Lilli Manolis Sherman

Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

Commodity Resins

Braskem to Explore Biobased PP Production in the U.S.

Evaluation project underway on Braskem opting to invest in biobased PP including potential partnership opportunities with clients, OEMs and suppliers.

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Electronics

Plastic Compounding Market to Outpace Metal & Alloy Market Growth

Study shows the plastic compounding process is being used to boost electrical properties and UV resistance while custom compounding is increasingly being used to achieve high-performance in plastic-based goods.      

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Automotive

SPE Automotive Awards Hail ‘Firsts’ and New Technologies

The 2022 automotive innovations awards gave nods to several ‘firsts’ and added alternative vehicle systems category

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polyolefins

Cross-Linkable Formulations for Photovoltaic Cables

Avient’s Eccoh XL 8148 PE-based formulations support the rising need for solar power generation.

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Additives

Halogen-Free Flame Retardant for PC Film or Sheet

CAI’s new proprietary ST-SR487 additive in compounded PC achieved UL 94 VO with 0.25mm thick film.  

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Biopolymers

CJ Biomaterials Launched First Consumer Brand Cosmetic Packaging Application

Olive Young’s Wakemake cushion container made of PHA and PLA

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Corpus Christi Polymer Resumes Construction of PTA/PET Plant

When CCP starts production in 2025, this will be the largest vertically-integrated PTA-PET production facility in the world.

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Braskem Acquires Filament Supplier Taulman3D

The acquisition expands Braskem’s portfolio of 3D polyolefin-based filaments to nylon, recycled PETG and PET.  

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Electronics

Celanese to ‘Shine’ at CES 2023 with Expanded Portfolio of Materials

With it acquisition of DuPont’s engineering resins, Celanese’s resin solutions for automotive electrification, e-mobility and consumer electronics are plentiful.

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Prices of Volume Resins Drop--Except for PE

The downward trajectory appears to be continuing into the first quarter for most resin prices, though PE and possibly PP may remain somewhat stable.

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SPE Automotive Awards Applaud ‘Firsts’ and Emerging Technologies

The 51st annual SPE Automotive Innovation awards gave nods to several ‘firsts’ and added alternative vehicle systems category.  

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Ineos Styrolution Aims to Create First Large-Scale Home Appliance Closed-Loop Circular Economy System

This, through collaboration in China with waste recycler GER and appliance manufacturer Midea.  

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