Exploring the Diverse World of Plastic Materials
December 16, 2024 – Plastics, an indispensable material in modern industry, come in a wide variety with diverse properties. But what exactly are plastics, and what are the common types and their characteristics? Essentially, plastics are materials primarily composed of polymer compounds, which can be either synthetic or natural. Under specific temperature and pressure conditions,…
New Bacterial Strain Discovered for PET Plastic Degradation
October 27, 2024 – New Bacterial Strain Offers Hope in Battling Plastic Pollution The escalating issue of plastic pollution has become a pressing environmental challenge, with global plastic waste projections reaching an astonishing 33 billion tons by 2050. Microplastics and nanoplastics, due to their minuscule size and potential for biological ingestion, pose a significant threat…
Tariff Cuts and Agricultural Deals: How the Ecuador-China FTA is Reshaping Trade Dynamics
May 19, 2025 -Since the Ecuador-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA) came into effect on May 1, 2024, Ecuador has solidified its position as the fourth Latin American nation to ink such a pact with China, unlocking unprecedented access to China’s dynamic market of over 1.4 billion consumers. The milestone agreement has since catalyzed a wave…
Innovative Depolymerization Technique Boosts Nylon 66 Recycling at Toray
March 6, 2025 – Toray Industries of Japan has made significant strides in the recycling of nylon 66. The company has recently unveiled an innovative depolymerization technology that utilizes subcritical water to efficiently and uniformly break down nylon 66 resin into its monomer components within just a few minutes, enabling its reuse as raw materials….
ADNOC and OMV in Talks to Form New Global Polyolefins Giant
February 16, 2025 – ADNOC Announces Positive Talks for Merger and Acquisition to Form Global Polyolefins Giant Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) officially announced on February 1st that it is engaged in active and constructive negotiations with OMV AG to consolidate their stakes in Borouge plc and Borealis AG, aiming to create a brand-new…
The Colombo Plastic and Rubber Show: Catalyzing Industry Growth and Connectivity
April 7, 2025 – A grand event in the plastics and rubber industry is set to take place at the BMIC Exhibition Centre in Colombo, Sri Lanka from August 29 to 31, 2025. The Colombo Plastic and Rubber Innovation Exhibition, jointly organized by the seasoned Smart Expos & Fairs India Pvt Ltd and the Plastics…
HDPE Impermeable Membranes: Transforming Environmental Protection
August 23, 2024 – HDPE impermeable membrane, a plastic impermeable material that emerged in 1969, was introduced to China only in 1980. Since then, it has gradually gained widespread application. In particular, the “impermeable membrane” incident at the bottom of the Old Summer Palace lake in 2005 sparked unprecedented public attention to urban ecology, highlighting…
Eco-Friendly Modified Plastics: The Future of Sustainable Materials
December 3, 2024 – Modified Plastics: A Pioneering Force in the New Materials Sector Modified plastics, renowned for their exceptional electrical, magnetic, heat-resistant, and flame-retardant properties, have been making waves in various industries including home appliances, automotive, and electronics in recent years. These innovative materials, derived from the modification of common polymer resins through physical,…
AM Green and DP World Join Forces to Build Global Green Fuel Hub
January 18, 2025 – AM Green and global logistics giant DP World have announced a powerful collaboration aimed at establishing a worldwide green fuel hub to drive the sustainable supply chain development of chemical products. This partnership will provide seamless export channels for green fuels to major consumer markets globally, injecting strong momentum into global…
Color Masterbatch Industry Welcomes Baoliangde’s Efficient Water-Cooled Pelletizing Solution
January 24, 2025 – Guangzhou Baoliangde Unveils Revolutionary Water-Cooled Pelletizing System for Color Masterbatch The National Intellectual Property Administration has recently announced a patent application submitted by Guangzhou Baoliangde Plastic Technology Co., Ltd., titled “Efficient Water-Cooled Pelletizing System for Color Masterbatch.” The application was filed in November 2024, marking a significant innovation in the color…