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Dow, a global materials science company, announced its collaboration with Procter & Gamble China (P&G China) for an air capsule e-commerce packaging. The air capsule, enabled by P&G China’s innovation and Dow’s materials, aims to deliver an effective and efficient way to protect products while avoiding excessive packaging in e-commerce and facilitating recyclability. Reliable &…

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University of California, Riverside, chemical and environmental engineering scientists identify two species of bacteria found in soil that break down a class of stubborn ‘forever chemicals’, giving hope for low-cost biological cleanup of industrial pollutants. These bacteria destroy a subgroup of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, that have one or more chlorine atoms within…

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Toyochem Co., Ltd., the polymer and coatings arm of Japan’s Toyo Ink Group, announced that it completed construction of a new polymer pilot facility at its Kawagoe Factory, a manufacturing complex located in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture in Japan. The new Facility, which came online in April 2023, is engaged in the prototyping and medium-scale…

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Solvay has announced the introduction of a new high-heat and flame-retardant grade in the company’s Xydar® liquid crystal polymers (LCP) portfolio, which is designed to meet critical safety demands in EV battery components. Retains Insulation Upon Exposure to 400°C for 30 Minutes The new Xydar® LCP G-330 HH material addresses challenging thermal and insulation requirements and is targeted particularly at battery…

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Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is a high-performance, engineering thermoplastic characterized by an unusual combination of properties. These properties range from high temperature performance to mechanical strength and excellent chemical resistance. But, what are the key characteristics which make PEEK a high-performance plastic? What it is made up of? Get all the technical information on Polyetheretherketone, explore what…

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SABIC has participated in the successful development of lightweight, circular photovoltaic (PV) panels in conjunction with Solarge, an innovative manufacturer of circular lightweight solar panels. This collaboration was showcased during the opening event of Solarge’s new production facility in Weert, The Netherlands on 22nd May. Representatives from SABIC and Solarge, along with other industry leaders, attended the…

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LanzaTech Global, Inc, and Plastipak Packaging, Inc. announce they have successfully produced PPKNatura, the world’s first polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin made from captured carbon emissions. The resin is suitable for food, personal care, and pharmaceutical packaging, as well as other non-packaging applications. For Traditional Food and Pharmaceutical Grade Packaging Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a polymer that…

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Toyochem Co., Ltd., the polymer and coatings arm of Japan’s Toyo Ink Group, announced that it completed construction of a new polymer pilot facility at its Kawagoe Factory, a manufacturing complex located in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture in Japan. The new Facility, which came online in April 2023, is engaged in the prototyping and medium-scale…

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Tool Gauge, a U.S. manufacturer of complex, high-value plastic and metal assemblies for global aerospace original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and Victrex, a global player in PEEK- and PAEK-based polymer solutions, announced that they will collaborate to develop a new co-molding technology for the aerospace industry. This new technology will use formed carbon composites combined with carbon…

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Bluepha Co. Ltd (“Bluepha”) and TotalEnergies Corbion have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to accelerate the market adoption of PLA/PHA-based solutions in China. The collaboration aims to bring together the expertise and resources of both companies to further advance the development of high-performance biopolymer solutions, combining Bluepha® Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) with Luminy® Polylactic Acid (PLA) technology. Expanding Application Possibilities…

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