Static Hazards in High-Tech Industries: The Unspoken Role of Black Conductive Plastics
May 19, 2025 – In electronics chip fabrication facilities, sterile operating rooms, and other static-sensitive environments, the protective gear worn by staff and various plastic products predominantly feature a black appearance. As AsiaMB has learned, over 85% of anti-static plastic products on the market today are black—a phenomenon rooted in the deep technical logic of…
Cabot Corporation Sees Growth in Reinforcement Materials, Thanks to Strong Markets
February 11, 2025 – Cabot Corporation’s Reinforcement Materials Division Sees Sales Surge, Driven by Asian and European Markets Cabot Corporation has recently announced impressive sales figures for its Reinforcement Materials division, which specializes in the production of carbon black for rubber reinforcement. The division has witnessed a significant uptick in sales, primarily fueled by robust…
Ascend Performance Materials’ Chapter 11 Filing: Navigating Challenges in a Restructuring Nylon Market
May 6, 2025 – Ascend Performance Materials, a globally renowned producer of polyamides, made a significant announcement on April 22. With the strong support of key stakeholders such as some existing creditor institutions, it has formally submitted an application to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, initiating the Chapter 11…
PMMA Recycling Gains Momentum as Global Demand Grows
August 23, 2024 – As global demand for PMMA (Polymethyl Methacrylate) materials continues to rise, its recycling and reuse have become a focal point of industry attention. PMMA, a transparent plastic with excellent comprehensive performance, finds widespread applications in various fields such as automotive, advertising, and medicine. However, its slow degradation in nature, taking decades,…
New Patent Boosts Color Masterbatch Drying Efficiency
January 4, 2025 – In a recent announcement, the National Intellectual Property Administration has revealed that Changzhou Shengya Plastic Masterbatch Co., Ltd. has been granted a utility model patent for their “Rotary Drying Apparatus for Color Masterbatch,” with the application dating back to April 2024. This patent marks a significant breakthrough in the field of…
Yulong Island Project to Boost Ethylene Downstream Industry
August 16, 2024 – The upcoming Ethylene Downstream High-end New Materials Forum, scheduled for September 13 in Lianyungang, promises to delve deep into policies related to the ethylene industry chain, market opportunities for high-end downstream new material products, and the competitiveness of new technologies and projects, all within the context of carbon peaking and neutrality….
From Shanghai to Semarang: Zhanchen’s Indonesian Factory Marks New Era in Global Coating Strategy
May 15, 2025 – Zhanchen New Materials Unveils Southeast Asia Expansion with Indonesia Production Hub Launch A pivotal milestone in Southeast Asia’s coating industry emerged on May 13 as Zhanchen New Materials officially commenced operations at its third overseas manufacturing facility in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia. Strategically located within the Kawasan Industrial Park, the plant…
Haier Smart Home’s Revolutionary Recycling Factory: A Glimpse into the Future of Sustainability
In the exhibition hall of Haier Smart Home’s first home appliance recycling interconnected factory in Laixi, Qingdao, a unique sculpture catches the eye. Inspired by the Mobius strip, it symbolizes the infinite recycling process of “recycling-dismantling-regenerating-reusing,” which is perfectly embodied by the factory, making it a veritable “carbon-negative” facility that forms a key link in…
Bottle-to-Bottle PET Recycling in Turkey: Doğa’s Innovative Approach
December 18, 2024 – Turkey’s PET Bottle Recycling Industry Soars with Doğa’s Innovative Bottle-to-Bottle Recycling As global environmental awareness continues to rise, the PET bottle recycling industry is embracing new opportunities for growth, particularly in Turkey, where the trend of bottle-to-bottle PET recycling is becoming increasingly prominent. Among the pioneers in this green sector is…
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…