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Allotex and Daicel develop corneal graft system

Allotex and Daicel develop corneal graft system

Allotex and Daicel High Performance Polymers are collaborating on a storage and delivery system for allogeneic corneal implants. The solution uses precision-molded components made from TOPAS COC cyclic olefin copolymer.

Evonik develops purification of plastic pyrolysis oil

Evonik develops purification of plastic pyrolysis oil

Evonik offers catalysts, adsorbents and modular systems for purifying plastic pyrolysis oil. The solutions are intended to improve the quality of feedstock sent to steam crackers and support the chemical recycling of contaminated and mixed waste.

Implicit project advances recycling of auxiliary waste

Implicit project advances recycling of auxiliary waste

The Implicit project focuses on recycling single-use auxiliary materials from composite manufacturing, such as vacuum bags, films and technical fabrics. Its goal is to recover raw materials for applications including automotive, technical textiles and urban furniture.

SABIC showcases EV battery materials in Stuttgart

SABIC showcases EV battery materials in Stuttgart

At Battery Show Europe, SABIC is presenting a portfolio of specialty thermoplastics for energy storage systems and power electronics. The display focuses on new LNP Thermocomp OFM compounds for high-voltage applications.

Envalior to present EV battery materials at Battery Show

Envalior to present EV battery materials at Battery Show

At Battery Show Europe 2026, Envalior will present material solutions for high-voltage batteries used in electric vehicles. The portfolio includes materials for busbars, junction boxes and solutions designed to limit thermal runaway.

Neste and partners to supply renewable nylon fiber

Neste and partners to supply renewable nylon fiber

Goldwin, Neste, Idemitsu and Toray have established a supply chain for nylon fiber made from renewable raw materials for selected The North Face products. The material is scheduled to be used from August 2026.

Clariant on chemical recycling of plastics

Clariant on chemical recycling of plastics

Clariant outlines the role of adsorbents and hydrogenation catalysts in the chemical recycling of plastics. The company’s solutions are intended to support pyrolysis oil purification and its use as a feedstock in existing petrochemical plants.

Grupa Azoty improved EBITDA in the first quarter of 2026

Grupa Azoty improved EBITDA in the first quarter of 2026

In the first quarter of 2026, Grupa Azoty reported sales revenue of PLN 3.70 billion and EBITDA of PLN 317 million. Operating performance improved year on year, supported by the Agro segment and a positive result in the Chemicals segment.

Asahi Kasei develops new PSPI film

Asahi Kasei develops new PSPI film

Asahi Kasei has developed a photosensitive polyimide PSPI film for advanced panel-level semiconductor packaging. The material is intended to improve the lamination of large panels and support the formation of a greater number of insulating layers.

TÜV SÜD verified LCA studies of Envalior products

TÜV SÜD verified LCA studies of Envalior products

An independent critical review conducted by TÜV SÜD confirmed the methodological soundness of life cycle assessments for selected Envalior material groups. The review covered, among others, PA6, PBT, thermoplastic composites and PPS.