Materials
Mitsui and Teijin to Develop Biomass-Derived BPA and PC Resins
Mitsui to produce the biomass PBA and Teijin to produce PC using the same BPA.
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Nanocarbon Reinforced Masterbatches and Compounds
Modern Dispersions to highlight latest grades of carbon black, graphite, and nanocarbons to boost properties of thermoplastics compounds.
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Genomatica and Aquafil Start Pre-Commercial Plant-Based Nylon 6 Production
Quantities available for evaluation in nylon applications ranging from yarns for textile and carpet to engineering thermoplastics.
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The ‘Natural’ History of Plastics is … well, ‘Circular’
‘Renewable’ and ‘biobased’ are the keywords to many developments in plastics today — which takes us back to the very origin of the plastics industry. How’s that for ‘circularity’? (another keyword today)
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Materials Expert Mike Sepe to Speak at SPE Chicago Seminar in September
Day-and-half meeting Sept. 20-21 features a well-known consultant speaking on materials in design, processing and failure analysis; followed by a half-day of talks on additive manufacturing (3D printing).
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Brüggemann Acquires Italy’s Auserpolimeri
Company continues to expand its polymer additives business with latest acquisition of functionalized polymers producer.
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PET-Like Bioplastic from Biomass
Switzerland’s EPFL School of Basic Sciences have developed a biomass derived plastic that is similar to PET.
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Styrenic-Based Powder Polymer Modifiers
Ineos Styrolution has developed a “well-balanced” portfolio of additives for compounders and extruders looking to enhance the properties and processing of resins.
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SK Capital Acquires Valtris Specialty Chemicals
SK Capital further expands portfolio of specialty chemicals, including key plastics additives, with latest acquisition.
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Composite Seatback Design Wins Altair Enlighten Award
New seatback made from BASF’s Elastocoat PUR pultrusion system and overmolded with impact-modified Ultramid nylon 6
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