Use of chemically modified fillers and reinforcements in plastics is expected to grow to almost 2 million tons in 2010- about 1-2% faster than the expected growth in demand for plastics. To know about the most rapidly growing treated minerals, factors affecting demand, growing applications and the faster growing fillers, read Chemically modified fillers and reinforcements have good growth prospects

Polymer properties get enhanced when reinforced with mineral fillers and fibers. Recently developed nanofillers and carbon nanotubes (CNT) with nanometric sizes and high aspect ratios lead to a high reinforcing effect at a low level but the processing is difficult. To know more about the well-established techniques; the most popular fillers and their properties, the various applications, etc, read Structural plastic with reinforcement has enhanced properties

Ethylene capacity in Asia is set to climb 11% to 28 million tons in 2007. To add to these capacity expansions and additions, the planned expansion of Middle Eastern petrochemical production will also impact the Asian petrochemical industry. This will help in controlling price or in fact reducing price of ethylene. To know about the various upcoming capacities and the factors leading to the growth in the Middle eastern region, read New ethylene capacities will help in price control in Asia