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𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭? Given the wide range of applications, filter media come in many forms. Different filter types have unique properties that directly impact the filtration process: ▪ Cellulose fibers: Natural, plant-derived, affordable and sustainable; however, flammable and water-absorbent ▪ Synthetic fibers: Made from polymers, chemically stable, non-brittle, and water-resistant ▪ Glass fibers: Capturing ultra-fine particles; highly resistant to chemicals, non-flammable, though brittle in handling One principle applies across all of them: the finer the fiber, the greater the potential filtration efficiency. Polymer membranes go even further. With tightly controlled pore sizes, they separate particles, salts, and molecules down to submicron or atomic dimensions – delivering product safety, resource efficiency, and sustainable performance. But material is only...

Indorama Advanced Oxides has successfully restarted the Huelva facility, marking the production of Indorama Corporation's first tonne of Titanium Dioxide. The restart represents an important step in bringing the facility back into operation following its acquisition by Indorama Corporation and supports the continued supply of Titanium Dioxide to customers across Europe and global markets. This achievement reflects the strong collaboration and execution of the Huelva team in safely and successfully resuming operations. source : #IndoramaCorporation #TitaniumDioxide

Avient Corporation, an innovator of materials solutions, today announced the expansion of its Therma Tech™ product portfolio with eight new thermally conductive grades that leverage natural graphite to deliver high thermal conductivity and cost efficiency for applications such as LED lighting, automotive heat sinks, and heat exchange systems. Natural graphite offers a lower product carbon footprint and typically requires less energy to produce than synthetic graphite, while still maintaining thermal conductivity performance. As electrification accelerates across transportation, industrial equipment, appliance, and electronics sectors, engineers face mounting pressure to manage heat more efficiently, more cost-effectively, and with less weight. Metal components such as aluminum heat sinks and die-cast enclosures remain a standard approach but they carry inherent limitations: added mass, susceptibility to corrosion, complex manufacturing processes, and constrained design freedom. For ori...

Avantium N.V., a leader in renewable and circular polymer materials, today announces the results of an updated Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of its plant‑based polymer PEF (polyetehylene furanoate), branded as releaf®. The LCA shows that releaf® can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 88% in 500 mL beverage bottle applications, compared to conventional PET under representative European conditions. At resin level, emissions can be reduced by up to 71%, with further reductions expected over time as feedstock, processes and energy inputs improve. The results demonstrate that a significant reduction in the environmental footprint of plastics can be achieved while maintaining performance and compatibility with existing recycling systems. The LCA was conducted with nova‑Institut and Tereos, using industrial data representative of future industrial production. Results have been peer‑reviewed and follow internationally recognised ISO standards. The work was carried out within the European C...

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐧 𝐏𝐕𝐂 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 — 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞. PVC is a notoriously demanding material. Its formulations often contain fillers, stabilizers, and additives that make processing both corrosive and abrasive. Wear manifests not only as dimensional loss and reduced output, but as higher energy consumption as machines work harder to maintain performance. Replacement-heavy strategies are increasingly incompatible with sustainability and budgetary goals. Rethinking component design changes that equation: - Advanced materials such as Nitralloy offer harder surfaces and improved wear resistance, eliminating chrome plating and extending service life - Worn conical twin barrels can be machined and restored using bimetallic treatments, pre...

As recycled content targets move closer to becoming a regulatory requirement in Europe, the automotive industry faces a growing challenge: increasing the use of post-consumer materials while maintaining the performance standards required for technical vehicle components. Headlamp housings represent one of the more demanding applications, where fogging performance, thermal stability, and long-term durability remain critical requirements. Developed by Sumika Polymer Compounds Europe, the new rPPGF Thermofil Circle Extra Low Fogging is designed to address these constraints. Response to future ELV requirements Made from European post-consumer recycled materials, the glass-fiber reinforced polypropylene compound meets the stringent requirements of headlamp housing applications, where fogging performance is a key criterion. The development comes as automotive manufacturers prepare for stricter recycled content requirements under future European regulations.   With this innovation, Sumika...