Sustainable Future: Clariant Unveils PFAS-Free Portfolio and Innovation Plans
December 1, 2024 – Clariant Leads Industry Transformation with PFAS-Free Additive Portfolio Clariant has successfully completed its transition to a fully PFAS-free additive portfolio by the end of 2023, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to sustainability and customer-centric innovation. As global regulatory scrutiny over PFAS substances intensifies, Clariant’s proactive strategy underscores its forward-thinking…
High-Purity BDO Production Kicks Off at Xinjiang Xinye’s Phase II Facility
December 1, 2024 – Xinjiang Xinye Energy & Chemical Co., Ltd. Achieves Major Milestone with Successful Launch of 200,000 TPA BDO Phase II Project Xinjiang Xinye Energy & Chemical Co., Ltd. has announced the successful startup of its 200,000 tons per annum (TPA) 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) Phase II project on November 27, following 18 months of…
Pioneering Plastic Recycling Solutions: Wanrong Technology’s International Partnership
December 1, 2024 – Wanrong Technology Partners with Korean Eco-Firm to Advance Plastic Recycling Solutions In a landmark move, Wanrong Technology, a leading player in China’s solid waste resource utilization sector, has formally inked a cooperation agreement with a renowned South Korean environmental enterprise. The collaboration aims to deepen cooperation in the field of chemical…
Innovative Supermolecular Plastic Shows Promise in Solving Microplastic Pollution Crisis
December 1, 2024 – A groundbreaking discovery in the field of plastics has been made by a research team led by Professor Takuzo Aida from the University of Tokyo and the RIKEN Center for Advanced Science and Innovation. The team has successfully developed a new type of supermolecular plastic that is both durable and environmentally…
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…
Sustainable Branding: Laser Etching Paves the Way for Green Packaging
November 29, 2024 – LaserSharp Marking: Revolutionizing Eco-Friendly Packaging with Direct Laser Etching In a groundbreaking collaboration, Procter & Gamble (P&G) and LasX Industries have successfully developed LaserSharp Marking, an innovative direct laser etching technology for packaging. This technique utilizes advanced laser pulses to create high-definition markings directly on package surfaces, replacing traditional label adhesion…
Unique TPE-coated PP Formula Drives Widespread Adoption
November 29, 2024 – TPE-coated PP Materials: A Versatile Solution for Multiple Industries TPE-coated PP materials have been making waves across various sectors due to their unique performance advantages. From daily use items and home furnishings to sports equipment, automotive interiors, and toys, TPE-coated PP has won the market’s favor with its exceptional qualities. In…
Green Transformation: JLR Introduces Eco-Friendly PU Foam in Car Seats
November 29, 2024 – Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced a significant breakthrough in collaboration with industry giants Dow and Adient, successfully tackling the challenge of closed-loop recycling of waste polyurethane (PU) seat foam. This innovative achievement enables the reintegration of recycled materials into the production process of new automotive seats, marking a substantial advancement…
Mount to Coast Unveils Eco-Friendly Ultra-Running Shoes with BASF’s ecoflex BMB
November 29, 2024 – Hong Kong’s renowned running shoe brand, Mount to Coast, has recently made a groundbreaking move by incorporating BASF’s ecoflex BMB bioplastic into its ultra-running shoe line, unveiling the innovative CircleCELL midsole. This pioneering step marks a significant shift towards replacing traditional Polyether Block Amide (PEBA) materials. The ecoflex biopolymer by BASF,…
Future Prospects: 3D Printing Technology in the Plastics Industry
November 29, 2024 – Since the introduction of the first commercial stereolithography 3D printer by 3D Systems in 1988, plastic 3D printing technology has undergone more than three decades of development and is demonstrating increasingly broad application prospects in the plastics industry. In recent years, this technology has garnered enthusiastic support from plastic processors, becoming…