Scientists from the US have created a polymer material that can change shape over time at a pre-set program. In the future, the developers hope this material will be used to create a new generation of medical implants. In the meantime, its scientists have demonstrated the possibility of using artificial flowers. Flower was created by […]
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Increasing the supply of PE and PP ON THE DOMESTIC MARKET OF CHINA MAY AFFECT PRICES
Increasing the supply of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) by Sinopec Sabic Tianjin Petrochemical after the completion of repairs at its plants in Tianjin (Tianjin city, China) can have an impact on the market, according to ICIS, citing sources in the market. Sinopec Sabic Tianjin Petrochemical launched a cracker with capacity of 1 million tonnes […]
By 2020, the Russian market XPS can grow by 15%
At the end of 2015 XPS market in Russia amounted to 5.2 million m3 and remained at the level of the previous year. Such data during the conference “Polystyrene, ABS and foamed polymers in 2016,” said Vasily Tkachev, COO SBUs “polymer insulation” Company “TechnoNikol”. Forecast for 2016 joyless – falling by 4% to a level […]
Polymer flower blossom taught in “his” rhythm
US chemists synthesized polymer that modifies the shape for a long time in the absence of external stimuli. The results are given in the journal Nature Communication. Materials that change shape – materials whose shape can be reversibly changed by the application of certain forces. These include self-healing materials, photomechanical and other materials. The most […]
Instead the company for hazardous waste ecology minister found an empty hangar
Licensing Commission of the Ministry of Ecology, headed by Minister Semerak raided with an unscheduled test of the company, which must collect and dispose of hazardous waste. Ministry representatives came to the village Zabuyane the Kiev region, where, according to the contract, are the enterprise power, refining petroleum products, paints, post-operative and medical waste, batteries. […]
IN RUSSIA MAY PROHIBIT plastic bag and plastic utensils
Materials that pollute the ecological environment, may soon be banned in Sochi and to Baikal. Also, the taboo on the use of plastic materials such as polyethylene and plastic ware, spread to other natural areas subject to protection on the part of the Russian state. This was reported today, 27 September, RIA FAN with reference […]
Spot styrene prices in Europe continue to decline
Spot styrene prices in Europe are still the lowest compared to other regions in the background of a wide supply and weak demand, ICIS reported, citing sources in the market. If the previous week the price proposals were on the level of USD960 per ton, FOB, the last week, spot prices fell to USD950 per […]
Contract PE prices in Europe in September were stable, decreased spot
Prices of polyethylene (PE) in Europe as a whole remained unchanged in September compared with the August level, according to ICIS co reference to market participants. At the moment, buyers are hoping to achieve a reduction of prices for the supply of the following month. According to them, they hope to reduce the level at […]
Prices ABS in Europe in September remained at the level of August
European prices acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) in September were August level despite the attempts to reduce the buyers, in particular on extrusion grade reports citing ICIS market sources. Demand strengthened in September after the summer lull, although sales are not as high as in the second quarter, the sources noted. Customers have also reported a wide offer […]
Kazanorgsintez stopped HDPE production
Kazanorgsintez (KOS group TAIF), one of the largest chemical enterprises in Russia, stopped production of low-density polyethylene (HDPE) for repairs, according to enterprise customers. CBS to the beginning of the week completely stopped production of HDPE for scheduled routine maintenance. According to enterprise customers, a simple preventive capacities will last about three weeks, consistent with […]