Pub Date : 2023-10-01DOI: 10.12968/s0306-3747(23)70190-5
On September 28, 2023, Braskem, a producer of polyolefins and biopolymers announced a novel demonstrator of Braskem's polypropylene (PP) in combination with WEAV3D Inc., an advanced manufacturing and materials startup, leveraging WEAV3D's thermoplastic composite lattice technology to enhance the performance of PP for structural and automotive material applications.
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Pub Date : 2023-09-01DOI: 10.12968/s0306-3747(23)70177-2
On September 28, Delta Tecnic reports that the masterbatch manufacturer reduces the granule size tenfold to achieve better dilution of the masterbatch in the cable compound; 25% of the company's sales are in the automotive industry, where satisfactory spark test results are reportedly more difficult to achieve.
{"title":"Delta Tecnic reportedly guarantees efficient insulation in the cable industry and impeccable spark test results","authors":"","doi":"10.12968/s0306-3747(23)70177-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/s0306-3747(23)70177-2","url":null,"abstract":"On September 28, Delta Tecnic reports that the masterbatch manufacturer reduces the granule size tenfold to achieve better dilution of the masterbatch in the cable compound; 25% of the company's sales are in the automotive industry, where satisfactory spark test results are reportedly more difficult to achieve.","PeriodicalId":100024,"journal":{"name":"Additives for Polymers","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135735949","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-09-01DOI: 10.12968/s0306-3747(23)70176-0
On September 19, BASF announced the launch of the industry's first biomass balance offerings for plastic additives. The initial offerings, including Irganox® 1010 BMBcert™ and Irganox® 1076 FD BMBcert™, are certified by TÜV Nord for mass balance according to the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS). These reportedly industry-first solutions should support the use of renewable feedstock to replace fossil feedstock and help BASF's customers meet their sustainability targets.
{"title":"BASF launches the reportedly first biomass balance plastic additives","authors":"","doi":"10.12968/s0306-3747(23)70176-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/s0306-3747(23)70176-0","url":null,"abstract":"On September 19, BASF announced the launch of the industry's first biomass balance offerings for plastic additives. The initial offerings, including Irganox® 1010 BMBcert™ and Irganox® 1076 FD BMBcert™, are certified by TÜV Nord for mass balance according to the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS). These reportedly industry-first solutions should support the use of renewable feedstock to replace fossil feedstock and help BASF's customers meet their sustainability targets.","PeriodicalId":100024,"journal":{"name":"Additives for Polymers","volume":"30 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135736161","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-09-01DOI: 10.12968/s0306-3747(23)70169-3
On September 14, 2023, the Orion specialty chemicals company announced that at the 2023 Compounding it will present its first circular specialty carbon black for polymer applications. In addition, Orion (booth 411) will highlight its portfolio of conductive additives for wire-and-cable applications, injection-molded parts, adhesives and sealants, films and piping. The 2023 Compounding World Expo North America takes place from Nov. 15 – 16 in Cleveland, Ohio.
{"title":"Orion showcases new circular carbon black for polymer applications at 2023 Compounding World Expo North America","authors":"","doi":"10.12968/s0306-3747(23)70169-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/s0306-3747(23)70169-3","url":null,"abstract":"On September 14, 2023, the Orion specialty chemicals company announced that at the 2023 Compounding it will present its first circular specialty carbon black for polymer applications. In addition, Orion (booth 411) will highlight its portfolio of conductive additives for wire-and-cable applications, injection-molded parts, adhesives and sealants, films and piping. The 2023 Compounding World Expo North America takes place from Nov. 15 – 16 in Cleveland, Ohio.","PeriodicalId":100024,"journal":{"name":"Additives for Polymers","volume":"87 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134918127","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-09-01DOI: 10.12968/s0306-3747(23)70171-1
On September 7, 2023, the Eindhoven University of Technology announced that Pei Zhang defended her PhD thesis at its department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry on August 31st.
2023年9月7日,埃因霍温理工大学(Eindhoven University of Technology)宣布,张培于8月31日在其化学工程与化学系进行了博士论文答辩。
{"title":"Making color-changing ‘Transformers’ with polymers","authors":"","doi":"10.12968/s0306-3747(23)70171-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/s0306-3747(23)70171-1","url":null,"abstract":"On September 7, 2023, the Eindhoven University of Technology announced that Pei Zhang defended her PhD thesis at its department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry on August 31st.","PeriodicalId":100024,"journal":{"name":"Additives for Polymers","volume":"82 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134918131","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-09-01DOI: 10.12968/s0306-3747(23)70164-4
Ascend Performance Materials has announced the launch of pre-colored, metal-detectable Vydyne® PA66 compounds for cable ties and fasteners for industries where foreign object contamination causes health concerns and reputational damage, such as in pharmaceutical and food processing facilities. The new product reportedly meets the most stringent performance standards and should simplify the supply chain for cable tie and fastener producers.
{"title":"Ascend launches metal-detectable cable tie compounds to streamline supply chain for customers","authors":"","doi":"10.12968/s0306-3747(23)70164-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/s0306-3747(23)70164-4","url":null,"abstract":"Ascend Performance Materials has announced the launch of pre-colored, metal-detectable Vydyne® PA66 compounds for cable ties and fasteners for industries where foreign object contamination causes health concerns and reputational damage, such as in pharmaceutical and food processing facilities. The new product reportedly meets the most stringent performance standards and should simplify the supply chain for cable tie and fastener producers.","PeriodicalId":100024,"journal":{"name":"Additives for Polymers","volume":"36 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134918128","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-09-01DOI: 10.12968/s0306-3747(23)70168-1
On September 13, 2023, the Nanyang Technological University announced that its scientists had created a process that can upcycle most plastics into chemicals useful for energy storage, using light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and a commercially available catalyst, all at room temperature. According to the news release, the new process is very energy-efficient and can be easily powered by renewable energy in the future, unlike other heat-driven recycling processes like pyrolysis.
{"title":"Upcycling plastics into energy-storage liquids","authors":"","doi":"10.12968/s0306-3747(23)70168-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/s0306-3747(23)70168-1","url":null,"abstract":"On September 13, 2023, the Nanyang Technological University announced that its scientists had created a process that can upcycle most plastics into chemicals useful for energy storage, using light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and a commercially available catalyst, all at room temperature. According to the news release, the new process is very energy-efficient and can be easily powered by renewable energy in the future, unlike other heat-driven recycling processes like pyrolysis.","PeriodicalId":100024,"journal":{"name":"Additives for Polymers","volume":"26 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134918132","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-09-01DOI: 10.12968/s0306-3747(23)70166-8
On September 13, Microban International announced it had introduced its latest technology – Ascera™. This patent-pending antimicrobial technology uses an active ingredient inspired by nature*, and is designed for use in olefinic polymers and solvent-based coatings. The Microban technology used in this product is similar to acids found in nature and is used in multiple consumer product applications. Ascera reportedly is sustainable, metal free and less toxic than alternative technologies, and should provide lifelong antimicrobial product protection.
{"title":"Microban launches Ascera™: a patent-pending antimicrobial technology inspired by nature","authors":"","doi":"10.12968/s0306-3747(23)70166-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/s0306-3747(23)70166-8","url":null,"abstract":"On September 13, Microban International announced it had introduced its latest technology – Ascera™. This patent-pending antimicrobial technology uses an active ingredient inspired by nature*, and is designed for use in olefinic polymers and solvent-based coatings. The Microban technology used in this product is similar to acids found in nature and is used in multiple consumer product applications. Ascera reportedly is sustainable, metal free and less toxic than alternative technologies, and should provide lifelong antimicrobial product protection.","PeriodicalId":100024,"journal":{"name":"Additives for Polymers","volume":"198 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134918133","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-09-01DOI: 10.12968/s0306-3747(23)70165-6
On September 12, 2023, compounder Gibaplast announced it now offered Eastman Tenite™ Renew for eyewear companies seeking to offer increased sustainable content in their eyewear frames through local European production.
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Pub Date : 2023-09-01DOI: 10.12968/s0306-3747(23)70172-3
On September 6, 2023, UBQ Materials, a developer of advanced materials made from waste, announced the expansion of its partnership with Arcos Dorados, the world's largest independent McDonald's franchisee. Arcos Dorados has become the first UBQ partner to implement building components ‘Made with UBQ ™.’ The new electrical conduits, connection boxes, and modular wood boards will be showcased in Arcos Dorados’ São Paulo-based restaurant conceptualized to showcase sustainability initiatives of the company.
2023年9月6日,开发先进废物材料的UBQ材料公司宣布扩大与全球最大的麦当劳独立加盟商Arcos Dorados的合作关系。Arcos Dorados成为首个实施“UBQ Made with UBQ™”建筑组件的UBQ合作伙伴。新的电气管道、接线盒和模块化木板将在Arcos Dorados的圣保罗餐厅展出,以展示该公司的可持续发展计划。
{"title":"McDonald's expands collaboration with UBQ Materials","authors":"","doi":"10.12968/s0306-3747(23)70172-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/s0306-3747(23)70172-3","url":null,"abstract":"On September 6, 2023, UBQ Materials, a developer of advanced materials made from waste, announced the expansion of its partnership with Arcos Dorados, the world's largest independent McDonald's franchisee. Arcos Dorados has become the first UBQ partner to implement building components ‘Made with UBQ ™.’ The new electrical conduits, connection boxes, and modular wood boards will be showcased in Arcos Dorados’ São Paulo-based restaurant conceptualized to showcase sustainability initiatives of the company.","PeriodicalId":100024,"journal":{"name":"Additives for Polymers","volume":"6 1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134918129","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}