DuPont has entered into a definitive agreement with Celanese Corporation to divest most of the Mobility & Materials segment including the Engineering Polymers business line and select product lines within the Performance Resins and Advanced Solutions business lines for $11.0 billion in cash, subject to customary transaction adjustments in accordance with the definitive agreement, which represents an enterprise […]

Ideal for Fresh Food and Takeaway Packaging RMIT PhD researcher Mehran Ghasemlou, lead author of the study said the new bioplastic was ideal for fresh food and takeaway packaging. “Plastic waste is one of our biggest environmental challenges but the alternatives we develop need to be both eco-friendly and cost-effective, to have a chance of

Flexibility, Durability and Soft Touch THERMOLAST® H TPE series of compounds exhibit flexibility, durability, and a soft and velvety surface in respective applications. These compounds, available in a variety of pre-coloration options, have a wide processing window and can be processed via injection molding and extrusion. Furthermore, KRAIBURG TPE is able to customize the compounds

Eastman to announce plans to invest up to $1 billion in a material-to-material molecular recycling facility in France. This facility would use Eastman’s polyester renewal technology to recycle up to 160,000 metric tons annually of hard-to-recycle plastic waste that is currently being incinerated. The investment would recycle enough plastic waste annually to fill Stade de France

Maximized Performance and Comfort KRAIBURG TPE’s compounds offer excellent resistance to sebum and oil and, thus, are suitable for applications such as earphones, headsets, and earpiece tips that are in constant contact with the human body. With the soft touch feature of KRAIBURG TPE compounds, comfort is also maximized, especially in wearable electronic devices. TPE

t’s a definite measure of the growth and expansion of the 3D printing market when major plastic resin suppliers, used to selling large volumes in injection molding, start branching off and offering novel 3DP materials in the molding market space, which is the current situation! For example, LyondellBasell recently commercialized its Beon3D™ PolyPropylene (PP) compounds focused on one step,

Polymer degradation is a natural phenomenon that cannot be totally stopped. It tends to deteriorate the physical & mechanical like molecular weight, melt flow rate, appearance, processing and thermal stability properties of the polymer. To reduce such damages that occur during melt processing or under conditions of use, antioxidant stabilizers are developed. Explore, in detail,

Technology Avoid lubrication-related issues in your polymer part (surface damage, poor quality, high reject rate…) by better selecting lubricants suited for your application. Paul Seemuth will go deep into the fundamental principles of lubrication, lubricant classes (esters, waxes, silicone…) vs polymer type and factors influencing lubricant selection (end-use requirements, surface technologies, environmental considerations – cradle to grave…). Get practical

NeoGraf Solutions has extended its range of next-generation graphite materials with the launch of Graf-X™ graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) and graphene precursors (GP). Both high-performance additive materials deliver enhanced strength, performance, and reliability in a broad range of thermoset and thermoplastic applications. Tailored for Specific Applications NeoGraf Solutions’ expanded product portfolio provides the industry with a source

Easily convert post-use plastics into high value products & chemicals by combining the best of chemical recycling techniques. Gain in-depth understanding of how to improve the recycling process with advanced technologies (enzymatic depolymerization, pyrolysis, solvolysis). Leading expert, Pablo Ferrero Aguar will help discover the advantages and possibilities of the chemical recycling. He will also lay focus on application

Radical Step Toward Sustainability UPM BioMotion™ will enable a radical step forward in the sustainability performance of rubber and plastic products in a variety of end-uses, notably by significantly reducing their CO₂ footprint and weight. “The RFF portfolio will be produced from sustainably sourced hardwood at our first-of-its-kind biorefinery in Leuna, Germany. The launch of

Smart colorants provide even more than color. While traditional colorants interact with visible wavelength to modify visual appearance, smart colorants impact how an application functions – whether enabling recyclability or LiDAR detection. NIR pigments are already used in various industries like automotive and building & construction among others. NIR-reflective or NIR-transparent pigments can help to: Reduce

The new method from researchers at RMIT University can produce high-value products from plastic – carbon nanotubes and clean liquid fuel – while simultaneously upcycling agricultural and organic waste. The team’s two-step process, revealed in the journal of environmental management, converts organic waste into a carbon-rich and high-value form of charcoal, then uses this as a catalyst

Ease your compliance strategy involving Non-intentionally added substances (NIAS) & other unlisted chemicals by having your checklist ready! Gain clarity on the requirements of Plastics Regulation (EU) NO 10/2011 & other associated legislations. Join our highly experienced expert Nick (more than 25+ years in Global Food Contact Industry). He will help you become autonomous in faster compliance for NIAS

Detailed Framework of Recycling Process In a new paper, “Consequential Life Cycle Assessment and Optimization of High-Density Polyethylene Plastic Waste Chemical Recycling,” published in the journal ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, Fengqi You, Roxanne E., and Michael J. Zak, professor in energy systems engineering and doctoral student Xiang Zhao detail a framework incorporating several mathematical