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📢 Our latest article with Digital Refining / PTQ is out NOW, diving into the subject of Hydrogen Peroxide to Propylene Oxide (HPPO) technology. Propylene oxide (PO) is a central precursor to polyurethane plastics, which are widely used in many everyday products – car seats, mattresses, refrigerators, cell pone components, cases and more. With existing PO production methods raising environmental concerns, the HPPO process offers substantial and wide-ranging benefits. #EvonikExperts HeikoMorell (Product Manager for Continuous Process Catalysts at Evonik Catalysts) and Dr Uwe Kuhner (Vice President Strategic Projects, Evonik Active Oxygens) explore the evolution of the technology – developed by and licensed to Evonik and Thyssenkrupp Uhde (tkIS) – over the years, and the impact catalyst innovation has had. Have a read and share your thoughts below! 👇 https://lnkd.in/eFjQXggy #EvonikCatalysts #Catalysts #LetsMakeaDifference #innovation #sustainability #Polyurethane #PropyleneOxide #HPPO #DigitalRefining #Catalysts

Have you watched the latest Hydrocarbon Engineering Spotlight Q&A with Sulzer Chemtech? We talk to Luis Hoffmann and Emmanuelle Chauveau about polymer recycling and consider why it presents both a critical challenge and an opportunity to incorporate sustainability in industrial practices worldwide. Click here to watch the Spotlight Q&A now, and discover how dissolution recycling has captured the space between mechanical and chemical recycling technologies: https://bit.ly/3AagpgC #SulzerChemtech #PolymerRecycling #Innovation #CircularEconomy #HydrocarbonEngineering

BASF has put its prototype metal refinery for #BatteryRecycling into operation in Schwarzheide, Germany. The chemical company intends to develop and optimise processes and procedures there in order to recycle the raw materials from old batteries and production waste.   The technologies optimised in the pilot plant will later be used in a larger recycling plant to “enable optimum recovery of valuable metals such as #lithium, #nickel, #cobalt, #manganese and #copper”, according to BASF. A commercial-scale refinery is to be built in Europe in the next few years – where and when exactly is not yet known.

𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐲𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 (𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧) 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐲𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 is expected to reach USD 2.31 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 5.90% during the forecast period (2024-2029). 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 @ https://lnkd.in/gb-jZwEJ 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬: 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Consumers and governments are increasingly demanding eco-friendly packaging options. PEN shines here due to its excellent durability, chemical resistance, and recyclability. This makes it a perfect substitute for traditional materials like PET in applications like food and beverage containers. 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲: The ever-growing electronics sector is a major driver for PEN. Its lightweight nature, high heat resistance, and flame retardant properties make it ideal for various electronic components like capacitors and circuit boards. 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞: The expanding solar energy market presents a significant opportunity for PEN. PEN films are increasingly used as protective layers for solar cells due to their excellent transparency, weather resistance, and ability to withstand high temperatures. This trend is expected to continue as solar energy becomes a more prominent source of renewable power. 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨 @ https://lnkd.in/geUZkKvU 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬: bp | Indorama Ventures: Indovinya | Toray Industries, Inc. | DuPont | Nan Ya Plastics Corporation America | SKC Inc. | Kolon Industries, Inc | Covestro | Polyplex | Mitsubishi Chemical Group | DAK Americas | LOTTE chemical | Hyosung Corporation | Teijin Limited | Huvis Corporation | SABIC ✨ (𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟎$ 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 | 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞: 𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐓𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐨𝐮𝐭) @ https://lnkd.in/gDasWg3u #PEN #PolyethyleneNaphthalate #PlasticsIndustry #Polymer #Packaging #Sustainability #ChemicalIndustry #MaterialScience #Manufacturing #Innovation #Recycling #Technology #Engineering #SupplyChain #MarketTrends

ADI Chemical Market Resources publishes a monthly newsletter, not only noting what we're working on, but also what's going on in the industry. The latest issue is full of news highlights from the chemicals industry, including the following: 🔬 US DOE announces $6 billion to fund industrial decarbonization 🔬 Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd. and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. to consolidate Chiba ethylene complexes in Japan 🔬 INEOS aquire TotalEnergies' petrochemical assets in France 🔬 LG Chem to close styrene monomer unit in South Korea 🔬 NOVA Chemicals targets recycling 100% plastic stretch films at Indiana plant 🔬 Aliplast S.p.A. selects NextChem as an engineering and technology partner To read more, look here >> https://lnkd.in/gjPdHJPq #Chemicals #Plastics #Polymers #Newsletter

If you have ever wondered what markets does Evonik Catalysts serves? Let us tell you! This overview of the markets we are active in gives you a first (good) impression of our product portfolio's wide variety. We have expertise ranging from hydrogenation catalysts used in the pharma industry, on the one hand, to olefin polymerization catalysts in the plastics industry, on the other hand. Given the urgency for more sustainable solutions, we also have a strong position in regenerating fixed bed catalysts and refining powder catalysts. Catalysts are at the core of the vast majority of chemical processes and, therefore, an enabler of sustainability in the chemical industry: If appropriately tailored, they are the most significant lever in making a circular economy possible, saving energy, resources and waste. Evonik will ensure consistent and reliable results, focusing on sustainability and efficiency, helping you achieve your goals. See below for the markets we serve, or contact us with any questions: https://lnkd.in/eYduWPAx #EvonikCatalysts #LetsMakeaDifference #catalysts #catalysisexperts #alumina #fluidizedbedreactors #tailormade #axychlorination #dehydrogenation #catalysis #innovation #sustainability

𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐲𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐲𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭: 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 The Polypropylene and Polypropylene Composites Market is witnessing significant growth, fueled by the material's versatility, lightweight nature, and cost-effectiveness. Polypropylene (PP) is widely used across various industries, including packaging, automotive, textiles, and construction, due to its excellent chemical resistance and durability. The demand for polypropylene composites, which enhance mechanical properties and thermal stability, is also on the rise, particularly in automotive applications where weight reduction is critical for fuel efficiency. Additionally, the growing trend towards sustainable materials is driving innovations in recycled and bio-based polypropylene composites. With increasing consumer awareness and regulatory pressures for eco-friendly products, manufacturers are investing in research and development to create high-performance solutions. As the market evolves, key players are focusing on strategic partnerships and technological advancements to expand their product offerings and meet the diverse needs of end-users. 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞, 𝐓𝐨 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 https://lnkd.in/dtgitUnd 📈 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: #Company • Borealis • Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd. • ExxonMobil • SINOPEC • SABIC • Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. • LyondellBasell Basell Industries • DuPont • INEOS • Braskem #Type • Polypropylene (PP) • Polypropylene Composites #Application • Transportation • Electricals & Electronics • Aerospace & Defense • Others 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞, 𝐓𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭  https://lnkd.in/dhjmiRut ✅ 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰- Stringent Datalytics #PolypropyleneMarket,#PolypropyleneComposites,#SustainablePlastics,#LightweightMaterials,#EcoFriendlyPolymers,#CompositeMaterials,#AutomotiveInnovation,#PackagingSolutions,#MaterialScience,#RecyclablePlastics,#AdvancedComposites,#CircularEconomy,#PlasticIndustry,#DurabilityAndDesign,#InnovativeMaterials

Not all technological advancements in high-purity alumina are created equal. According to Strategic Market Research (https://lnkd.in/dVnw4AN4), the HPA market is growing, especially for highly-specialized and technical manufacturing applications. These applications are demanding 5N and 6N HPA, requiring suppliers to innovate and evolve. While some companies claim innovation, Polar Performance Materials delivers results. Our patented technology not only enhances alumina quality but also cuts energy use by up to 75% and reduces GHG emissions by up to 98%. With Polar PM, you get top-tier performance that’s also eco-friendly. Don’t choose between quality and sustainability—get both with us. #SustainableManufacturing #TechInnovation #HighPurityAlumina

We are pleased to share a technical update from HyProMag. Through continued research & development with University of Birmingham, as well as the improvement of several processing steps, HyProMag Ltd is now able to manufacture recycled magnets exceeding N45 in remanence & SH in coercivity. The technical update shows the hysteresis loops for short loop recycled magnets produced by HyProMag. These milestones represent customer standards for both high coercivity and high remanence applications. HyProMag Ltd's short-loop recycling route for #NdFeB magnets is underpinned by Hydrogen Processing of Magnet Scrap (HPMS) technology, which was developed at University of Birmingham and provides the solution for liberating magnets from end-of-life scrap streams in a cost effective and energy efficient way. The resulting recycled NdFeB powder can be fed back into multiple points of the #RareEarth supply chain including (short-loop) magnet manufacturing and (long-loop) chemical processing and separation. Ongoing scale-up and commercialisation of HPMS is supported by extensive piloting with over 3,000 finished magnets produced to date and being tested in a range of applications. HPMS technology and HyProMag is supported by the Minerals Security Partnership aligned with HyProMag’s growth strategy in UK, Germany, USA, Japan, Canada and other countries. Following the final approval of the EU Critical Raw Materials Act #CRMA, the EU has set a benchmark that 25% of the annual consumption of critical raw materials should come from #recycled materials. These and other initiatives to create more robust and sustainable supply chains are aligned with HyProMag’s growth strategy in Europe and beyond. Upcoming milestones include: -         Initial commercial sales of NdFeB targeted for H2 2024 -         Commercial production in Germany targeted for 2025 -         Completion of the USA feasibility study by end of 2024, with production in 2026 To discuss magnet scrap solutions and purchasing, magnet and other product sales, please contact magnets@hypromag.com To discuss collaboration and consultation, please contact technical@hypromag.com #RareEarths #Maginito #CoTec Rob Arnold Abeshaa Mahendran Nick Mann Mkango Resources Ltd. HyProMag GmbH University of Birmingham Enterprise REIA - The Global Rare Earth Industry Association Critical Minerals Association (UK) EIT RawMaterials European Raw Materials Alliance (ERMA) REEsilience