Stronger growth of HDPE projected in Asia and Middle East

The commercialization of HDPE began when Ziegler-Natta discovered the catalyst system that allowed the manufacture Polyethylene at lower pressures and temperatures, thereby permitting a polymer with fewer short chains.
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Global olefins expected to grow well until 2009

The global olefins business is enjoying a period of unprecedented high capacity utilization rates, expected to continue through 2008 before a move towards oversupply in 2009-10. Supply in the olefin markets has been affected by dual forces:
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Efficient cooling prevents warpage in profiles at higher throughputs

In production of profiles, higher throughputs and reduction in scrap generation are becoming prominent features. However, producing plastic profiles faster often causes warping, especially with complex hollow shapes having varying wall thicknesses and wood/plastic composites or foamed profiles.
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Accelerated ageing tests help to meet performance needs of plastic medical devices

Significant time and money is invested by medical device manufacturers to ensure that their products meet product performance needs and FDA guidelines. Choosing the appropriate polymer is critical for successful introduction of combination products, (a drug eluting stent/drug inhaler) to market. Physical ageing is an essential test, critical for documenting expiration dates for combination medical products.
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Increased profitability of aromatics seen in this decade likely to drop

The last five years have seen a dramatic improvement in profitability for aromatic producers. This is in contrast to the preceding ten years where returns were extremely poor, primarily resulting out of product over-supply. The recent improvement has been driven by a combination of good market growth accompanied by a particularly low rate of capacity addition. How long will the good times last for aromatic producers and what factors will influence change?

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Biodegradable polymers from carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide

Novomer, a US-based company has developed a technology to produce biodegradable polymers. The technology is based on a catalyst system developed by Cornell University to manufacture biopolymer using building blocks that are readily available and highly manageable.

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A new polymer from clay and glue is transparent and as strong as steel

A new polymer material from clay and glue has been developed which is as strong as steel. This new polymer is transparent and has tremendous strength. This new polymer is biodegradable, requires very little energy to manufacture and has a very low cost of manufacture.

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