Apr 13, 2021 | Industry News
A research team from University of Strasbourg has developed a new process combining biotechnology and chemistry by putting the polyurethane at the end of its life in contact with enzymes. The team...
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Apr 13, 2021 | Product News
Huntsman will be exhibiting its expertise in the field of elastomers on Stand 17P61 at CHINAPLAS. Huntsman’s global team of elastomers experts have decades of experience in material innovation and...
AmSty and Agilyx have announced an agreement to explore the development of a jointly owned advanced recycling facility. The initial scope of this project will be a 50 to 100 ton per day advanced...
Avient Corporation is featuring its portfolio of sustainable materials and colorant technologies at Chinaplas 2021. These new and existing materials, additives, and colorants help to reduce energy...
Apr 12, 2021 | Industry News
Sulzer Chemtech and Borealis have completed the development of an innovative process for the cost-effective extrusion of expanded polypropylene (ePP) beads...
Apr 12, 2021 | Product News
Teknor Apex has launched three halogen-free FR glass-reinforced polyamide compounds with UL94 ratings of V0 that provide high flow for injection molding, superior surface finish, and improved...
The plastics and rubber industries are increasingly focusing on principles that strive to meet increasingly stringent environmental regulations, reduce overall material use, find ways to effectively...
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed fluorescent polymers whose color can be easily tuned. Depending on their length, the polymers emit a different color. Potential applications include...
Apr 9, 2021 | Industry News
Solvay and Maincor Rohrsysteme have pioneered a technique to manufacture a more flexible, extruded corrugated tubing with varying wall thicknesses and diameters. This advance will help meet new...
Apr 9, 2021 | Product News
NOVA Chemicals Corporation has introduced its first three grades of 100% post-consumer polyethylene resins. These three resins are the first of a broad portfolio of PCR grades that NOVA Chemicals is...