When Your Car’s Paint Fades: Risks, Reasons, and Remedies
May 13, 2025 – When the paint of your beloved car subtly changes color, it’s not just about aesthetics; it could be a crucial “health warning” from your vehicle. For car owners, learning scientific methods to deal with paint discoloration and understanding the potential risks involved has become an essential part of vehicle maintenance. The…
PEEK’s Invasion of Humanoid Robots: From Components to Mass Production
April 27, 2025 – In the current wave of technological advancements, the humanoid robot sector is experiencing rapid growth, and the associated material technologies have captured significant attention. Recently, XPENG Motors unveiled its humanoid robot IRON at the Shanghai Auto Show, announcing plans for large – scale industrial mass production by 2026, which has sparked…
New Recycling Initiative in Korla: Enhancing Resource Utilization and Employment
March 24, 2025 – In the waste material recycling and processing industrial park located in Halayugong Town, Korla City, Xinjiang, the Korla Renewable Resource Recycling Project is making steady progress. Some of the factory buildings have already been put into operation, and staff are meticulously sorting recycled materials. As the core area of the project,…
PO11 Plant Closure: LyondellBasell and Covestro Address Profitability Pressures
March 19, 2025 – LyondellBasell and Covestro have jointly announced the permanent shutdown of the PO/SM production unit, PO11, located at their Maasvlakte plant in the Netherlands. This decision comes amidst global chemical market oversupply, a surge in Asian imports, and persistently high production costs in Europe, aiming to address the ongoing profitability challenges faced…
The Crucial Role of Adhesives in Construction and Decoration
October 27, 2024 – Adhesives: The Unsung Heroes in Construction and Decoration In the construction and decoration industry, adhesives, often seen as ancillary materials, play a crucial role that cannot be overlooked. During actual decoration processes, a vast array of materials, including wallpaper, flooring, ceramics, and stone decorative materials, rely on adhesives for bonding and…
The Art and Science of Polypropylene Raw Material Selection
November 18, 2024 – Polypropylene (PP), a pivotal thermoplastic resin in the chemical industry, hinges on meticulous selection of its production materials. The manufacturing process of polypropylene encompasses as the core ingredient, alongside catalysts and an array of auxiliary materials, forming the bedrock of its production. The core raw material, propylene monomer, is primarily refined…
PEEK: The Versatile Engineering Thermoplastic Taking Industries by Storm
August 07, 2024 – Since its initial development by the British Imperial Chemical Industries in 1978, PEEK, or polyetheretherketone, has emerged as an outstanding engineering thermoplastic. Widely produced and sold by companies like Victrex under the brand “Victrex PEEK”, this material has gained immense popularity in the industry due to its remarkable mechanical properties, chemical…
New Discovery: Atmospheric Microplastics Enter Food Chain via Plant Leaf Absorption
April 19, 2025 – A significant research achievement on microplastic pollution has recently captured the industry’s attention. A study conducted by research teams led by Professor Wang Lei and Professor Sun Hongwen from the College of Environmental Science and Engineering at Nankai University, in collaboration with Professor Baoshan Xing’s team from the University of Massachusetts…
Titanium Dioxide’s Impact on the Plastics Industry and the Emergence of Yttrium-doped Alternatives
August 30, 2024 – Titanium dioxide, commonly known as titanium dioxide powder (SIO2), has been widely recognized as an excellent white pigment since its widespread application and in-depth research and development. It finds extensive use in various industries such as coatings, plastics, papermaking, printing inks, and more. Notably, the plastics industry stands as the second…
Circular Economy in Packaging: Liveo Research’s PET Blister Pack Gets Certified
December 18, 2024 – Liveo Research has made a significant stride in the packaging industry by securing certification for its One-Material PET Blister Pack (OMB) from Petcore Europe’s blister recyclability assessment platform. This achievement not only bolsters the drive for sustainability in the packaging sector but also underscores the importance of circular economy principles in…