The Growing Importance of Ethane in the Global Chemical Industry
February 19, 2025 – Ethane Cracking for Ethylene Production: A Growing Trend in the Global Chemical Industry Ethane cracking is increasingly becoming the preferred method for ethylene production worldwide, thanks to its economic advantages that have captured the attention of numerous companies. Recently, Wanhua Chemical announced plans to diversify the raw materials for its existing…
The Rising Popularity of WPC Decking: Advantages and Considerations
February 19, 2025 – Wood-Plastic Composite Decking: A Versatile and Eco-Friendly Building Material with Varying Price Points Wood-plastic composite (WPC) decking has emerged as a prominent building material in today’s market, captivating homeowners and contractors alike. However, its pricing cannot be generalized due to a multitude of influencing factors. Brand reputation, specifications, material composition, and…
Shandong Xianghai Titanium Invests in Major Expansion of Titanium Dioxide Production
September 09, 2024 – Shandong Xianghai Titanium Resources Technology Co., Ltd. is embarking on a massive investment plan to ramp up its titanium dioxide production capabilities. The company intends to invest 4.5 billion yuan to establish a new material project with an annual output of 300,000 tons of titanium dioxide produced via the chloride process….
September 24, 2024 – Major Chemical Project in Panzhihua: Boosting Calcium Product Output to 180,000 Tons
September 24, 2024 – A significant chemical project is set to grace the Geliping Industrial Park in Panzhihua, Sichuan: an upgraded production line capable of churning out 180,000 tons of calcium products annually. This ambitious venture stems from the expansion of an existing 140,000-ton nano-scale calcium hydroxide new material project, integrating multiple new production lines…
Study Reveals Alarming Microplastic Exposure and Sperm Health Connection
April 2, 2025 – Microplastics (MPs), tiny plastic fibers, particles, or films smaller than 5 millimeters, have emerged as a novel environmental contaminant in global ecosystems. Inevitably ingested through food, inhalation, and even skin contact in daily life, humans are estimated to consume between 0.1 to 5 grams of microplastics per week, posing potential toxic…
Plastic Recycling Partnership: Chengfa and RCDPLAS Forge New Collaboration
January 24, 2025 – Chengfa Environment and RCDPLAS Forge New Path in Plastic Recycling On January 7th, the R&D center of Chengfa Environment hosted a unique plastic recycling cooperation exchange meeting, bringing together representatives from Chengfa Environment and Portugal-based RCDPLAS. During this meeting, the two parties delved into the latest advancements in plastic recycling technology…
Bioplastics: A Rising Star in the Plastic Industry
The bioplastics industry, though long-established, experienced a downturn in the 2010s. Companies in this sector faced bankruptcy or abandonment, and the industry’s development stagnated. This predicament was attributed to over-optimistic initial investments that backfired, coupled with severe bottlenecks in the expansion of commercial production. Moreover, the relatively high prices of bioplastics, compared to the then-cheap…
Soaring Demand: Drainage Board Industry Eyes Promising Future
January 21, 2025 – Global Drainage Board Market Soars Amid Urbanization and Infrastructure Boom The global demand for drainage boards continues to climb, heralding an optimistic outlook for the future. As the pace of urbanization accelerates worldwide and infrastructure projects proliferate, drainage boards, crucial materials in the construction sector, are experiencing a robust growth trajectory…
Polypropylene Revolution: Suzhou Firm’s Anti-Shrinkage Tech Nears Commercialization
April 20, 2025 – The field of chemical materials research and development has witnessed another innovative achievement. The patent application for “A Preparation Method of Anti-Shrinkage Polypropylene Material” submitted by Suzhou Runjia Engineering Plastics Co., Ltd. in November 2024 has entered the public notification stage. This technological innovation is expected to bring new breakthroughs in…
Coca Cola Partners With Merlin Entertainments To Offer The Chance To Win Vip Experiences For Recycling Empty Plastic Bottles
This summer, for a third consecutive year, thrill seekers will be in with a chance of winning VIP experiences at some of the UK’s best-known family attractions in exchange for simply bringing along an empty 500ml plastic bottle and recycling it at one of the specifically designed reverse vending machines across Merlin Entertainments UK attractions….