Additives

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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Thermoforming

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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Lanxess Expands Capacity of Polymeric Flame Retardant

PS insulating foam makers switching to sustainable alternatives such as Emerald Innovation 3000.

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Postconsumer

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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Additives

Graphene Deemed a Highly Effective Antifouling Material

Researchers at two universities discover that laser-induced graphene zaps bacteria.

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Lanxess Acquisition of Chemtura, a Done Deal

The Chemtura/Great Lakes flame retardants 大象传媒 segment significantly strengthens the company鈥檚 competitive position.

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polyolefins

New Additive Compatibilizes PE/PP Alloys

Multiblock polymer, when added in small amounts to a mix of the two otherwise incompatible polyolefins, creates a mechanically tough blend.

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monitoring

China Is Fast Becoming a High-Tech Competitor

As its labor-cost advantage erodes, China鈥檚 manufacturing sector bolsters its high technology status.

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Extrusion

Borealis Starts ADCA-Free Foamed HDPE for Communication Cable

The development is said to be the first of its kind, and it meets Cat 6, Cat 7 and Cat 8 standards for physically foamed data cables.

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Kuraray America Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Advances

Developments include new EVOH and Plantic bio-based plastic.

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Process Cooling