The Rising Potential of SAP: Lumus and Yulin Chemical Join Forces
February 17, 2025 – Lumus Technology Inc. has announced a significant breakthrough with the successful securing of a commercial contract from Yulin Chemical Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry Group, for its Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) technology. This marks the first commercial license for Lumus’ SAP technology since its integration into…
Polyester Wax: A Key Player in Improving Plastic Manufacturing Efficiency and Quality
March 19, 2025 – Polyester wax has emerged as a versatile workhorse in the plastics industry, offering a multitude of benefits and conveniences in plastic processing. Its multifaceted applications have significantly enhanced the efficiency and quality of plastic manufacturing. In the realm of engineering plastic modification, polyester wax serves as an invaluable assistant. It effectively…
BASF’s Ultramid® T7000 Bridges the Gap Between PA66 and PPA
December 1, 2024 – BASF has unveiled a groundbreaking PA/PPA blend, Ultramid® T7000, designed to bridge the market gap between PA66 and PPA, specifically tailored for replacing metal structural components. This innovative material, according to industry sources, boasts exceptional mechanical properties, outstanding dimensional stability, ease of injection molding, and a smooth surface finish, making it…
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….
Imitation Fibers: The Future of Textile Industry Innovations
February 27, 2025 – Innovations in Imitation Fibers Make Them Ideal Alternatives to Natural Fibers The textile industry has been witnessing a surge in the popularity of imitation fibers due to their unique structures and properties. These functional fibers, through special processing or modification of synthetic fibers, can rival or even surpass natural fibers in…
A large barite deposit has been discovered in Duyun, Guizhou, with reserves reaching 23 million tons
Recently, the reserves evaluation agency in Guizhou Province conducted a review of a significant geological exploration project and it passed successfully. This project was undertaken by the Sichuan No.3 Geological Brigade Jinzuan Mineral Exploration Engineering Co., Ltd., with the exploration site located in Duyun, Guizhou. The exploration achieved remarkable results, successfully identifying a barite deposit…
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….
Trinseo’s Jean-Luc Dubois Highlights Plastics’ Vital Role and the Urgency of Sustainable Waste Management
August 22, 2024 – Jean-Luc Dubois, the chief scientist at Trinseo, recently emphasized the indispensable role of plastics in meeting society’s most demanding application needs. Plastics, he noted, are closely linked to technological advancements, whether it’s in lightweight vehicle designs for improved fuel efficiency or in hygiene and durable medical equipment. However, with millions of…
Engineering Plastics: The Unsung Heroes of Modern Industry
August 30, 2024 – Engineering Plastics: Pivotal Players in Diversified Industries, Showcasing Unparalleled Performance Engineering plastics have emerged as game-changers across numerous sectors, leveraging their exceptional physical and chemical properties to cater to intricate application demands. Today, AsiaMB delves into a selection of these highly regarded plastics and their defining characteristics. Polyamide (PA), commonly known…
SpecReK Initiative: A Breakthrough in High-Quality Plastic Recycling Technology
December 26, 2024 – BASF has teamed up with Endress+Hauser, TechnoCompound, and the Universities of Bayreuth and Jena to launch a groundbreaking research project named SpecReK, aimed at enhancing the efficiency and quality of mechanical plastic recycling. This initiative has received substantial support from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). The project…