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Polycarbonates

Graph showing PTA exports from China to India.

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India Halts Imports for Key Intermediate Chemical from China

Picture of Jane Denny Jane Denny: Aug 2, 2023 5:14:08 PM

Plastics, packaging, textiles and automotive manufacturers in India are currently prohibited from sourcing purified terephthalic acid from mainland...

Aluminium cans for beverages, which are coated with the chemical bisphenol A on the inside.

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Bisphenol A Ban by the Back Door: The 21st Century Way

Picture of Jane Denny Jane Denny: Jul 25, 2023 4:55:19 PM

Despite being a key component of epoxy resins and polycarbonates, and an additive that makes unsaturated polyester resins stronger and resistant to...

Image is a schematic infographic showing the various bio-based routes to polycarbonates

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Polycarbonates from Renewable Hydrocarbons

Picture of Tecnon OrbiChem Tecnon OrbiChem: May 11, 2022 9:02:24 AM

It’s no secret that plant-based polycarbonate (PC) can be problematic. Not only does the plastic demonstrate complex technical properties, developing...

Chart showing the process of developing polycarbonates.

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Developing Renewable Polycarbonates: A Balancing Act

Picture of ResourceWise ResourceWise: Jul 29, 2021 12:00:00 AM

There are limited developments and commercialisation in the field of plant-based polycarbonates due to the complicated technical properties of the...