Yaneng Chemical Expands Specialty Rubber Output, Eyes New Growth in Fine Chemicals
June 30, 2025 - Shaanxi Yanchang Petroleum Breaks New Ground with Ethylene-Propylene Rubber Production In a significant leap for China’s specialty chemicals sector, Shaanxi Yanchang Petroleum Yan’an Energy & Chemical Co., Ltd. (Yaneng Chemical) has achieved full-capacity operation of its ethylene-propylene rubber (EPR) production line, establishing itself as the first enterprise in Northwest China to…
Austrian-Korean Alliance Sets New Standard for Sustainable Vehicle Interiors
June 27, 2025 – SK Chemicals Pioneers Circular Economy Breakthrough in Automotive Sector Through Strategic European Partnership Seoul/Vienna – In a landmark move for sustainable automotive materials, South Korea’s SK Chemicals has formed an exclusive alliance with Austria’s leading automotive carpet manufacturer to commercialize chemically recycled PET in vehicle interiors. This collaboration marks the first…
The Rising Popularity of Inorganic Pigments in the Plastic Color Masterbatch Industry
March 18, 2025 – Inorganic pigments are demonstrating remarkable advantages within the plastic color masterbatch industry. Derived primarily from natural minerals, these pigments exhibit exceptionally stable performance characteristics, including outstanding weather resistance, lightfastness, and chemical stability. Even when exposed to prolonged sunlight, varying climatic conditions, or humid environments, inorganic pigments maintain their color integrity without…
PVC Industry Pushes for Mercury-Free Production Amid Environmental Pressures
February 20, 2025 – PVC Industry Embraces Mercury-Free Production Amid Growing Environmental Concerns Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a versatile plastic material widely used in construction, packaging, healthcare, electronics, and more, is increasingly under the spotlight for its environmental impact during production. The traditional calcium carbide method of PVC production, which relies on mercury-based catalysts, has posed…
From Waste Bottles to Colorful Fabrics: Jiangsu Peipu’s Green Transformation
November 22, 2024 – The production process of recycled polyester fibers boasts various methodologies, among which the physical method stands out due to its efficiency and environmental friendliness. This approach transforms waste polyester materials into raw materials ready for direct melt spinning through sorting, cleaning, and drying processes. Teng Daojin, the production manager of Jiangsu…
Engineering Plastics: The Versatile Material of the Future
August 10, 2024 – Significant Progress in Guangjin New Materials’ BDO-PBAT Integrated Project Wuhai Guangjin New Materials Co., Ltd. is making substantial headway in its ambitious BDO-PBAT integrated project, located within the Low-Carbon Industrial Park of the Hainan District High-Tech Industrial Development Zone. According to Deputy General Manager Tang Hao, the overall project progress has…
Geopolitical Storm Exposes Fragile Petrochemical Supply Chains
June 17, 2025 – Strait Tensions Reshape Global Energy Landscape as Alternative Technologies Surge AsiaMB reports that geopolitical tensions in the Persian Gulf have triggered a seismic shift in energy markets, with Brent crude prices soaring 14% to $94/barrel following Iran’s threat to potentially block the Strait of Hormuz. This strategic waterway, handling 30% of…
Soil Crisis: Fungal Solution Emerges Against Microplastic Pollution
June 11, 2025 - Fungal Breakthrough Offers Hope in Fight Against Microplastic Soil Pollution A groundbreaking study led by China’s Kunming Institute of Botany has uncovered the cascading effects of microplastics on agricultural ecosystems while identifying a potential fungal solution. The international research team’s findings reveal alarming impacts on soil health and crop productivity, alongside…
From Japan to China: The High-Stakes Race for PVA Optical Film Dominance
June 29, 2025 – PVA Optical Film Market Sees Major Capacity Expansion and Technological Shifts AsiaMB Special Report – The global PVA optical film sector is undergoing significant transformation as industry leader Kuraray announces a major production expansion in Japan while Chinese manufacturers make technological breakthroughs. The Japanese chemical giant revealed plans to invest in…
Groundbreaking Patent for Efficient Blow Molding Sheets from JiaChuang
February 8, 2025 – JiaChuang New Materials (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd. Unveils Groundbreaking Patent for Blow Molding Sheet Production JiaChuang New Materials (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd. has recently drawn industry attention with a new patent application. The company has submitted a patent titled “Efficient Production Processing Technology and Specialized Equipment for Blow Molding Sheets” . According to…