The BlackCycle consortium launched the world’s first production of sustainable carbon blacks (sCB) for tyre applications on a conventional carbon black furnace reactor by using oils derived from an end-of-life tyre (ELT) pyrolysis process. The usage of pyrolysis oil, supplied by Pyrum…
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Cabot set to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050
US carbon black maker Cabot Corporation says it is joining other leading companies in the global movement to align its sustainability agenda with the Paris Climate Agreement to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. This ambition demonstrates Cabot’s ongoing commitment to…
Contraceptives innovation with world’s first unisex condom
A Malaysian gynaecologist has created the world’s first unisex condom that can be worn by members of both sexes: the Wondaleaf Unisex Condom. The condom is made using a medical-grade polyurethane material used for fabricating transparent wound dressings. The material…
Elkem to test world’s first carbon capture pilot for smelters
Silicon-based materials supplier Elkem says that it will test the world’s first carbon capture pilot for silicon smelters at its plant in Rana, Norway. The project has received financial support from Gassnova CLIMIT and is a follow-up to the company’s recently launched…
Ongoing pandemic buoys up gloves market – reports
Covid-19 has had a positive impact on disposable gloves, including latex, nitrile, vinyl, neoprene, and poly gloves. According to a recent Daedal Research research titled “Global Disposable Gloves Market: Size & Forecast with Impact Analysis of Covid-19 – 2021-2025,” online…
Silicones: Breakthroughs in medical-grade silicones at full speed
To address the need for important medical devices, new silicone technologies are being developed and made available, according to Angelica Buan. Growth expected for silicone elastomers As with all global elastomer markets, the silicone elastomers market also suffered a serious…
Polytek snags Specialty Resin & Chemical
Polytek Development Corp. a US manufacturer of specialty polymers for coating, mould making, and casting applications and portfolio company of Arsenal Capital Partners, has acquired Specialty Resin & Chemical. Related: Arsenal Capital Partners scores Polytek The acquisition of Specialty Resin & Chemical…
Japan halts Moderna Covid-19 vaccination in Okinawa; rubber particles found
Japan has halted its Moderna Covid-19 vaccinations in Okinawa when foreign substances, such has rubber stoppers from the vaccine vials, were discovered, said the health ministry recently. The probe was conducted by Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., which is responsible for the…
ANRPC reports on impact of Covid-19 surge, strong dollar on Asian rubber
Supply strained by virus spread The persisting spike of coronavirus cases in Thailand, Indonesia, Viet Nam, and Malaysia- which together account for nearly 70% of the global production of natural rubber (NR), has raised new concerns over the supply of…
Q2 sales signal recovery in European tyre sector – ETRMA
The European Tyre & Rubber Manufacturers Association (ETRMA) confirmed a “ positive evolution” from the first quarter of 2021 as European replacement sales of its members increased in the second quarter. According to ETRMA, all segments have registered a positive…