Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS): A Versatile Engineering Plastic for Widespread Applications
August 23, 2024 – Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), a specialty engineering plastic with various outstanding properties, has been widely utilized in diverse fields due to its high mechanical strength, excellent heat resistance, superior flame retardancy, and strong chemical resistance. With a softening point ranging from 277 to 282℃ and a glass transition temperature (Tg) between 85…
Calcium Sources in Liaoning Xinda Talc Powder and Their Impact on Plastic Applications
May 21, 2025 – In the dynamic realm of plastic modification, talc powder, as a pivotal filler material, exerts a profound influence on the properties of plastic products, with its elemental composition playing a crucial role. This article delves deep into the origin of calcium in the talc powder products of Liaoning Xinda Talc Group…
RetourMatras & Ingka Investments Launch Pioneering Mattress Recycling Plant in France
May 21, 2025 – The circular economy sector has recently witnessed a significant milestone as RetourMatras, in collaboration with Ingka Investments—the investment arm of IKEA’s parent company, Ingka Group—has officially inaugurated its first-ever mattress recycling facility in Lacavalery, France. This marks a substantial step forward in the partnership’s commitment to advancing circular economy practices. Earlier…
Trinseo’s Jean-Luc Dubois Highlights Plastics’ Vital Role and the Urgency of Sustainable Waste Management
August 22, 2024 – Jean-Luc Dubois, the chief scientist at Trinseo, recently emphasized the indispensable role of plastics in meeting society’s most demanding application needs. Plastics, he noted, are closely linked to technological advancements, whether it’s in lightweight vehicle designs for improved fuel efficiency or in hygiene and durable medical equipment. However, with millions of…
Shandong Xianghai Titanium to Invest 4.5 Billion Yuan in New Titanium Dioxide Plant
September 04, 2024 – Shandong Xianghai Titanium Resource Technology Co., Ltd. is planning to invest 4.5 billion yuan to establish a new production facility capable of manufacturing 300,000 tons of titanium dioxide pigment annually using the chloride process. The ambitious project, set to occupy approximately 538.65 acres with a gross building area of 184,100 square…
Global Backing Powers Turkey’s Landmark $2 Billion PP Production Project
April 19, 2025 – A significant investment project has landed in Turkey’s industrial sector. Rönesans Holding, a major Turkish contracting and investment conglomerate, recently finalized financing to kickstart the development of the Ceyhan Polypropylene (PP) production plant and terminal facilities. With a staggering value of $2 billion, this initiative stands as one of the largest…
ArabPlast 2025: Shaping the Sustainable Future of Plastics and Petrochemicals
January 18, 2025 – ArabPlast 2025 Concludes Successfully in Dubai, Securing Major Deals and Highlighting Sustainable Innovations The 17th edition of the Arab Plastics, Petrochemicals, Recycling, and Sustainability Exhibition (ArabPlast 2025) successfully drew to a close on January 9 in Dubai. The event witnessed the signing of several significant cooperation agreements between Emirati, Gulf, and…
Titanium Dioxide: Meeting the Evolving Demands of the Coatings Industry
August 19, 2024 – With the thriving development of the coatings industry in recent years, titanium dioxide, as a critical raw material, has seen increasingly stringent performance requirements. Nowadays, titanium dioxide must not only exhibit excellent dispersibility and covering power but also maintain extremely low impurity levels. To meet these high standards, production techniques for…
SABIC Introduces Circular SABIC PP Made from Ocean-Bound Plastics for Sustainable Food Containers
October 22, 2024 – The chemical industry is actively exploring new avenues for sustainable materials as environmental awareness continues to grow. Recently, global chemicals giant SABIC unveiled an innovative initiative, utilizing advanced recycled ocean-bound plastics (OBP) to produce its circular SABIC PP polypropylene. This not only aids in reducing marine pollution but also accelerates the…
Brewing Trouble: Study Warns of Microplastic Contamination in Popular Tea Bags
December 21, 2024 – Study Unveils Hidden Health Risks of Popular Tea Bags A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham has shed light on the concealed dangers lurking in the seemingly innocuous tea bags found on store shelves. The research, published in the latest edition of Environmental Chemistry, reveals…