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Directing group facilitates catalytic breakdown of high-performance polymer
Polymer maintains strength during regular use but selectively breaks down when exposed to a nickel catalyst
Argentina’s researchers face continued catastrophe under Javier Milei
The president of Argentina, who has been in office less than a year, has continued cuts to higher education and science budgets
Flower Power: Lavender Oil Fuels Batteries for the Future
A groundbreaking sodium-sulfur battery with improved energy performance and longer lifespan? The secret ingredient grows in our gardens: lavender. By combining lavender oil with sulfur, Dr. Paolo Giusto's team has created a unique material that
Major investment boosts next-generation 3D printing technology
UpNano GmbH (Vienna, Austria) announced the completion of its EUR 7M Series A round co-led by aws Gründungsfonds, Novacapital and IGO Innovation GmbH. The funds raised will allow UpNano to accelerate the development of its
Advancing Catalysis Research: Essential Data Practices for Future Scientific Success
Researchers from the Department of Inorganic Chemistry at the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society have made a groundbreaking advancement in the field of data management for catalysis research. Their latest study, “Advancing
Black Magic for Greener Chemistry
The prestigious 25,000-euro prize recognizes Prof. Markus Antonietti's groundbreaking research in carbon catalysis. He is developing materials with tailored properties for more sustainable chemical synthesis: carbon materials are abundant in nature, consume less energy than
Ohmium International to develop solutions for offshore green hydrogen, ammonia project
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Green hydrogen company Ohmium International, a green hydrogen company announced it has signed a term sheet with renewable energy joint venture SwitcH2 BV to develop electrolyzer...
Europe PS October contract prices fall triple digits, distribution prices also assessed
LONDON (ICIS)--Contract prices for October have decreased between €180-200/tonne, at a midpoint decrease of €190/tonne, in the Europe polystyrene (PS) market, mainly driven by the €202/tonne...
Chile, Peru international PP prices drop on lower Chinese offers
SAO PAULO (ICIS)--International polypropylene (PP) prices dropped in Chile and Peru on the back of lower offers from China. Chinese offers retreated this week, after rising the previous week due to...
Mexico PE domestic prices lower on weak demand, ample supply
SAO PAULO (ICIS)--Domestic polyethylene (PE) prices dropped in Mexico due to weak demand and ample supply. In other Latin American countries, prices were unchanged. International PE prices were...
Europe EPS October contract prices fall triple digits, driven by styrene
LONDON (ICIS)--October contract prices have decreased between €180-200/tonne, a midpoint decrease of €190/tonne, in the Europe expandable polystyrene (EPS) market - mainly driven by the...
Europe ABS October contract prices fall triple digits
LONDON (ICIS)--Contract prices have finalized between €120-140/tonne, a mid-point decrease of €130/tonne, in the European acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) market, mainly driven by upstream...
US Ascend to close South Carolina plant, move polymer production to Florida
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Ascend Performance Materials plans to shut down its remaining operations Greenwood, South Carolina, and move the site's polymer production to its complex in Pensacola, Florida,...
US acetone shifting focus to supply/demand outlook for 2025
HOUSTON (ICIS)--US acetone is under pressure in October, while focus is increasingly shifting to how the market will look in 2025. Spot domestic barge prices are mostly being quoted in the low-50s...
Supply opportunities, uncertainties collide for Asia C2 in 2025
XIAMEN (ICIS)--At the Enmore International Olefin Annual Conference in Xiamen, China this week, players in Asia ethylene markets gathered to share their views of the following year, getting the ball...
CRUDE SUMMARY: Bearish outlook for China pushed oil to 18-day low
China’s GDP falls for Q3 as country misses its 5% target Hamas leader killed increasing prospects of war escalation US oil rigs increased by one to 482 - Baker Hughes LONDON (ICIS)--Oil prices...
Germany residential construction declines, rate cuts have yet to help
LONDON (ICIS)--Despite a housing crisis in many of its cities, Germany’s new residential housing continues to decline. Permits fall Building decline hurts economy Benefits from interest rate cuts...
Transatlantic west spot chemical tanker shipping freight rates weaken
LONDON (ICIS)--Chemical tanker spot freight rates on transatlantic westbound routes softened for all cargo sizes in the week ending 18 October compared with the previous week, based on market...
Plant status: Dow plans maintenance at Seadrift, Texas EO, EG site
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Here is a plant status report: Name: Dow Chemical Location: Seadrift, Texas, US Product: Ethylene glycol (EG), ethylene oxide (EO) Capacity (tonnes/year): 300,000 (EG), 430,000 (EO)...
US Ascend to lay off workers at nylon plant in Florida
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Ascend Performance Materials is laying off workers at its Cantonment nylon plant in Pensacola, Florida, the company confirmed on Friday. The company has cut its workforce over the...