Polymer chemistry

Green Dot Bioplastics Breaks Ground on Plant Expansion

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Ecolabelling, Bioplastic, Polymer chemistry, Green Dot, Onaga, Dot, Waste, Articles, Concepts, Draft:Green Dot Bioplastics, Inc.

ONAGA, Kan., June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Dot Bioplastics, Inc. held a groundbreaking ceremony last week, celebrating the start of construction on its expansion project at the Green Dot facility in Onaga, Kans.

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  • ONAGA, Kan., June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Dot Bioplastics, Inc. held a groundbreaking ceremony last week, celebrating the start of construction on its expansion project at the Green Dot facility in Onaga, Kans.
  • As Green Dot enters its second decade, the company is preparing to introduce two new product categories for use in compostable packaging applications, including film.
  • People who symbolically broke ground include Green Dot CEO Mark Remmert, Director of Research & Development Mike Parker, Engineering Manager Amanda Childress, Plant Manager Bill Barnell, and Dan Foltz, President of KBS Constructors.
  • Celebrating a decade of sustainability, Green Dot is a full-service bioplastics company dedicated to delivering the very best of sustainable materials to our customers.

Styrenics Circular Solutions welcomes new member BEWI

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Monday, June 7, 2021
Articles, Environmental economics, Polymer chemistry, Bright green environmentalism, Circular economy, Circularity, Polymer, Circular, Physical sciences, Natural sciences

- Packaging, components, and insulation specialist BEWI joins SCS, the styrenics value chain alliance for circularity

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  • - Packaging, components, and insulation specialist BEWI joins SCS, the styrenics value chain alliance for circularity
    BRUSSELS, June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Styrenics Circular Solutions (SCS), the value chain initiative to increase the circularity of styrenic polymers, today welcomed BEWI as new member.
  • BEWI is one of the leading providers of packaging, components and insulations solutions in Europe.
  • We are pleased to contribute to the SCS mission and share the belief thatinnovative technology and partner-driven solutions lie at the heart of a thriving circular economy for styrenics."
  • Styrenics Circular Solutions is the value chain initiative to increase the circularity of styrenics.

Styrenics Circular Solutions welcomes new member BEWI

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Monday, June 7, 2021
Articles, Environmental economics, Polymer chemistry, Bright green environmentalism, Circular economy, Circularity, Circular, Polymer, Physical sciences, Natural sciences

BRUSSELS, June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Styrenics Circular Solutions (SCS), the value chain initiative to increase the circularity of styrenic polymers, today welcomed BEWI as new member.

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  • BRUSSELS, June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Styrenics Circular Solutions (SCS), the value chain initiative to increase the circularity of styrenic polymers, today welcomed BEWI as new member.
  • BEWI is one of the leading providers of packaging, components and insulations solutions in Europe.
  • We are pleased to contribute to the SCS mission and share the belief thatinnovative technology and partner-driven solutions lie at the heart of a thriving circular economy for styrenics."
  • Styrenics Circular Solutions is the value chain initiative to increase the circularity of styrenics.

Danimer Scientific to Attend the Cowen Sustainability & Energy Transition Summit

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Friday, June 4, 2021
Manufacturing, Other Manufacturing, Environment, Packaging, Chemicals, Plastics, Branches of biology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Polymer chemistry, Danimer Scientific, Bioplastics, Plastic, Biopolymer, Biodegradation, Draft:Green Dot Bioplastics, Inc., Ingeo

Danimer Scientific (NYSE: DNMR) (Danimer or the Company), a leading next generation bioplastics company focused on the development and production of biodegradable materials, announced today that members of Danimer management will participate in the Cowen Sustainability & Energy Transition Summit to be held virtually on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.

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  • Danimer Scientific (NYSE: DNMR) (Danimer or the Company), a leading next generation bioplastics company focused on the development and production of biodegradable materials, announced today that members of Danimer management will participate in the Cowen Sustainability & Energy Transition Summit to be held virtually on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.
  • Danimer is a pioneer in creating more sustainable, more natural ways to make plastic products.
  • Danimers technology can be found in a vast array of plastic end products that people use every day.
  • Danimer now holds more than 150 granted patents and pending patent applications in more than 20 countries for a range of manufacturing processes and biopolymer formulations.

Hexion Partners with Rassini for Composite Leaf Spring Application in New Ford F-150 Model

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Engineering, Chemicals, Plastics, Automotive, General Automotive, Automotive Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Thermosetting plastics, Polymer chemistry, Adhesives, Synthetic resins, Natural sciences, Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Piedras Negras, Epoxy, Composite material, Transfer molding, Hexion, Rassini, HEXION, RASSINI

Rassini has developed and manufactures the hybrid rear suspension, which consists of a parabolic main steel leaf supported by a composite helper, at its Piedras Negras (Coahuila Mexico) location.

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  • Rassini has developed and manufactures the hybrid rear suspension, which consists of a parabolic main steel leaf supported by a composite helper, at its Piedras Negras (Coahuila Mexico) location.
  • Rassinis composite helper spring is produced on new high-pressure resin transfer molding (HP-RTM) production lines installed in Piedras Negras.
  • With this strategic investment in composite manufacturing capabilities, Rassini has confirmed its position as a technological leader.
  • Rassini selected Hexions EPIKOTE Resin TRAC 06150 with EPIKURE Curing Agent TRAC 06150 Epoxy resin system as it enables the robust mass production of the composite helper spring.

Thailand BOI Approves NatureWorks's Over 15 Billion Baht Investment in New PLA Plant

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Plastics, Bioplastics, Materials, Organic polymers, Synthetic fibers, Polymer chemistry, NatureWorks, Polylactic acid, Biodegradation

BANGKOK, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) said today it has this month approved NatureWorks Asia Pacific Co.,Ltd.

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  • BANGKOK, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) said today it has this month approved NatureWorks Asia Pacific Co.,Ltd.
  • 's application to invest more than 15 billion baht (around USD490 million) in a project to produce Polylactic Acid (PLA), a low-carbon-footprint polymer derived from agricultural feed stocks, reflecting Thailand's attraction to foreign investors as a bioplastics production base.
  • NatureWorks' plant will produce approximately 75,000 tons of PLA per year, the BOI said.
  • The PLA resin is used to make biodegradable goods ranging from compostable food containers, to filament for 3D printing, hygiene masks, and household appliances.

Thailand BOI Approves NatureWorks's Over 15 Billion Baht Investment in New PLA Plant

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Plastics, Bioplastics, Materials, Organic polymers, Synthetic fibers, Polymer chemistry, NatureWorks, Polylactic acid, Biodegradation

BANGKOK, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) said today it has this month approved NatureWorks Asia Pacific Co.,Ltd.

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  • BANGKOK, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) said today it has this month approved NatureWorks Asia Pacific Co.,Ltd.
  • 's application to invest more than 15 billion baht (around USD490 million) in a project to produce Polylactic Acid (PLA), a low-carbon-footprint polymer derived from agricultural feed stocks, reflecting Thailand's attraction to foreign investors as a bioplastics production base.
  • NatureWorks' plant will produce approximately 75,000 tons of PLA per year, the BOI said.
  • The PLA resin is used to make biodegradable goods ranging from compostable food containers, to filament for 3D printing, hygiene masks, and household appliances.

Hexamethylenediamine Market - Global Trajectory & Analytics to 2027: Nylon Synthesis is Projected to Account for $2.6 Billion of the Total $7.2 Billion Market - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Chemistry, Polymer chemistry, Physical sciences, Dielectrics, DuPont, Nylon, Plastics, Polyamides, Hexamethylenediamine

The "Hexamethylenediamine - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Hexamethylenediamine - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Nylon Synthesis, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record a 4.1% CAGR and reach US$2.6 Billion by the end of the analysis period.
  • The U.S. Market is Estimated at $1.5 Billion, While China is Forecast to Grow at 6.4% CAGR
    The Hexamethylenediamine market in the U.S. is estimated at US$1.5 Billion in the year 2020.
  • In the global Lubricants segment, USA, Canada, Japan, China and Europe will drive the 3% CAGR estimated for this segment.

Global Super Absorbent Polymers Market (2021 to 2026) - Development of Bio-Based Super Absorbent Polymers Presents Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, May 24, 2021
Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Articles, Economy, Undergarments, Polymer chemistry, Children's clothing, Diaper, Hygiene, Infancy, Polymer, Market, Bioproducts, Emerging market

Increasing demand for super absorbent polymers from personal & hygiene segments and growing global population is driving the market for super absorbent polymers.

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  • Increasing demand for super absorbent polymers from personal & hygiene segments and growing global population is driving the market for super absorbent polymers.
  • However, mature market for diapers in emerging economies are expected to act as a restraint for this market.
  • Rising population and rapid urbanization in emerging economies and development of bio-based super absorbent polymers are expected to offer significant growth opportunities to manufacturers of super absorbent polymers.
  • APAC is the largest super absorbent polymers market, and this trend is expected to continue until 2026.

Global Styrene Acrylonitrile Copolymer Market 2021-2026: Cosmetics Market Expected to Have a Significant Impact on Commodity Demand - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, May 24, 2021
Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Organic polymers, Polymer chemistry, Thermoplastics, Packaging materials, Materials science, Copolymer, Polymer, Polystyrene, Acrylonitrile styrene acrylate, INEOS Styrolution

The new report titled, 'Global Styrene Acrylonitrile Copolymer Market Report and Forecast 2021-2026', gives an in-depth analysis of the global styrene acrylonitrile copolymer market, assessing the market based on its segments like applications and major regions.

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  • The new report titled, 'Global Styrene Acrylonitrile Copolymer Market Report and Forecast 2021-2026', gives an in-depth analysis of the global styrene acrylonitrile copolymer market, assessing the market based on its segments like applications and major regions.
  • Consumers' rising per capita income, especially in the Asia Pacific and Latin America, would drive the styrene acrylonitrile copolymer demand.
  • Over the forecast period, the cosmetics market is expected to have a significant impact on commodity demand.
  • This is expected to aid the growth of the global styrene acrylonitrile copolymer industry.