Mastering Transparent Plastics: From Material Selection to Injection Molding
October 25, 2024 – Plastic’s Ascendancy in Modern Industrial Applications: A Focus on Transparent Plastics In the relentless pursuit of enhanced material performance for modern industrial and daily products, plastics have emerged as a formidable contender, steadily replacing glass, particularly in optical instruments and packaging. This transition is primarily attributed to plastics’ advantages, including lightweight,…
Sinopec’s New Patent Paves Way for Olefin Polymerization Advancements
January 18, 2025 – Sinopec Unveils Revolutionary Olefin Polymerization Catalyst with New Patent Sinopec (600028) has recently announced the acquisition of a new invention patent, titled “A Novel Olefin Polymerization Catalyst and Its Application,” officially granted on January 7, 2025. This invention pertains to the preparation and application of olefin polymerization catalysts, distinguished by its…
The Art and Science of Modified Plastics Component Analysis
April 24, 2025 – In the realm of chemical materials, modified plastics, as a crucial category of polymer materials, have garnered extensive attention in recent years. The precise analysis of the components of modified plastics has become the key to understanding their properties and driving technological innovation. Component analysis of modified plastics involves the use…
The Struggle for Consensus: Updates on the Global Plastic Pollution Treaty
December 21, 2024 – Global Plastic Pollution Crisis: Progress and Challenges in Crafting an International Treaty The issue of plastic pollution has emerged as a pressing environmental dilemma, posing significant threats to marine ecosystems and human health worldwide. In response to this global challenge, the international community, with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and…
The Evolving Landscape of Colorants: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
January 21, 2025 – Colorants, the magical substances that breathe life into plastic products with vibrant hues, are thriving amidst the evolving market landscape. These colorants can be broadly classified into pigments and dyes, with pigments further divided into inorganic and organic categories, while dyes come in various forms such as powders, pastes, concentrated masterbatches,…
Combating Plastic Aging: Causes, Effects, and Solutions
October 24, 2024 – Understanding Plastic Aging: Causes, Effects, and Prevention Plastic, an indispensable material in modern life, has always been under the spotlight for its performance and longevity. However, like humans undergoing aging and eventual demise, plastics too experience a gradual decline in performance due to aging. This article delves into the essence, manifestations,…
Exploring New Horizons: An Insightful Article
Global Partnership Forms to Tackle Harmful PFAS with Unique Solution In a groundbreaking collaboration, Lummus Technology, renowned for its process technologies and energy solutions, has teamed up with Element Six, a leader in chemical vapor deposition diamond solutions. This exclusive partnership aims to address the worldwide challenge of destroying per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), utilizing…
Baofeng Energy’s Massive Olefin Project in Inner Mongolia Progresses Rapidly
September 03, 2024 – Baofeng Energy’s olefin project in Inner Mongolia, known as the world’s largest single-plant olefin production project, is currently under intense development. According to the project leader, the main civil engineering and design work have been completed, and the project is now entering a critical phase of process piping and anti-corrosion insulation…
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…
Bioplastics: A Rising Star in the Plastic Industry
The bioplastics industry, though long-established, experienced a downturn in the 2010s. Companies in this sector faced bankruptcy or abandonment, and the industry’s development stagnated. This predicament was attributed to over-optimistic initial investments that backfired, coupled with severe bottlenecks in the expansion of commercial production. Moreover, the relatively high prices of bioplastics, compared to the then-cheap…