Titanium Dioxide Exports: China’s Struggle Amidst Global Restrictions
October 24, 2024 – China’s Titanium Dioxide Exports Face Fluctuations and Challenges China’s titanium dioxide (TiO2) export market has recently encountered volatility, with the latest customs data revealing a decrease in September 2024 exports. The export volume for the month stood at 146,800 tons, marking a decline of 13,900 tons or 8.65% compared to August,…
US Ports Handle Massive Container Imports Before Tariff Deadline
February 11, 2025 – Record-Breaking US Container Imports in January Amid Tariff-Driven Stockpiling Frenzy As the looming “February 4th Tariff Day” threatened by Donald Trump drew near, the volume of container imports into the United States unexpectedly surged to an all-time high for the month of January. According to the latest data from Descartes, a…
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…
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…
Haitian International Impresses at PLASTICO BRASIL with Tailored Tech Solutions
April 2, 2025 – Haitian International Steals the Show at PLASTICO BRASIL 2025 with Innovative Solutions From March 24th to 28th, PLASTICO BRASIL 2025, the premier event for the South American plastics industry, took place at the Sao Paulo Expo Center in Brazil, drawing nearly a thousand exhibitors and 45,000 professional visitors from around the…
SK Chemicals Pioneers Closed-Loop Plastic Recycling with RIC
February 18, 2025 – SK Chemicals, a global leader in chemical recycling, announced today the official commencement of construction for a comprehensive plastic recycling solution center at its Ulsan plant in South Korea – the Recycle Innovation Center (RIC). This center will integrate the production of recyclable raw materials, pilot research, and material manufacturing, aiming…
From Insulation to Innovation: The Rising Trajectory of PI Film in China’s High-Tech Sector
May 23, 2025 – Polyimide (PI) film, recognized as the world’s most superior film-type insulating material, stands alongside carbon fiber and aramid fiber as three critical polymer material bottlenecks restricting the development of high-tech industries in China. This advanced material has secured a pivotal role across numerous cutting-edge sectors, including flexible circuit boards, consumer electronics,…
High-Tech Films Breakthrough: March Films Expands in Jiangsu Industrial Park
July 20, 2025 – Yangzhou Emerges as New Hub for Specialty Films Production in China A major specialty films manufacturing facility is taking shape in Jiangsu Province’s Yizheng Chemical Fiber Textile Technology Industrial Park, marking a significant advancement in China’s functional materials sector. The March Hi-Tech Polyester Films project, currently 70% complete, represents a 150…
Trump’s New Tariff Punch: Chinese Exports Face 54% Tax Burden
April 3, 2025 – In a bold and far-reaching move, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose steep tariffs on Chinese goods, escalating trade tensions between the two economic giants. On April 2, Eastern Time, Trump unveiled a “reciprocal tariff” policy targeting all trading partners, with a proposed 34% tariff specifically aimed…
From Lab to Market: CARBIOS’s 50,000-Ton r-PET Plant Powers Global Brands’ Sustainability Agendas
May 29, 2025 – In the global battle against plastic pollution, French biotech pioneer CARBIOS has achieved a significant commercialization milestone by sealing long-term partnerships with two international beauty giants—L’ORÉAL and L’Occitane en Provence. These collaborations will see CARBIOS supplying r-PET (enzymatically recycled PET) materials derived from its upcoming commercial-scale facility in Longlaville, France, marking…