Materials
Neste RE Adds Co-Processed Feedstock
Feedstock for polymers and chemicals will be derived from renewable materials along with crude oil.
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Applying AI to Manage, Synchronize Material Data and Power Material Development
Global masterbatch and compound producer Kafrit Group worked with MaterialsZone to apply AI to its raw materials management and product development.
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Prices Drop for All Five Commodity Resins
While PE price reductions were not as apparent, they too were following the year-end price trajectory of PP, PS, PVC and PET.
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‘Super’ Small Color Masterbatch Pellets for PVC
Delta Tecnic’s new SSP is manufactured using an advanced process distinct from traditional cryopellet production.
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Expanded Line of ‘Super’ Soft TPEs for Medical Devices
Kraiburg TPE has expanded its Thermolast M series of TPE compounds by additional hardness degrees.
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CJ Biomaterials Hires Leah Ford as Director of Marketing
Ford has background in biopolymer technology having worked for PLA bioplastics supplier NatureWorks.
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Polymer Science for Those Who Work With Plastic — Part 1: The Repeat Unit
What are the basic building blocks of plastics and how do they affect the processing of that material and its potential applications in the real world? Meet the repeat unit.
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Dow Revoloop Resins for Cable Jacketing With Postconsumer Content
Announced resins will incorporate recycled material.
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ExxonMobil Launches New Materials Portfolio Brand
The Signature Polymers brand, which includes all polyolefins, is focused on delivering best-in-class service and partnership.
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Biomass Balanced LCP for Reduced CO2 Emissions and Improved Renewable Content
Polyplastics’ Laperos bG LCP is slated for commercialization in spring 2025.
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