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𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 : 𝐌𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤, 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧...

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𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤, 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧... 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐲: misalignment → microbuckling → kink-band formation... That is why ORNL’s three-lobed filament is clever. The shape works twice: ▫️Mechanically thick: Higher area moment of inertia → more resistance to local fiber bending. ▫️Chemically thin: Shorter oxygen diffusion path during PAN oxidation → faster, more uniform core stabilization. That matters because oxidation is slow. If oxygen reaches the center faster, line speed can go up without leaving an under-stabilized core. Less hidden core and more perimeter. Compression and throughput attacked from the same cross-section. 📚Source(s): DOE-funded researchers developing high-throughput, low-cost carbon fiber — CompositesWorld Initial Assessment of Alternative Carbon Fiber Geometries — ORNL / S...

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 : 𝐊𝐄𝐘 𝐃𝐈𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝟑𝐃 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒

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 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐊𝐄𝐘 𝐃𝐈𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝟑𝐃 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒 There are some variety of 3D printers, Although all 3D printers share the same fundamental purpose -transforming digital designs into physical objects—the technologies behind them vary significantly, each offering unique strengths and limitations. 1. FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) This is the most widely used technique, where thermoplastic filaments are melted and layered to create the final structure. It is cost-effective, user-friendly, and ideal for rapid prototyping, though it generally offers lower resolution compared to other methods. 2. SLA (Stereolithography) SLA printers use a laser to cure liquid resin with exceptional precision. They produce highly detailed, smooth-surface parts, making them perfect for applications in dentistry, jewelry, and micro-engineering. 3. DLP (Digital Light Processing) Similar to SLA but faster, DLP cures an entire layer at once using pro...

The inauguration of the CPVC Resin plant in Gujarat

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  The inauguration of the CPVC Resin plant in Vilayat, Gujarat stands as a testament to what strong local partnerships can achieve. The occasion was graced by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Bhupendra Patel alongside Rebecca Liebert, (CEO, Lubrizol) and Jayant V Dhobley (Business Head & CEO Global Chemicals, Aditya Birla Group), underscoring the importance of this milestone for the industry and the region. Built in collaboration with GRASIM INDUSTRIES LIMITED ( ADITYA BIRLA GROUP), the facility combines global technology with deep local insights—enabling a more agile, resilient CPVC supply ecosystem for India. As Abhishek Shrivastava (VP & MD Lubrizol IMEA) shared: “This facility is more than infrastructure. It is the result of trust, partnership, dedication, and people believing in a shared vision.” A few glimpses from a day that sets the foundation for a stronger #CPVC future in India. source : Lubrizol IMEA

𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗡 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 $𝟭𝟮+ 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿

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Complementary upstream and downstream capabilities to enhance integration and enable the combined company to better create value across cycles, products and regions $400+ million of identified and actionable cost synergies and integration benefits Enhanced financial profile and cost position expected to provide greater performance through the cycle, cash flow generation and growth optionality Ken Lane to serve as Chief Executive Officer and Peter Huntsman to serve as non-executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of the combined company Joint investor call and webcast scheduled for June 16, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time CLAYTON, Missouri and THE WOODLANDS, Texas, June 16, 2026 Olin Corporation and Huntsman Corporation today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals to create a leading North American chemicals company. The transaction is expected to generate significant value for shareholders of both companies, with mor...

𝗔𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱: 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮‑𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵™ 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀

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Our latest advanced material solutions are developed to efficiently dissipate heat from components, improving thermal management and overall performance in electronic and industrial applications. The expanded Therma‑Tech™ range now includes eight new grades utilizing recycled, natural graphite, offering a lightweight, design‑flexible, and cost‑effective alternative to traditional metal solutions. Useful for automotive parts, LED downlights, and heat-exchange systems, these materials are processable by standard extrusion and injection molding. 👉 Learn more about how Therma‑Tech™ can help you manage heat more effectively here: https://bit.ly/3KskT2O source : Avient Corporation

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 : 𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐈-𝐅𝐎𝐆 – 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

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  𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 💧 𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐈-𝐅𝐎𝐆 – 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Condensation on plastic films reduces visibility and product appeal. Anti-Fog masterbatches prevent droplet formation by modifying surface tension, spreading moisture evenly across the film and keeping it transparent. They are essential in food packaging, greenhouses, and refrigerated films — improving visibility, extending shelf life, and enhancing product presentation. source : Polimerizze Technology

MIT chemists design impact-resistant plastics

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  Introducing weaker bonds into polystyrene and rubber helps these materials dissipate energy, making them more resistant to destructive forces. With help from a novel cross-linking molecule, MIT chemists have shown they can substantially improve the ballistic impact resistance of common polymers, including polystyrene and a type of rubber used to make shoe soles. Polystyrene is a hard, glassy polymer that is used to make many types of plastic containers, such as bottles and mugs, as well as disposable cutlery. It is also found in coatings for electronic devices, and its foam form is the basis for Styrofoam and other lightweight packaging. (While sometimes labeled with recycling code No. 6, polystyrene is difficult to recycle and rarely collected for reuse in the U.S.) To make the polymer more resistant to sudden impact, the MIT team added weak bonds scattered throughout the material as cross-links, which allows the material to dissipate energy much more effectively under deformati...