Thin intermediate layers strengthen multilayer materials: cool satellites and flexible electronics
Super-light, super-flexible, super-insulating: an aluminum-coated polymer film is used to [...]
Molecules as switches for sustainable light-driven technologies
Metal nanostructures can concentrate light so strongly that they can [...]
MARGINS: European MEG naphtha-based plants see gains in contract margins
LONDON (ICIS)–Margins at naphtha-based monoethylene glycols (MEG) plants in Europe [...]
SABIC utilising AI tools in 42% of manufacturing facilities – executive
LONDON (ICIS)–SABIC currently utilises AI-powered tools across 42% of its [...]
US ammonia imports down by 6% in January-September 2025 year on year
LONDON (ICIS)–US ammonia imports decreased by 6% in January-September 2025 [...]
India November exports rise 19.4%, trade deficit narrows to $24.5 billion
MUMBAI (ICIS)–India’s goods exports in November grew by 19.4% year [...]
PODCAST: CEE gas transmission tariff dilemma needs visionary approach
LONDON (ICIS)–The loss of Russian gas imports, associated long-term capacity [...]
US fertilizers interactive trade flow map January-August 2025
LONDON (ICIS)–The US Census Bureau has released fertilizer import and [...]
USTMA lowers 2025 tire forecast in December
HOUSTON (ICIS)–The US Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) in December lowered [...]
Asia-US container rates mostly lower as soft demand outweighs efforts to tighten capacity
HOUSTON (ICIS)–Rates for shipping containers from east Asia and China [...]