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Economic recovery holds the key to swerve the composite industry to positive growth path. The composite market underwent drastic changes in 2008 amid the economic global downturn. Key segments such as construction, automotive and marine witnessed double-digit declines in demand for composites. Polymer composites are becoming the material of choice for replacing traditional materials such as steel, aluminum and engineering plastics in the automotive industry because of their higher strength to weight ratios, chemical and heat impact resistance, and greater design flexibility. The future of composite materials in the automotive industry market vs competing materials look good, as usage spreads from exterior applications to all areas of the vehicle including interior and under-the-hood applications. Read in
During plastics processing, additives, plasticizers and flame retardants are used. These additives, and sometimes the polymers, exude unwanted odours in finished products. The emanating odor has a negative impact on the sales and shelf life of the plastics finished products. Few of the solutions include masking fragrances, odour absorbers, polymeric stripping agents, etc. To know about a few product offerings, read
China, the world’s biggest producer, importer and consumer of PVC, has seen dramatic changes in the structure of its PVC market. China's PVC capacity is expected to touch 20 mln tons in 2010, but capacity utilisation continues to be at around 50% amid weak demand as construction activity in China is starting to slow down in line with government's efforts to cool down an overheating property sector. As production capacity utilization rises, China’s PVC imports will be cut down significantly. Read in
Few decades ago, the high cost of raw materials, import restrictions and lack of mechanized production methods affected the large scale production of composites in India. As a result, Indian composite industry could not compete with steel, aluminum or timber. Over the last three decades, this industry has seen quantum growth as India has made tremendous progress in wind power sector propelling composite consumption. Read in
With over 50% share in the global polypropylene demand, packaging industry is the largest consumer of PP, followed by the automotive industry with a share of over 15%. The economic downturn had a negligible effect on PP demand in the packaging industry because most of it finds application in the packaging of food materials; and the consumption of food is not affected by recessions as other industries are. The automotive industry, however, suffered a huge decline in demand due to the recession. To know about the factors that affect demand growth and consumption, the growth drivers, the growth applications, the growth regions in the world, etc, read
A stronger and more durable carbon nanotube polymer composite and laminate material with substantially shorter failure lifetimes has been developed. Materials having improved strength and fatigue failure lifetimes are of considerable potential benefit in many applications, particularly aerospace applications. Another research team has found a way to develop a new effective post-processing technique which would allow to incorporate carbon nanotubes into already formed polymer products, such as Kevlar yarns. Potential applications of new ultra-strong polymer-nanotube materials would include bullet-proof vests, protective clothing, high-performance composites for aircraft and automotive products like seat belts, cables, reinforcement of tires, break linings, bumpers, etc. Read in
A new fabric has been developed by incorporating nanostructure fiber for use in advanced firefighting suits that are 40% more effective in preventing burns than without nanostructure fiber and 15% lighter than conventional heat-barrier linings. Specialty multi-wall carbon nanotubes are being incorporated into enhanced body armor to improve protection of soldiers and law enforcement officers from small arms fire. Elsewhere, researchers are perfecting microscopic fibers that can produce electricity from simple body motions such as bending, stretching and twisting. Read more in
High potential exists for usage of plastic products in agriculture in India. India is No.2 producer of fruits (50 mln tons) & No.3 producer of vegetables (90 mln tons) in the world. Plastic products related to agriculture include LLDPE Mulch film, PVC pipes, HDPE Pipes, LLDPE Drip Irrigation Pipes, HDPE Agrishade Nets, PE Greenhouse etc would lead to higher productivity through efficient use of water, fertilizers. A new product to be adopted in plasticulture is HDPE Eyeleted Tarpaulins as packaging for fruits and vegetables. Read in
Developments in materials and production technology for Multilayer Packaging Films facilitate low weight product protection with longer shelf-life, thus reducing waste. Currently global film markets consume 68 bln lbs of polyethylene, 13.3 bln lbs of polypropylene and other materials including polyester account for 7.7 bln lbs. To know about the latest developments in raw materials, additives, equipments, technology, biodegradable materials for packaging, etc, read
    
PRICE TRENDS for the week
NAPHTHA   
Naphtha prices hovered around US$685/MT in Asia in the week of September 27, 2010. The last day of the week saw naphtha prices in Asia recover to a two-session high after ebbing....
ETHYLENE   
Limited avails have propelled ethylene prices in Asia to US$1100/MT in the week of September 27, 2010, due to multiple unplanned and planned cracker outages in Taiwan and South Korea
PROPYLENE   
Propylene prices have dropped to US$1105/MT in Asia in the week of September 27, 2010, due to limited buying interest in the region, expected to weaken as demand from China dwindles with the approaching...
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