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Asahi Kasei launches new grade of flame-retardant nonwoven fabric

Iranpolymer/Baspar The Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei is introducing a new material solution for enhanced EV battery safety. A flame-retardant and highly flexible nonwoven fabric, LASTAN is an ideal alternative to conventional materials for thermal runaway protection. It can be utilised in top covers,…

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Chemists tackle the tough challenge of recycling mixed plastics

Baspar/Iranpolymer Plastics are everywhere in our daily lives, but not all plastics are created equal far from it. Take, for instance, polyethylene terephthalate, a plastic used to make soda bottles and clothing fibers. Then there’s high-density polyethylene, from which shampoo bottles,…

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