Recent years have seen a steady increase in the demand for high-performance plastomers and elastomers that combine the physical properties of rubber with the processing advantages of a thermoplastic material. This trend has been accompanied by a growing urgency in the demand for sustainable solutions that offer the same material performance but with circular content […]

Polyethylene and polypropylene belong to the class of thermoplastics called polyolefins. While they are closely associated, there are several distinct characteristics that set them apart. It is essential to note that specific properties and characteristics of both will vary depending on: In terms of availability, Polyethylene is more widely produced and available. Polypropylene might have

Sulzer has recently signed an agreement with major lactic acid (LA) producer, Jindan New Biomaterials (Jindan), to enable the production of polylactic acid (PLA), a biobased plastic. Jindan will utilize Sulzer’s licensed PLA technology at its new manufacturing plant in Henan Province to produce up to 75,000 tons of PLA per year, mainly to be used

University of Maine-led team of researchers developed a new type of model for predicting whether any given kind of microplastic would adsorb any specific type of PFAS and at what concentration. Rivers, lakes and oceans worldwide are home to trillions of pieces of plastic pollution that are smaller than five millimeters in length, known as

Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd., KUMHO Petrochemical Co., Ltd., and Sumitomo Corporation have signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a long-term collaboration for the development and further growth of the sustainable polymers and chemicals market in Asia. To Commence Biopolymer Production by 2024 In this project, Idemitsu, a SM manufacturer in Japan, will produce bio-SM in the mass

Given that management of end-of-life tires (ELTs) can have a major impact on the environment, more than 176,000 tons of ELTs are collected in Spain each year according to data from the SIGNUS collection system. Dumping large quantities of ELTs in landfills creates a focus of colonies of insects and rodents, as well as a

Avient Corporation, a provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services, announced the addition of its first production line for Complēt™ and OnForce™ long fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites in Asia. The new line was installed at Avient’s Asia regional headquarters in Shanghai to help meet the increased demand for composite materials in applications that require excellent impact strength,

Trinseo, a specialty material solutions provider, announced the inauguration of its polycarbonate (PC) dissolution pilot facility in Terneuzen, the Netherlands on April 5, 2023. The new pilot facility is a major step in Trinseo’s commitment to sustainability, part of the journey in realizing the company’s sustainability goals. The guests of honor at the inauguration ceremony included Jo-Annes

Pyrum Innovations AG, a pioneer in the sustainable recycling of end-of-life tires (ELT) based on its patented pyrolysis technology, has commissioned the first automated, semi-industrial recycling plant for carbon fiber-reinforced plastics (CFRP) after almost four years of development. This is the first time CFRP has been holistically recycled worldwide. The plant is located at the

U.S. states take regulatory actions to reduce the use of PFAS in consumer products. The state of Maine will prohibit the use of intentionally added PFAS in new products effective Jan. 1, 2030. Over the past few years, there has been growing concern about the presence of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products.

Infinity Recycling, Invest-NL and LyondellBasell announced they have invested in Pryme N.V., an innovative cleantech company, located in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The group of investors contributed nearly EUR 13 million to support the commercialization of Pryme’s pyrolysis process to convert used plastic into valuable products on an industrial scale. Pryme is currently building an advanced recycling plant

INEOS has announced a world first as it has produced ultra-thin, rigid film used for recyclable flexible packaging products made from more than 50% recycled plastic. It is the first time such a high proportion of recycled waste plastic has been used in packaging products. Recyclable Single Polymer Flexible Packaging Products INEOS’ polymer know-how and Hosakawa

BioBTX B.V. and Agilyx ASA, a post-consumer plastics recycling company have entered into a strategic collaboration to explore the scale-up of BioBTX technology at a commercial demonstration plant for the production of renewable aromatic chemicals (benzene, toluene, xylene: BTX). Pyrolysis Technology for Difficult-to-Recycle Post-use Plastics The partnership will bring Agilyx technology into BioBTX’s first commercial

IMCD has entered into a strategic distribution agreement with Evonik, a specialty chemicals company. Under this agreement, IMCD will serve as Evonik’s European distributor for its Medical Care series, covering EEA countries including the United Kingdom and Switzerland. This partnership represents a step forward for IMCD in expanding its presence in the market segment of medical