DuPont Sees Solid Q4 and Full-Year 2024, Outlook for 2025 Remains Positive
February 13, 2025 – DuPont Reports Solid 2024 Performance with Notable Growth in Electronics & Industrials Segment DuPont has released its fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial results, revealing a robust overall performance with standout contributions from multiple business segments. For the full year, the company achieved net sales of $12.4 billion, marking a 3% increase…
New PPO Foam Material Marks Technological Leap for Engineering Plastics
March 16, 2025 – Groundbreaking PPO Foam Extrusion Technology Passes Expert Evaluation A joint effort by the China National Light Industry Council and the China Plastics Processing Industry Association has led to exciting news in the field of engineering plastics. The “Core Technology for Industrial Production of Supercritical Continuous Extrusion Foamed Polyphenylene Oxide (PPO) Sheets,”…
Study Reveals Alarming Microplastic Exposure and Sperm Health Connection
April 2, 2025 – Microplastics (MPs), tiny plastic fibers, particles, or films smaller than 5 millimeters, have emerged as a novel environmental contaminant in global ecosystems. Inevitably ingested through food, inhalation, and even skin contact in daily life, humans are estimated to consume between 0.1 to 5 grams of microplastics per week, posing potential toxic…
Collaborative Milestone: Rewind®PET Process Package Patent Hits Global Market
October 28, 2024 – In a collaborative move that signals a significant advancement in the field of PET recycling, Japan Environment Planning Agency (JEPLAN), Axens, and IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN) have jointly announced the global launch of their comprehensive Rewind®PET process package patent. This milestone marks a breakthrough achievement for the partners within the scope…
September 29, 2024 – ExxonMobil Huizhou Ethylene Project Achieves Major Milestone with Successful Joint Inspection
September 29, 2024 – A significant milestone has been achieved in the ExxonMobil Huizhou Ethylene Phase I project, as three major facilities—the station building, telecommunication cabinet room, and substation—recently underwent and successfully passed a rigorous joint inspection conducted by a multi-party team. This accomplishment signifies the successful completion of the construction goals set forth for…
The Rise of Modified Plastics: Driving Upgrades Across Multiple Industries
March 28, 2025 – The Modified Plastics Industry Ushers in New Developments, Driving Upgrades Across Multiple Sectors! Modified plastics, as novel plastic products processed and modified through various methods based on general-purpose and engineering plastics, are playing an increasingly significant role in modern manufacturing due to their unique performance advantages. These plastics undergo modification through…
Polyester Materials: A Closer Look at Their Distinct Features
November 18, 2024 – Exploring the Diverse World of Polyester Materials with AsiaMB In the realm of materials science, polyester stands as a prominent family with a multitude of members, each possessing unique attributes that make them indispensable in various aspects of our daily lives. Today, AsiaMB takes you on a journey to discover the…
The Future of Functional Materials: Rare Earth Antimicrobials Shine
January 21, 2025 – Rare Earth Elements Shine in Polymer Materials as Antimicrobial Agents In the realm of chemistry, rare earth elements (REEs) exhibit a unique charm that is now being harnessed in the polymer materials industry in the form of antimicrobial agents. Featuring cerium, lanthanum, neodymium, and other REEs or their compounds as active…
Omya China and Boxing Group Ink Deal for PCC Satellite Plant Project
September 13, 2024 – Omya China and Boxing Group, a subsidiary of APP Group, have jointly announced the official signing of a cooperation agreement for a satellite plant project focused on Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC). Boxing Group, a leading player in China’s papermaking industry, boasts a strong presence through its flagship company, Shandong Boxing Paper…
Global POM Market Set for Shake-Up as Hokuetsu’s Nantong Plant Launches
December 9, 2024 – Hokuriku Electric Industry Co., Ltd. (Hokuetsu), a prominent Japanese company, has announced the successful completion of operational preparations for the first phase of its 90,000-ton-per-year polyoxymethylene (POM) production facility at DaHokuetsu Engineering Plastics (Nantong) Co., Ltd. in Nantong, China. The facility is expected to commence commercial operations at the end of…