December 15, 2024 – In the intricate process of manufacturing color masterbatch, the incorporation of antioxidants and lubricants plays a pivotal yet often understated role. Despite their minimal usage, these additives are indispensable, particularly in high-shear processing environments. Without the protective shield of an antioxidant system, color masterbatch is highly susceptible to discoloration, specifically yellowing,…
The Power of Plastic Washing Lines: Quality, Efficiency, and Market Expansion
April 11, 2025 – In the realm of plastic recycling, the plastic washing line has emerged as an industrial – scale processing system of utmost significance, and its importance is growing day by day. Employing a combination of physical and chemical methods, it removes various impurities from the plastic surface, such as oil stains, labels,…
MIT-Backed MacroCycle Aims to Disrupt Plastic Recycling with Energy-Efficient Tech
July 5, 2025 – MacroCycle Secures $6.5M to Pioneer Next-Gen Plastic Upcycling Technology A groundbreaking plastic upcycling startup has emerged as a game-changer in sustainable materials. MacroCycle’s innovative approach transforms PET and polyester textile waste into premium-grade recycled materials through an energy-efficient chemical process developed by researchers from MIT and ETH Zurich. The company’s proprietary…
Global Maritime Reps Agree on 2025 Action Plan to Combat Marine Plastic Litter
February 21, 2025 – The 12th Session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention Concludes Successfully in London. From January 27 to 31, representatives from the global maritime industry converged to deliberate on effective strategies to prevent and combat marine pollution. During the session, the sub-committee reached a broad consensus on the draft “2025 Action…
ABS: The Versatile and Widely Used Thermoplastic
August 07, 2024 – ABS, short for acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer, is a widely used, non-toxic, and odorless thermoplastic plastic. This material appears as translucent ivory or clear pellets, composed of acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene, which respectively contribute chemical resistance, rubber toughness, and ease of processing. Since its emergence in the 1940s, ABS has become a significant…
New Harmony Invests Billions to Forge a Nylon New Material Industry Chain in Tianjin
New Harmony recently unveiled a major investment plan to construct a nylon new material project in the Tianjin Nangang Industrial Zone. The company’s board of directors has approved this initiative, and a corresponding Investment Cooperation Agreement has been signed with the Tianjin Economic and Technological Development Zone Management Committee. The estimated total investment for this…
Milestones in Fluoroplastic Development: Innovations and Breakthroughs Since 1934
August 14, 2024 – The journey of fluoroplastics began in 1934 when I.G. Farbenindustrie in Germany, through the collaborative efforts of F. Schloffer and O. Scherer, developed polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE), marking the birth of fluoroplastics. Just four years later, in 1938, Dr. Plunkett from DuPont pushed the boundaries further by inventing polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), paving the way…
Titanium Dioxide Industry: Navigating Challenges and Trends for Sustainable Growth
August 31st – Titanium dioxide, a star product in the industrial pigment sector, underscores not only the color and performance of multiple industries but also reflects nuanced shifts in the global economy and resource allocation. Recently, dynamics in the titanium dioxide market have garnered widespread attention, particularly in aspects such as raw material supply, production…