Scientists have developed copper oxide nanoparticles which can be coated onto implanted medical devices to reduce the risk of infection after operations. A team at Nottingham Trent University has led the work, which it is hoped will also help to tackle over-reliance on and resistance to antibiotics. Suitable for medical device materials As part of […]

The Government of Canada has published the State of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) report. This report follows public consultations for the Draft State of PFAS Report, launched in May 2023, and the Updated Draft State of PFAS Report, launched in July 2024, during which over 400 stakeholders provided input. Prevent substitution of regulated PFAS

  On 1st and 2nd April, AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, will be present at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) in Amsterdam. It will exhibit its latest advances in plastic recycling and innovative solutions for sustainable waste management, its technological analysis and testing services to help companies certify their products, as well as its training offering

At CHINAPLAS 2025, BASF will showcase its leadership in polyurethanes (PU) through various innovations. The progress of its innovative PU recycling technology comes as a flagship solution at the event. With ‘Loop’, BASF introduces a range of PU solutions incorporating recycled content, market-ready and tailored for the footwear, automotive and synthetic leather industries. Patented recycling technology for

INEOS Enterprises has completed the sale of its composites business to KPS Capital Partners, LP (“KPS”) for c.€1.7bn. This is an attractive deal that aligns with the potential future opportunities for the business. The composites business has combined sales of more than €800m per year and employs c. 900 employees across 17 sites and 3

The TOP 5100 is Elmet’s latest precision dosing system for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) injection molding. Suitable for 20- and 200-liter drums, it replaces the previous TOP 5000 version, which has been successful worldwide for almost ten years. It thus seamlessly joins the upper performance range of the manufacturer’s dosing systems. Suitable for 20- and

OMV announced a significant milestone in the chemical industry following 15 years of pioneering research and development. The company has now started-up the next-scale expansion of its innovative proprietary ReOil® technology at the Schwechat refinery near Vienna. Transforms post-consumer mixed plastic waste into pyrolysis oil OMV’s new plant can process up to 16,000 metric tons

  Versalis Eni’s chemical company, announces the opening of a new plant in Porto Marghera for the production of plastics made wholly or partially from mechanically recycled raw materials. This project marks another key milestone in the company’s commitment to promoting a more circular and environmentally sustainable economy through technological innovation and post-consumer plastics recycling.

  NatureWorks, has expanded the capabilities of its product line of Ingeo™ biopolymers with the introduction of the Ingeo Extend platform. The new platform is designed to enable faster rates of biodegradation and disintegration, and achieve new levels of productivity that enable the commercial-scale use of bio-based Ingeo PLA.  8x faster compostability than existing PLA

Toray Industries, Inc., announced a breakthrough in recycling nylon 66. The company recently deployed a proprietary depolymerization technology using subcritical water to depolymerize this resin uniformly and efficiently in just minutes and recover it as a raw monomer material. Can Regenerate PA66 with Half CO2 Emissions Demand for nylon 66 is estimated at 100,000 metric tons

OMV and ADNOC announced the signing of a binding agreement for the combination of their shareholdings in Borealis and Borouge into Borouge Group International. Combining Three Businesses to Create Global Polyolefin Group ADNOC has also entered in a share purchase agreement with Nova Chemicals Holdings GmbH, an indirectly wholly owned company of Mubadala Investment Company P.J.S.C. for 100 percent

Syensqo and Politubes have announced a strategic partnership to develop slot liner spiral-wound tubes using Ajedium™ polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) film. Politubes is a manufacturer of flexible multi-layered spiral-wound tubes and insulator caps components. Enhances e-motor efficiency by up to 2% These spiral-wound slot liner tubes leverage the high-performance properties of Ajedium™ PEEK films, providing superior insulation for

  The Supervisory Board of OMV has just approved the conclusion of the agreements between OMV and ADNOC for the combination of Borealis, Borouge and NOVA Chemicals under Borouge Group International as new, jointly controlled joint venture company of OMV and ADNOC. Please see in this respect also the public disclosure of inside information according to Art 17 MAR by

Evonik Coating Additives introduces its first two mass balanced products, TEGO® Wet 270 eCO and TEGO® Foamex 812 eCO, providing coating and ink formulators with the same high-performing defoamer and wetting agent properties they expect, but with a reduced carbon footprint. Significance in carbon footprint reduction The raw materials used to produce these additives, both organic

Toray Industries, Inc., announced that it has launched a 50-micrometer-thick version of PICASUS™ IR film for windows. This nano-multilayer film delivers exceptional transparency and heat shielding. 40% higher heat shielding compared to standard type A push for energy-saving solutions and rising summer temperatures have boosted demand for high-performance heat-shielding window films. Demand is particularly robust