The Blue Revolution: Deep-Sea Enzyme Transforms Marine Pollution and Global Markets
February 23, 2025 – A groundbreaking announcement has been made by the Chinese Academy of Environmental Sciences and China Shipbuilding Group: the new marine plastic-degrading enzyme, “OceanClean 1,” has successfully achieved industrial-scale production. Concurrently, the two parties have launched an ambitious 30-year plan to clear the Pacific Garbage Patch using their self-built 10,000-ton cleanup fleet….
TPEE: The Future of High-Performance Thermoplastic Elastomers
November 22, 2024 – Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomer (TPEE), also known as polyester rubber, is emerging as a star in the world of thermoplastic elastomers, capturing widespread attention due to its unique performance advantages. This linear block copolymer, composed of PBT polyester hard segments and aliphatic polyester or polyether soft segments, offers a combination of rubber…
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…
Nylon’s Expanding Horizons: Thriving Across Diverse Sectors
April 24, 2025 – Since DuPont successfully invented nylon (polyamide, PA) in 1938, this polymer material centered around amide bonds has embarked on a remarkable development journey. Starting as a material for stockings, nylon has transformed into an indispensable “backbone” of modern industry. Thanks to its outstanding properties such as high strength and wear resistance,…
ECI Group’s Shanghai Expansion: Unveiling a New Chapter in Polyolefin Technology
April 28, 2025 – A significant development has emerged in the global polyolefin technology arena. On April 10, the renowned ECI Group, a leading holder of polyolefin technology patents and provider of engineering services, officially established an office in Shanghai. This strategic move is regarded as a pivotal milestone in the ECI Group’s development journey,…
Revolutionizing Plastics: The Rise of Negative Ion Plastic Masterbatch
December 21, 2024 – Negative Ion Plastic Masterbatch: A Rising Star in the Chemical Industry In recent years, a functional additive known as negative ion plastic masterbatch has emerged as a prominent player in the chemical industry, showcasing its unique advantages across various sectors. Utilizing advanced nanotechnology, this masterbatch meticulously incorporates negative ion powder into…
Hidden Dangers of Reusing Plastic Bottles for Food Storage
March 16, 2025 – Reusing Plastic Bottles for Food Storage: A Hidden Health Hazard In an effort to be eco-friendly, many people wash and reuse mineral water and soda bottles for storing soy sauce, vinegar, or even rice and grains. However, what seems like a sustainable practice may actually pose significant health risks. Why is…
New Research Lays Bare the Global Plastics Industry’s Troubling Landscape
April 19, 2025 – Plastic, a ubiquitous material in daily life, has given rise to a pollution problem that has escalated into a pressing global challenge. However, for a long time, the global plastics industry has lacked a comprehensive and in – depth systematic analysis. Until recently, this situation has seen a significant breakthrough. On…
Transforming Packaging: Bio-based Materials and Technological Advances Take Center Stage
March 12, 2025 – The world’s oceans are under siege from a staggering 8 million tons of plastic waste annually, causing irreparable damage to marine ecosystems. Amidst this crisis, global restrictions on plastic use are tightening, and carbon neutrality initiatives are accelerating, ushering in a profound transformation in the packaging industry centered on material and…
Policy vs. Profit: Can Europe’s Recycled PET Market Survive the Price Gap?
July 1, 2025 – rPET Price Crisis Threatens Europe’s Circular Economy Goals The European recycled PET (rPET) market is grappling with unprecedented pricing pressures, creating a major hurdle for sustainability commitments across the industry. With rPET prices soaring to €1,800 per ton—80% higher than virgin PET (vPET)—manufacturers are struggling to justify the cost of using…