The Physical Traits of Rutile Titanium Dioxide: A Key in Chemical Pigments
April 11, 2025 – In the realm of chemical pigments, rutile titanium dioxide stands out as a star product. As one of the two key types of titanium dioxide, it occupies an indispensable position in numerous industries thanks to its remarkable properties. Rutile titanium dioxide is an extremely high – quality white pigment, boasting high…
Nelumbo Acquisition by Kuraray Signals Expansion in Surface Modification Technologies
April 7, 2025 – Kuraray, a prominent player in the chemical industry, has announced its intention to acquire Nelumbo, a company headquartered in Hayward, California, USA. The transaction, facilitated through Kuraray’s U.S. subsidiary, Kuraray Holdings U.S.A., Inc., is set to proceed with the acquisition price currently undisclosed to the public. It is anticipated that this…
R-PET Revolution: VERAGE’s GRS-Certified Luggage Bridges Eco-Commitment with Design Excellence, Securing Red Dot Honor
May 18, 2025 -Hangzhou Gema Suitcases & Bags Co., Ltd., the iconic luggage brand VERAGE with a storied 60-year legacy, has recently achieved a significant milestone by securing the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) 4.0 certification. This accomplishment also meets the stringent requirements of the Content Claim Standard (CCS) V3.1 and the Textile Exchange’s Standard Disclosure…
Breakthrough in Conductive Plastics: UCLA’s New PEDOT Nanofiber Boosts Energy Storage
Here’s an English version of the article: Chemists at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have recently made a significant breakthrough in the field of conductive plastics. They have developed a new type of PEDOT (poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)) nanofiber that not only exhibits significantly enhanced conductivity but also boasts a vastly increased surface area, greatly improving…
Industry Professionals Gear Up for PLASTIC EXPO OSAKA 2025
January 24, 2025 – PLASTIC EXPO OSAKA 2025: A Grand Showcase of High-Performance Plastics The plastics and rubber industry is set to converge in Osaka, Japan, as PLASTIC EXPO OSAKA 2025 opens its doors from May 14 to 16 at the Osaka International Exhibition Center. With daily opening hours from 09:00 to 18:00, this prestigious…
Global Petrochemical Landscape: Trends, Pressures, and Prospects
October 26, 2024 – Global Petrochemical Capacity Faces Challenges Amidst Shifting Landscapes The global petrochemical industry is currently grappling with a lull in capacity building, yet the overhang of excess capacity remains a persistent hurdle. Xiao Bing, Deputy Director of the Marketing Research Institute at Sinopec’s Economic and Technology Research Institute, highlights that future expansions…
Chemical Price Surge: Winners and Losers in the High – Stakes Game of Survival
April 24, 2025 – A perfect storm of fluctuating tariff policies, skyrocketing raw material prices, surging logistics costs, tightened environmental inspections, and widespread global chemical plant maintenance has propelled the chemical industry into a “super cycle” of high – volatility pricing. During this extraordinary period, structural contradictions within the industry have become increasingly pronounced. The…
Polyplastics Introduces Sustainable LAPEROS® bG-LCP for a Greener Future
October 23, 2024 – Global Engineering Plastics Leader Polyplastics Unveils Sustainable Innovation with LAPEROS® bG-LCP Polyplastics Co., Ltd., a leading player in the engineering plastics industry, has recently announced a significant breakthrough with the introduction of LAPEROS® bG-LCP. This latest addition to their product portfolio is a sustainable solution crafted from biomass-derived materials using the…
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…
Kingfa Breaks Barriers: Building a Sustainable Plastics Empire in Europe and Beyond
May 18, 2025 -In the intensely competitive global new materials sector, Kingfa Science & Technology, a trailblazer in the industry, is spearheading a green and low-carbon transformation through innovation, reshaping industry dynamics. In 2024, the company surpassed a milestone by selling over 285,900 tons of eco-friendly, high-performance recycled plastics globally. Leveraging proprietary technologies such as…