Lilli Manolis Sherman

Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

Most Resin Prices Down or Flat; PC and Nylon 66 Up for Now

Falling feedstock prices are a key driver as we enter the third quarter.

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Commodity Resins

Specialized Color and Additive Masterbatches Thwart Counterfeiters

Polyone鈥檚 collaboration with potable water equipment maker fends off pirates.

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Automotive

The “Holy Grail” of PC Glazing Appears on the Sporty Electric Tommykaira ZZ

Teijin has developed the world鈥檚 first 鈥減illar-less鈥 PC windshield for a commercial car.

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polyolefins

Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes Stay Put

OCSiAI鈥檚 test results with HDPE, epoxy, and elastomers show no release of particles when materials are mechanically stressed.

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One of the First Biobased Nylons Turns 70

Despite its advancing age, an 鈥渆xciting future鈥 is forecast for Arkema鈥檚 Rilsan Nylon 11.

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Biopolymers

Major Cash Infusion for PEF Bioplastic Barrier Resin Underway

PEFerence consortium led by Synvina awarded over $28 million to build plant for key feedstock.

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Commodity Resins

Food Industry Collaboration Creates New Fresh Snack Packaging

Milliken鈥檚 NX Ultra Clear PP concentrates play key role in 鈥淧ick Your Plate鈥 concept.

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High-Perfomance Nylon Beats Aluminum, Rubber in Auto Air Conditioning Lines

Eaton Polymers new PACCS lines bring a new standard to the industry.

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Commodity Resins

Commodity Resin Prices Falling

Lower feedstock costs, improved supplies, lower export prices are among key factors.

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Blow Molding

Automotive Plastics: New Thermoplastic Solutions Redefine ‘Performance’ from All Angles

Lightweighting and resistance to heat, chemicals and weathering drive developments in thermoplastics for interiors, exteriors, underhood, powertrain and chassis.

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Postindustrial

PP Waxes with Unique & Customizable Technical Properties

GreenMantra鈥檚 new PP waxes are among the high-value products from waste plastics it makes.

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economics

High Growth Forecast for High Performance Plastics

New study says automotive and aerospace are the prime driving factor.

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