Building & Construction

Hitachi High-Tech developed an AI tool that enabled them to reduce their research on biodegradable additives from 120 days to two days. Researchers have used AI in the development of new materials and additives for the production of plastics. Some companies are looking for alternatives to suit their customers’ needs.

AI has become an important tool for the development of new materials, enabling R&D scientists to develop new materials with improved properties and functionalities. Data analysis and prediction A significant form of AI’s contribution is data analysis. By sorting through…

A groundbreaking flame retardant has emerged to redefine the performance of epoxy composites. Meet tris[4-(2,5-dioxopyrrol-1-yl)phenyl] phosphite (TDPPI), a phosphorus-based maleimide boasting unparalleled attributes such as moderate transparency, enhanced thermal stability, and improved mechanical strength.

Today’s flame-retardant technologies rely strongly on PFAS, but regulations around the globe are pushing the industry to find alternatives that aim to balance fire safety with environmental and health considerations.

The plastics industry mainly uses PFAS as polymerization aids and this would be the main cause of PFAS emissions related to the life cycle of fluoropolymers.

Block Solutions Oy, of Mutala, Finland, wants to make sustainable and affordable building construction a snap. And the concept is quickly catching on globally. Prompted in 2016 by discussions with the United Nations and driven by a desire to create a way to quickly build shelter for people in need, Markus Silfverberg conceived the idea of eco-friendly modular blocks.

The use of “forever chemicals” in the European Union would be largely banned under a proposal issued by the European Chemicals Agency. At the same time, more US states continue to ban PFAS-containing products without a clear roadmap for the plastic industry.

Dutch specialty chemicals producer Nouryon said it has launched full-scale production at its new Expancel expandable microspheres plant in Green Bay, Wis.

Engel developed a technology that allows the production of parts with recycled plastic (PCR) at their core and virgin plastic at the skin.

Neste, LyondellBasell and two others create supply chain to supply carbon-storing natural fiber-reinforced biopolymers for construction materials.

BASF signs deal to divest its Neopolen expanded PP foam resins business. Buyer is major European foam processor Knauf Industries.

Automaker Subaru and a U.S. soccer club celebrated their “zero-landfill” stadium in Pa. by unveiling a large soccer ball sculpture made with recycled trash.