Materials
ChevronPhillips Chemical and QatarEnergy to Built Integrated PE Plant
This polymer facility will produce Marlex HDPE for durable goods such as pipe for natural gas and water delivery and recreational products such as kayaks and coolers.
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Development of Sustainable Soft Materials Accelerated
VTT Technical Research Center fast tracks the development of materials by 50% through physics-based modeling and AI.
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Thermoforming PCR: An Equipment Supplier’s Pointers
Thermoforming PCR is not radically different from forming virgin, but variation in recycled materials can require extra care to get a consistent end result. Start by examining every aspect of the process from the sheet (and extrusion process if run inline) to the final trim.
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PC Copolymer for PV Connectors
SABIC’s “breakthrough” LNP EXL9334P is said to meet stricter performance and regulatory requirements for emerging 1.5Kv solar systems.
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Graphene-Infused LLDPE Composites for Rotomolding
Lyten’s new graphene-infusion LLDPE composites being explored for a range of applications where they can replace other plastics and even metals.
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Elkem Completes Expansion for High-Purity Biomedical-Grade LSRs and Other Silicones
New facility designed for production high-purity silicones with class 8 clean room and packaging in class 7 clean rooms.
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Mechanically and/or Chemically Recycled Polylefins Debut at K2022
ExxonMobil, Nova Chemicals and Braskem are among the latest polyolefin suppliers that are developing such new resin portfolios.
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LanzaTech Develops Specialized Biocatalysts to Produces Ethylene from CO2 in a Continuous Process
This ‘breakthrough discovery replaces the barrel with synthetic biology, addressing one of the chemical industry’s largest carbon emitters.
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Insight Polymers Expands Advanced Compounding Facilities
New twin-screw extrusion line further expands high temperature process capabilities and a configuration of screw elements that enables reactive extrusion.
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Resin Prices Still Dropping
This downward trajectory is expected to continue, primarily due to slowed demand, lower feedstock costs and adequate-to-ample supplies.
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