Major Propylene Production Boost for LyondellBasell in US Market
March 16, 2025 – LyondellBasell Announces Major Propylene Production Expansion in Channelview, USA Global chemical giant LyondellBasell has recently unveiled plans to construct a new propylene production facility at its integrated Channelview complex near Houston, USA, as part of its strategy to boost production capacity. The groundbreaking ceremony for this ambitious project is anticipated in…
Epoxy Resins under U.S. Antidumping Scrutiny: Preliminary Findings Released
November 15, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Commerce has recently issued a preliminary antidumping determination regarding imports of epoxy resins from China, India, South Korea, Thailand, and Taiwan, China. The preliminary findings reveal that Chinese producers or exporters face a dumping margin of up to 354.99%, with the cash deposit rate reduced to 344.45%…
Brazil’s PET Recycling Booms: 5.66B Reals Economic Benefit, But Informal Collectors Underpin the Chain
August 30, 2025 – Brazil has made remarkable strides in the field of PET plastic recycling, according to recent industry data. In 2024, the country successfully recycled 410,000 tons of post-consumer PET plastic, representing a 14.2% increase compared to the last recorded figure in 2021. This achievement can be attributed to the in-depth research and…
Plastic Paradox: How a Postwar Marvel Became an Ecological Nightmare
June 17, 2025 – Global Plastic Paradox: From Industrial Marvel to Environmental Challenge The plastics industry stands at a critical crossroads as global production surpasses 400 million tons annually, with China accounting for approximately 20% of total consumption. This synthetic material that revolutionized modern living now presents one of humanity’s greatest environmental dilemmas. AsiaMB research…
From Coating to Robot: Jotun’s $3.2M Fuel-Saving Solution Gets Industry Nod
June 11, 2025 - Jotun’s Breakthrough Hull Cleaning System Earns Industry-First Certification In a landmark moment for marine antifouling technology, Jotun’s SeaQuantum Skate coating and HullSkater robotic cleaning system have received the world’s first Enhanced Antifouling Type Approval from Lloyd’s Register. The certification, announced at Nor-Shipping 2025, validates the integrated solution’s ability to maintain hull…
New Hope for PFAS Pollution: KQGZ Super Organic Photoreductant
November 23, 2024 – A groundbreaking scientific achievement has emerged from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), where Professor Kang Yanbiao and his research team have successfully developed a super photoreductant named KQGZ. This innovation enables the efficient degradation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including Teflon, under low-temperature conditions. PFAS, often…
Bridging the Gap: China Tianchen’s Milestone in Egypt’s New Energy and Silicon Materials
March 24, 2025 – Recently, China Tianchen Engineering Corporation has forged a significant partnership with Egypt’s Alamein Silicon Industry Company by officially signing an EPC turnkey contract for a 45,000-ton-per-year industrial silicon project. This initiative not only lays a solid foundation for Egypt’s strategic transition towards green energy but is also hailed as a groundbreaking…
Titanium Dioxide Market Faces Price Adjustments Amid Cost Pressures and Weak Demand
September 09, 2024 – In August, the domestic titanium dioxide market underwent a slight price adjustment. Despite the continuous rise in the price of raw material titanium concentrate and the maintenance of high sulfuric acid prices, which provided strong cost support for titanium dioxide, the sluggish downstream demand remained unchanged. The market sentiment remained cautious,…
Global Focus on Shenzhen: CIPR2025 Unfolds Full-Industry Chain Showcase with Sinopec, BASF & 1k+ Exhibitors
August 30, 2025 – The 16th China (Shenzhen) International Plastics and Rubber Exhibition, known as CIPR2025, is set to take place at Shenzhen Swallow Lake International Convention and Exhibition Center from December 16 to 18, 2025. As a highly influential event in the industry, this year’s exhibition has captured global attention and will bring together…
Synthetic Fibers Go Green: UNIFI’s CiCLO – Enabled REPREVE Solution
April 22, 2025 – A new solution has emerged to tackle the environmental challenges of synthetic fibers. On April 14, UNIFI, a world – leading innovator in recycled and synthetic yarns and the manufacturer of the REPREVE brand, made a major announcement with the launch of REPREVE products featuring CiCLO technology. This innovative technology endows…