Enerkem, постачальник технологій, що дозволяють виробляти низьковуглецеве паливо та хімікати з відходів, оголошує, що рада директорів Repsol офіційно затвердила остаточне інвестиційне рішення (FID) для проекту Ecoplanta, що знаменує собою важливу віху в прагненні до постачання сталого палива та продуктів. Проект «Екопланта» Проект Repsol Ecoplanta використовуватиме передову технологію Enerkem для перетворення муніципальних відходів, що не підлягають […]

Щоб краще задовольняти зростаючий попит клієнтів у Європі та Америці, Envalior оголошує, що інвестуватиме в завод з виробництва PPS (поліфеніленсульфіду) у Європі. Забезпечує стабільне нагрівання при старінні до 240°C PPS-матеріал Xytron™ від Envalior поєднує в собі сильний набір властивостей, включаючи чудову хімічну стійкість і стійкість до гідролізу при підвищених температурах, надзвичайно стабільні показники нагрівання до 240 ° C, дуже

TAGS:  Sustainability and Bioplastics    Dow has announced a collaboration with Brivaplast and TecnoGi to advance circularity in the luxury goods industry by keeping high-quality materials in the loop for longer. This initiative will reprocess imperfect perfume caps for use in luxury footwear and leather goods, reducing manufacturing scrap and enhancing value across multiple sectors. To Reprocess Imperfect

Toray Industries, Inc. оголосила, що Toray Plastics (China) Co., Ltd. створить новий виробничий майданчик для високоефективних смоляних сполук. Ці матеріали забезпечують чудову термохімічну стійкість і механічну міцність. Поширеними застосуваннями є автомобільні електричні компоненти, а також електричні та електронні роз’єми. Новий завод на території виробничої дочірньої компанії Toray Resins (Foshan) Co., Ltd. у провінції Гуандун розпочне роботу

TAGS:  Automotive    Electrical & Electronics    High Heat Materials    New Energy Solutions    Toray Industries, Inc., announced that Toray Plastics (China) Co., Ltd., will establish a new production site for high-performance resin compounds. These materials deliver excellent heat and chemical resistance and mechanical strength. Common applications are automotive electrical components and electrical and electronic connectors. The new facility at the premises

TAGS:  Sustainability and Bioplastics     Thermoplastic Composites    Cost Efficiency    Carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRPs) are used in the aerospace, automotive, and sports equipment industries. However, their recycling remains a major problem. In a recent study, researchers from Waseda University demonstrated a novel direct discharge electrical pulse method for the efficient, effective, and environmentally friendly separation of CFRPs to recover

Uses Electromagnetic Waves to Break Down Plastics Dorman and LSU Chemical Engineering Professor Kerry Dooley use electromagnetic induction heating along with special magnetic materials and catalysts to break down different types of plastic. Electromagnetic waves melt the plastics from the inside out, which requires far less energy. Dorman and Dooley’s process also produces only small

TAGS:  Automotive    High Heat Materials    BASF’s newly developed flame retardant (FR) grade of Ultramid® T6000 polyphthalamide (PPA) is now used in terminal block application. This upgraded solution replaces non-FR material, enhancing safety for the inverter and motor system in electric vehicles (EVs). Superior Properties in Humid and High Heat Conditions Ultramid® T6000 bridges the gap between traditional

AkzoNobel presented a plan to its employee representatives and its employees in France that includes a €22 million investment to establish the Montataire site as a flagship for decorative paint production. This initiative reflects the company’s long-term commitment to industrial excellence and to its operations in France. Strategic Reorganization These measures are designed to rationalize,

  European automotive design is catching up to its American and Chinese counterparts when it comes to a trend: illuminated emblems on the front and rear of vehicles. Recent changes to European vehicle lighting regulations have expanded opportunities for brand showcasing, creating an exciting new application for PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds in automotive manufacturing. After all,

BASF has teamed up with Endress+Hauser and TechnoCompound as well as the Universities of Bayreuth and Jena to study how the mechanical recycling of plastics can be improved. Combining Measuring Techniques with AI With funding from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), the SpecReK project aims to reliably and precisely identify the composition

Scientists from The University of Manchester have developed a pioneering process using engineered bacteria to transform complex mixed waste into sustainable biopolymers including human therapeutics such as insulin, and bioplastics. A new study from the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology describes a novel biological method to convert mixed municipal waste-like fractions – including food scraps, plastics,

Covestro is announcing plans to build a pilot plant for recycling of elastomers. The investment in the double-digit million euro range is used to fund the development and construction project of the state-of-the-art pilot plant at Covestro’s site in Leverkusen, Germany. The construction is estimated to take about one year until technical completion. To Recycle a

Rice University scientist Yifan Zhu and colleagues have developed a new HPNC that is effective at killing bacteria in a biofluid under visible light without experiencing light- and moisture-driven degradation common in HPNCs. Newly developed halide perovskite nanocrystals (HPNCs) show potential as antimicrobial agents that are stable, effective and easy to produce. A new method

INEOS Styrolution announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and styrene acrylonitrile (SAN) production site in Map Ta Phut, Thailand to Styrenix Performance Materials Limited (“Styrenix”). Under the terms of the agreement, Styrenix will acquire INEOS Styrolution’s 100% equity interest in INEOS Styrolution (Thailand) Co., Ltd. The transaction