electric vehicles

Innovative flame-retardant grade for EV applications

Iranpolymer/Baspar  BASF’s newly developed flame retardant (FR) grade of Ultramid® T6000 polyphthalamide (PPA) is now used in terminal block application. This upgraded solution replaces non-FR material, enhancing safety for the inverter and motor system in electric vehicles (EVs). Ultramid T6000…

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Specialty Chemicals Market revolutionizes multiple industries

Iranpolymer/Baspar  According to the latest BCC Research study, the demand for “Specialty Chemicals Integrated Across Multiple Vertical Applications: Global Markets” is estimated to increase from $1.3 trillion in 2023 to reach $1.7 trillion by 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% from 2024…

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POE market propelled by solar, auto lightweighting

Iranpolymer/Baspar The global market for polyolefin elastomers and plastomers (POEs/POPs) is forecast to grow at 6.3% per annum (CAGR) through to 2033 to a volume of 3.8 million tonnes-plus according to the latest iteration of MLT Analytics’ Global Ethylene-based POE/POP…

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New glass-filled PPS grade with improved thermal shock resistance

Iranpolymer/Baspar Polyplastics has announced the launch of a next-generation polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) grade that boasts significantly improved thermal shock resistance and can be easily recycled during post-consumer recycling (PCR) without sorting. DURAFIDE® PPS 1140HS6, a 40% glass-filled grade, meets the…

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CIRCTEC to construct Europe’s largest end-of-life tire pyrolysis recycling in the Netherlands

Iranpolymer/Baspar Hellerup, Denmark – Discarded tires pose significant environmental and health risks, accumulating in landfills, and polluting ecosystems with toxic substances. The current scale of tire waste exceeds the reach of existing recycling efforts, with over half of Europe’s waste…

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Nissei says ‘inclusive growth’ covers recycling, bioplastics, energy savings

Iranpolymer/Baspar San Antonio-based Nissei America Inc. (SH-12, W2401) is introducing new injection molding technology to reduce environmental loads while simplifying processes. Parent company Nissei Plastic Industrial Co. Ltd. of Nagano, Japan, developed two hybrid machines that it said can improve…

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Low-carbon anode graphite battery materials

Iranpolymer/Baspar  The LCA verifies a climate change impact of 1.9 kilo CO2 equivalents per kilo graphite produced in Vianode’s process. Feedstock material production and processing are considered the main emission contributors. This represents a potential CO2 emission reduction of more than 90% compared to conventional…

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Carboxylated nitrile rubber market forecast at $20 billion by 2036

Iranpolymer/Baspar  Pune, India – Analysis of carboxylated nitrile rubber market size by Research Nester reveals the market to grow with a CAGR of ~8% during 2024-2036 and attain $20 billion by 2036 according to Research Nester. The industrial machinery sector…

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SABIC produces thermoplastics for record breaking car

Iranpolymer/ Baspar  SABIC, a producer of diversified chemicals, formally highlighted the use of its materials in applications on the GENBETA car, the new holder of the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the fastest speed achieved by a vehicle indoors. The GENBETA…

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U.S. auto sales plateau at 17 million in 2019; slowdown projected for 2020

IRANPOLYMER / BASPAR How many more vehicles can automakers sell in the United States in 2020? The outlook isn’t bright, given that analysts’ forecasts from various media are projecting a decline of 1% to 2% after a decade-long slog to…

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