Bioplastics in Australia: Navigating Challenges for a Sustainable Future

April 10, 2025 – The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in Australia has recently released a report titled “The State of Bioplastics in Australia”. This report comprehensively and deeply analyzes the overall situation of the Australian bioplastics system, elaborating on the current development trends, opportunities, and challenges of bioplastics. Looking at the current…

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Color That Lasts: The Engineering Secrets of Industrial Silicone Seals

June 16, 2025 – ​​The Science Behind Silicone Seals’ Colorfast Performance​​ AsiaMB Special Report – Industrial engineers have long marveled at silicone seals’ remarkable ability to maintain vibrant colors through years of harsh service conditions. Our investigation reveals the sophisticated materials science that enables these humble components to outlast their plastic counterparts in color retention….

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PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Meet Their Match: Lummus’ Operational Treatment Unit

April 8, 2025 – On April 1, 2025, Lummus Technology announced an exciting development: its demonstration unit for per – and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals”, has been successfully put into operation and is operating stably. This commercial – scale treatment system ingeniously combines the cutting – edge technologies of Lummus and…

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Sustainable Milestone: BASF’s Shanghai Plant Achieves ISCC+ for PA6

November 11, 2024 – BASF’s Shanghai PA6 Plant Achieves ISCC+ Certification for Sustainable Production BASF’s Monomers division has announced that its polyamide 6 (PA6, also known as Nylon 6) production facility in Shanghai has successfully obtained the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC+), marking a significant milestone. The certification enables the plant to produce and…

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The Dual Threats to Polycarbonate: Yellowing and Cracking Under the Microscope

May 26, 2025 – Polycarbonate (PC): A Dual-Edged Sword of Transparency and Toughness in Modern Applications Polycarbonate (PC), an engineering plastic celebrated for its blend of transparency and resilience, has carved a significant niche in both daily life and industrial sectors. From the luminous headlight casings of automobiles to the sleek exteriors of electronic devices,…

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Titanium Dioxide’s Impact on Color Masterbatch Quality and Application

December 5, 2024 – Titanium Dioxide: The Linchpin in Color Masterbatch Quality Titanium dioxide stands as an indispensable white pigment in the color masterbatch industry, with its quality indices exerting a crucial influence on the performance of masterbatches. Among these, whiteness, a key metric for assessing titanium dioxide’s superiority, directly impacts the coloring power and…

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Mount to Coast Unveils Eco-Friendly Ultra-Running Shoes with BASF’s ecoflex BMB

November 29, 2024 – Hong Kong’s renowned running shoe brand, Mount to Coast, has recently made a groundbreaking move by incorporating BASF’s ecoflex BMB bioplastic into its ultra-running shoe line, unveiling the innovative CircleCELL midsole. This pioneering step marks a significant shift towards replacing traditional Polyether Block Amide (PEBA) materials. The ecoflex biopolymer by BASF,…

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