Silicone rubber is a high-performance elastomer characterized by an unusual combination of properties. These properties range from high-temperature performance to durability, excellent electrical insulation properties as well as its transparency. But, what makes Silicone rubber a high-performance material in several sectors? What are its key properties and applications? Get detailed technical information on Silicone rubbers…
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Cargill and HELM are entering into a joint venture, Qore, to help brands replace fossil-based chemistries with bio-based intermediates, enabling them to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. As part of the agreement, both companies are investing a combined $300M to build the first commercial-scale, renewable BDO facility in the U.S. Bio-based intermediates give the apparel, automotive,…
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Polyamide is a key polymer used in the automotive and E&E industries. New trends in these areas such as e-mobility, lightweighting and high heat environments pose it some significant challenges. This webinar will discuss two key drivers for new developments in PA: High Heat Applications, for example turbo chargers, sees PA needing to withstand higher…
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A specifically designed polyol used as an additive in Rigid PU foams formulations to improve aspects linked to productivity, sustainability and reaction to fire! Who might be interested?Companies developing Rigid PU foams for appliances (ex: refrigerators and freezers, water heaters (industrial and residential hot water tanks). Suppliers of polyol systems to the appliance industry Moderate to large system house…
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Praj Industries Ltd. and Lygos, Inc. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to co-develop Lygos’s proprietary yeast for the production of lactic acid. As part of this MOU, Lygos will provide its proprietary yeast platform to Praj for jointly developing into various solutions for commercial applications. Praj has already developed and offers bacterial fermentation…
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The critical part played by plastics in modern life has never been clearer. From lifesavers such as syringes, medical masks and Personal Protective Equipment to consumer items including disposable wipes, bottles of hand sanitizer and packaging for restaurant meals, this much misunderstood material has proved its worth across all facets of the global response to…
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Aramco agreed last year to buy the controlling stake in SABIC from the kingdom’s wealth fund for $69.1 billion, sealing one of the biggest-ever deals in the global chemical industry. Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil producer, is in early talks with banks for a loan of about $10 billion to help finance its acquisition…
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Spain is the world’s leading olive oil producer and therefore generates considerable waste during the stoning process. This waste is currently incinerated for power generation. However, AIMPLAS and OLIPE, Olivarera de los Pedroches, have implemented the GO-OLIVA project to find a high value-added application for this waste by producing a new sustainable packaging material for…
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Graphic imagery should be used on petrol pumps and air tickets, experts say. Cigarette packets with grisly warnings of the consequences of smoking are intended to deter smokers. Now a group of public health experts says similar warnings should appear on high-carbon products, from airline tickets and energy bills to petrol pumps, to show consumers…
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Toray says the final phase of a $40 million expansion enhances its leadership role in foam innovation. Toray Plastics (America) opens the PEF Division Innovation Center at its operations in Front Royal, VA. The $4 million, 5,000-sq.-ft. (465-sq.-m) Innovation Center houses a state-of-the-art pilot line which enables Toray to explore and qualify new resin systems…
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