Biodegradable
polymers, though developed several decades ago, have
been slow to reach commercial maturity. However, growing
environmental awareness by consumers, and government
policies are encouraging their sales. To know more about
their advances on various fronts, and their share of
the total plastics market in the near future, read What does the future hold for biodegradable polymers?
Backed
by solid economic growth of 4.2% - the best seen in
the last 15 years in USA, the plastics industry in USA
grew well and reached a consumption level of almost
52 million tons in 2004. Read further in US
plastics industry records 7% growth in 2004
PP
is a semi-crystalline polymer, as within the material
there are crystalline regions and amorphous, or noncrystalline
regions. PP coloured and injection moulded products
have a tendency to warp in the anisotropic manner. To
know more about controlling warpage, read A good nucleating agent could control warpage in coloured PP parts
Despite
escalating oil prices leading to a tremendous increase
in prices of almost all feedstock, China’s stupendous
economic growth and insatiable demand for petrochemicals
will continue in 2005. Read Petrochemicals
in China will continue to grow well despite higher feedstock
prices |
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