Bio-attributed PVC is making its way in the construction sector. This year, window profile producer Kömmerling will use INEOS Inovyn’s BIOVYN™ – the world’s first commercial PVC made of renewable feedstock – in renovation and new construction projects across the Netherlands. The first installations are expected in June 2023. The first project will renovate 19 houses to turn them […]

Solvay, a producer of high-performance and sustainable polyamide 6.6 polymers, continues to drive innovation in its portfolio with the introduction of a new, specialized grade of Rhodianyl, made of 100% pre-consumer recycled polyamide, which is produced at its Santo Andre plant in Brazil. The product has achieved SCS Recycled Content Certification, reaffirming Solvay’s commitment to circular

NOVA Chemicals Corporation (“NOVA Chemicals”) has made a significant expansion of its Circular Solutions business by announcing an investment into developing its first mechanical recycling facility in Connersville, Ind. The facility will process post-consumer plastic films to produce the company’s SYNDIGO™ recycled polyethylene (rPE) at commercial scale as early as 2025, delivering over 100 million pounds of rPE

In its first two years, the European BeonNAT project has achieved promising results that demonstrate the potential of biomass cultivated to produce bioplastics for bioactive cosmetics, biochar, activated carbon and pet litter with essential oils. AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, is participating in this project, coordinated by the Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y Tecnológicas

Researchers from Japan have developed a technique for growing conductive polymer wire connections between electrodes to realize artificial neural networks that overcome the limits of traditional computer hardware. Neuromorphic Wetware for Human Brain Like Processing The development of neural networks to create artificial intelligence in computers was originally inspired by how biological systems work. These

Solvay signed a long-term agreement with Zotefoams, a manufacturer of lightweight cross-linked polyolefin block foams and a specialist in innovative technical foams, for the supply of Solef® polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF). Solef® will be used to produce Zotefoams’ ZOTEK® F high-performance closed cell crosslinked aerospace foam range. The collaboration will target a wide range of interior applications in aerospace including ducting,

SABIC introduced SABIC® PP compound H1090 resin and STAMAX™ 30YH611 resin, two breakthrough materials well-suited for sheet extrusion and thermoforming that offer a unique alternative to traditional sheet metal forming, compression and injection molding, allowing customers to form large, complex structural parts. Excellent Thermal Barrier Properties These new products are 30 percent glass fiber-reinforced, intumescent, flame retardant (FR) materials, based

INEOS Styrolution, Tomra, and EGN Entsorgungsgesellschaft Niederrhein, a recycling company, have announced a ground-breaking project to convert post-consumer polystyrene (PS) waste into recycled polystyrene for food packaging applications. Closing the Loop for Food-contact Quality Polystyrene EGN, a subsidiary of the SWK AG, will build a green field state-of-the-art advanced mechanical recycling facility with a capacity

The operation of injection molding machines is often complex and requires great technical expertise during the various process sequences. In smartOperation, KraussMaffei now offers a digital service product that enables defect-free machine operation, increases process stability and thus boosts efficiency in production. In particular, machine operators without in-depth prior knowledge of injection molding technology benefit

Toray Industries, Inc., announced that it has developed a high heat-insulating solar control film for advanced mobility applications. The film draws on the company’s innovative nano-multilayer technology to deliver a transparency that is comparable to that of glass. It also offers world-class thermal insulation from the sun’s infrared rays. Supports 5G Communications In deploying this

Dow introduces ENDURANCE™ HFDD-4201 SC Compound for Cable Systems to the North America market, the company’s novel cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) solution. XLPE insulation is the leading technology for high-voltage transmission cable applications but currently requires degassing periods of up to a few weeks to reduce cross-linking byproducts. ENDURANCE™ HFDD-4201 transforms the cable manufacturing process by significantly reducing cable

SABIC announced its new PCR-based NORYL™ resin technology, formulated using 25 percent or more post-consumer recycled (PCR) content and aimed at providing additional, sustainable material options for customers. The technology was validated through the commercialization of several grades, including NORYL™ NH5120RC3 resin containing 30 percent PCR content, which helps to lower its global warming potential (GWP)

Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic fluoropolymer. It is readily melt-processible. It can be fabricated by injection and compression molding. It combines high mechanical strength with good processability. In recent years, polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) has shown considerable interest in the market. This is due to its strongest piezoelectric properties. The polymer is widely used

Avantium N.V., a technology provider in renewable chemistry, announces that it has agreed to partner with SCG Chemicals Public Company Limited (“SCGC”), an integrated chemical player in Asia and an innovator of chemical innovations and solutions. Under this partnership, Avantium and SCGC agreed to further develop CO2-based polymers and to scale-up to a pilot plant with an

Ascend Performance Materials launched its HiDura® LUX amorphous nylon for packaging films in the Asian market at ProPak China 2023. Ascend exhibited HiDura® LUX alongside its HiDura® PTR puncture and tear resistant nylon copolymers for films at Booth #51G53 from June 19 to 21. Enhances Key Performance Properties of Packaging “There is growing demand for higher-performing packaging films in the greater