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Polymer Factory today announces new research results demonstrating that fiber membranes incorporating the Company’s proprietary dendritic polymers exhibit strong antimicrobial performance against both bacterial and viral strains. In the study, researchers successfully fabricated electrospun fiber membranes based on biodegradable and biocompatible poly(L-lactide-co-caprolactone) (PLCL), functionalized with positively and negatively charged dendritic polymers supplied by Polymer

On the occasion of the visit of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to the United Arab Emirates, Covestro, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality polymer materials, Fertiglobe, the world’s largest seaborne exporter of urea and ammonia and TA’ZIZ, a world-scale chemicals ecosystem being developed in Abu Dhabi, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaboration across the ammonia and nitric acid value chains. The MoU reflects the parties&rs

Eni, together with CDP Venture Capital, invested €550,000 and announced a collaboration with the startup EXE Engineering in the field of carbon offsetting initiatives in Africa. This new investment will enable the startup to accelerate its roadmap and support the expansion of its projects into new operating contexts, including international growth in Europe and Africa. The funding round was led by Zero and Eni Next, Eni’s Corporate Venture Capital company, which invests i

Milliken & Company is showcasing a full portfolio of advanced polymer innovations tailored to meet the evolving needs of the plastics industry at PLASTINDIA 2026 in New Delhi, India from February 5-10. At this year's show, Milliken is featuring new product innovations, including the next advancement in enhancing polymers and shaping the future of the plastics industry. For more than 60 years, Milliken has leveraged material science to deliver solutions that maximize resource

Lummus Technology and Sumitomo Chemical today announced the commercial availability of their highly-efficient Polymethyl Methacrylate Chemical Recycling (PMMA-CR) technology. This builds on the strategic partnership between Lummus and Sumitomo Chemical, first announced in May 2024, to co-develop and commercialize technologies that support circularity and carbon-neutral society across the petrochemical value chain. “By uniting Lummus’ process expertise with Sumitomo Chemi

SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, is showcasing at MD&M West 2026 medical-grade thermoplastics that help address performance, regulatory and production challenges. The company is exhibiting at Booth #3251 specialty materials well-suited for use in drug delivery, patient testing and surgery. SABIC is unveiling a new family of polycarbonate (PC) copolymers certified under UL746G, and new biocompatible SILTEM™ HU resins, which can potentially replace fluoropolymers in me

More communities across the U.S. can now recycle cold to‑go cups, marking a major step toward reducing waste and building a more circular future. Thanks to the leadership of How2Recycle®, NextGen Consortium managed by Closed Loop Partners’ Center for the Circular Economy, The Recycling Partnership, Starbucks and WM, to‑go cups are entering a new era of recyclability. Polypropylene beverage cups, commonly used for cold drinks, have earned the Widely Recyclable designati

RadiciGroup High Performance Polymers is exhibiting at Plastindia 2026 (Hall H5F – Stand C3), the leading plastics fair in India, to present its innovative and sustainable polymer solutions targeted at applications with high-quality standards in the sectors of transport, electric mobility, electrical/electronics and consumer and industrial goods. Participating in the event has become a key step in the growth path of RadiciGroup High Performance Polymers, which has operated in

LyondellBasell, one of the world's largest polymer producers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, will participate in PLASTINDIA 2026. The company will present its latest material innovations and applications designed to help customers address key challenges in infrastructure, healthcare, transportation and consumer packaging that are essential to India’s continued growth and development. “India represents one of the most dynamic and promising markets in the worl

As global regulations on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) tighten across the European Union and the United States, manufacturers across industries are urgently seeking high-performance materials that meet evolving environmental and safety standards—without compromising technical performance. Asahi Kasei, a diversified global company, announced the development of a new PFAS-free polyamide (PA) engineered specifically for demanding low-friction applications. For decade

INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe announces the launch of a new Recycl-IN hybrid polymer grade containing 70% recycled material, designed to boost the sustainability of contact-sensitive cosmetics packaging without brands needing to compromise on quality or performance. Recycl-IN hybrid polymers deliver the strength, aesthetics, and processing ease customers expect - while significantly increasing recycled content and reducing CO2 emissions. This is achieved by combining high leve

Covestro, a leading supplier of high-tech polymer materials, has launched the CQ-Configurator, a pioneering digital tool that enables polyurethane value chain partners to design more sustainable foam solutions based on Covestro environmental data. The application-first tool supports both flexible and rigid polyurethane foam applications — from mattresses to insulation panels — and seamlessly translates raw material-level information into actionable product-impact making sustainabi