Aug 10, 2021 | Industry News
The global polycarbonate diols market is expected to reach USD 400 Mn by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 5% during the forecast period of 2021 to 2031. Polycarbonate diols are resistant to oxidation...
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Aug 9, 2021 | Industry News
University of Akron researcher, Dr. Junpeng Wang offers a solution to reduce plastic waste and clear a scientific pathway for a more sustainable future that can appeal to the rubber, tire...
BASF and SINOPEC will further expand their Verbund site operated by BASF-YPC Co., a 50-50 joint venture of both companies in Nanjing, China. It includes the capacity expansion of several downstream...
Aug 6, 2021 | Product News
LANXESS will present innovative material developments at this year’s Polyurethane Manufacturers Association (PMA) annual meeting. They will present two new prepolymers of the Adiprene® range that...
Aug 6, 2021 | Industry News
RUDN University biologist studied the aggressive impact of environmental factors (water, salts, and ozone) on ultrathin nanofibers of biopolymers. The results will help choosing suitable bioplastic...
Aug 5, 2021 | Industry News
DOMO Chemicals has begun using a new sustainable black masterbatch based on recycled material to complement the recycled base polymer in its ECONAMID® brand of sustainable polyamides...
Aug 4, 2021 | Industry News
LANXESS has completed the acquisition of Emerald Kalama Chemical. All required regulatory approvals have been received. LANXESS financed the purchase price of around USD 1.04 billion (EUR 870...
LOTTE Chemical, a major Korean chemical company, has produced the polypropylene (PP) required for medical applications using BASF’s Irgastab®, a non-discoloring processing stabilizer...
Aug 3, 2021 | Industry News
Orion Engineered Carbons has partnered with RISE Research Institutes of Sweden in a project to develop and produce renewable carbon black. This collaboration represents an important step towards...
DCL Corporation has acquired Sun Chemical’s manufacturing facility in Goose Creek, South Carolina, USA. This acquisition includes the production and sales of the perylene and quinacridone product...