Industry News
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An in-depth look at the current state of the plastics industry
(1) Market size and growth trend In terms of market size, the plastics industry has shown steady growth over the past few decades. According to the statistics of the Global Plastics Market Research Report 2024 published by Statista, the global plastics market size reache...Read more -
Polypropylene vs. polyethylene: the two pillars of plastics
1. Basic nature 1. Polypropylene (PP) Polypropylene is a semi-crystalline polymer made from the polymerization of propylene monomer. Its molecular chains are tightly arranged, with good mechanical properties and chemical resistance. PP has a higher melting point of about 167°C. 2. Polyethylene (P...Read more -
Differences and application scenarios between polyethylene and polypropylene
Polyethylene (PE) and Polypropylene (PP) are two of the most widely used thermoplastic polymers in the world. While they share some similarities, they also have distinct differences that make them suitable for a wide range of applications. Chemical Structure and Properties Polyethylene is a polym...Read more -
Polyolefins Global Market Report 2023
Major players in the polyolefins market are Exxonmobil Corporation, SABIC, Sinopec Group, Total SA, Arkema SA, LyondellBasell Industries, Braskem SA, Total SA, BASF SE, Sinopec Group, Bayer AG, Reliance Industries, Borealis Ag, Ineos Group AG, Repsol, Petrochina Company ...Read more -
A brief history of plastic, design’s favorite material
From its early beginnings during and after World War II, the commercial industry for polymers–long-chain synthetic molecules of which “plastics” are a common misnomer–has grown rapidly. In 2015, over 320 million tons of polymers, excluding fibers, were manufactured acros...Read more