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  • The global polypropylene industry has witnessed growth in the past few years and will continue to grow. Continuous technological progress and strong R&D capabilities have led to a rise in application of polypropylene, providing an impetus for the industry’s growth. Growth has been driven by demand from Asia Pacific region and growing use in the automotive segment. A combination of factors such as demographic conditions, economic stability and environmental regulations has had a significant impact on the industry dynamics. Furthermpre, organic polypropylene is predicted to become more popular in the future, as increasingly affluent lifestyles and ambitious industrialization drum up global demand for the multipurpose material. Read more in Growth momentum expected to continue in global Polypropylene industry with CAGR of 3.7% uptil 2017
  • Plasticizers are vital to make soft PVC where durability and flexibility are important properties. Growing environmental consciousness and increasing regulations is leading to developments in this segment. Recent developments in non-phthalate plasticizer alternatives do not compromise performance in any way, and are price competitive. Plasticizers based on rapidly renewable feedstocks are also being developed as producers team up with leading agricultural companies to develop and commercialize plasticizers based largely upon rapidly renewable feedstocks. Read more in Developments lead to expansion of phthalate-free plasticiser and bio based plasticiser production
  • Continuous Fiber Thermoplastics (CFT) materials are used in a spectrum of markets such as transportation, sporting goods, industrial goods, aerospace and ballistic. CFT materials can be formulated with glass, carbon of aramid fiber with polypropylene (PP), nylon, PPS, PEEK, PC, and PEI being the most commonly used resin systems. To know about the factors that increase global demand, main challenges and competition faced, factors that change the dynamics of the market, etc, read Continuous Fiber Thermoplastic market to reach US$191.8 mln by 2017, at a CAGR Of 8.6%
  • Perishable products such as fruits, vegetables and flowers are sensitive to ethylene gas and can ripen or mature quicker when exposed to ethylene gas. In addition, certain fruits and vegetables are high producers of ethylene gas, creating the need to separate, ship, or store produce based on their ethylene profile. Shippers of ethylene producing and ethylene sensitive goods can store products without the fear of premature ripening, thanks to ethylene removal packaging. Read more in Ethylene removal packaging extends post harvest life, boosts shelf life
  • A team of researchers decided to combine the ability to understand how drugs, polymers, and the human body interact, with the ability to make new polymers based on natural, renewable polysaccharides, to help address the challenge of making some very important drugs more bioavailable. An all-natural polymer that can be used with a range of medicines to prevent crystallization during transport and storage has been introduced. Read more in Polymer additives enhance ability of oral medications to reach blood stream
  • The past few decades have seen several strides in the bio medical field that have aided in effectively treating diseases and prolonging patient life. Many of the newer developments have been aided by innovative polymers, aided by research being carried out across the globe. A flexible polymer has been devised to reinforce the helmet’s foam padding, without altering the design. This has helped achieve up to a 25% reduction in the force a person would feel, reducing probability of getting a concussion. In another development, biodegradable polymers are being used to encapsulate chemo drugs and deliver them in a more targeted fashion to the site of a tumor. Read more in Polymer ferries chemo drugs to brain tumors, aids shock absorption in helmets and insoles