New polymer colorants derived from recycled content available from Avient
Avient Corporation today announced the launch of OnColor REC Polymer Colorants, formulated with pigments derived from recycled content, including end-of-life tires.
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Emirates Biotech to debut at Plastics Recycling Show in Dubai
Emirates Biotech will be exhibiting at the Plastics Recycling Show in Dubai from 10 to 12 September, marking the company’s first appearance at this prestigious event.
Meraxis partners with AI start-up Polymerize
Meraxi and the AI deep-tech start-up Polymerize have forged a strategic partnership. Polymerize is a developer and provider of a materials informatics platform, which is specifically tailored to the research and development needs in the polymer industry.
Monomer price forecast changed
Given market players' expectations of a rise in material costs in September and the end of production downtime for most converters, demand is likely to increase next week.
NASA used Aurum to study insulation for electric engines in aerospace
BARplast provided the thermoplastic polyimide Aurum that has been tested by NASA. The researcher of the NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, tested thermoplastic Polyimides that demonstrated interesting properties
SABIC and Lubrizol collaborate on sustainable soft-rigid compatible material solutions
SABIC and The Lubrizol Corporation have developed compatible material solutions well suited for various applications in the consumer electronics and mobility industries, among others.
Contract monomer prices are forecast to rise further in September
The tense political situation in various parts of the world may affect the plastics market in Poland. A Hungarian PE producer, for example, will face the issue of oil supply diversion.
Syensqo and ZF win prestigious SPE Automotive Award 2024
Syensqo announce that the outboard housing developed for Volvo’s EX90 vehicle, and manufactured using Xencor HPPA long glass fiber reinforced, has been honored with the prestigious Automotive Award 2024.
BASF switches their portfolio to bio-based Ethyl Acrylate (EA)
Bio-based EA has a certified 14C-traceable content of 40% and offers a Product Carbon Footprint Reduction of 30% compared to fossil-based EA.
Aquapak appoints sustainability and circular economy expert to its advisory board
Aquapak has developed marine-safe, biodegradable and recyclable polymer as an alternative to conventional plastics. Innovative polymer Hydropol breaks down without forming harmful microplastics.
Emirates Biotech announces new leadership team
This new leadership team, which will be based in Dubai, brings unparalleled expertise and vision to Emirates Biotech as the company aims to become a leading player in the PLA biopolymer industry.
Will the market accept an increase in ethylene and propylene prices?
Judging by the first market offers, the price in August will increase by €30-60/t; however, whether the market will accept the increase will be known by the end of next week.