Physicists prove that microplastics can damage cell membranes
Over 70 million tonnes of microplastics are in the oceans. [...]
Chemists get creative to improve safety in underresourced labs
When resources are lacking, researchers take it on themselves to [...]
The structure of bleach
X-ray crystallography of sodium hypochlorite plugs long-standing gap in literature
Strong, crystalline fibers mimic natural spider silk
Scientists create a method for synthesizing superstrong fibers
Europe PET torn between logistics mayhem and lockdowns easing
Europe PET market torn between logistics mayhem and lockdowns easing [...]
Plastics volumes surge in North American vehicles
The use of plastics and polymer composites in North American [...]
OUTLOOK: Europe base oils Group 1 supply diverges in the second half of this year
LONDON (ICIS)–European base oils markets face diverging outlooks for the [...]
Cyber attack heaps further misery on South African PE/PP players
LONDON (ICIS)–The South African port authority (Transnet) has been hit [...]
Plant status: Dairen Chem further cuts Singapore VAM plant run rate
SINGAPORE (ICIS)–Here is a plant status report: Name: Dairen Chemical [...]
PODCAST: China private teapot refiners face crude feedstock shortfalls
SINGAPORE (ICIS)–In this episode of the ICIS Asia podcast, senior [...]