Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the development and application of thermoplastic elastomers based on polyamide (TPAE), highlighting their mechanical properties, temperature resistance, and versatility in various industries such as footwear, medical devices, and consumer electronics [1]. Group 1: TPAE Characteristics and Applications - TPAE is composed of hard segments made from polyamide, which provide high mechanical strength and melting point, and soft segments from polyether or polyester, which offer elasticity [1]. - The material can be tailored for different performance characteristics by adjusting the ratio of hard to soft segments, making it suitable for diverse environments [1]. - TPAE is widely used in industries including footwear, medical devices, and consumer electronics, and can also serve as a permanent antistatic agent in other engineering plastics [1]. Group 2: Production and Market Landscape - The production of polyamide elastomers has a high technical barrier, with major types including PA6, PA66, PA1012, PA11, and PA12 elastomers [1]. - Key international manufacturers include Arkema, Evonik, and Ube Industries, while domestic producers in China include Wanhua Chemical, Xinyuan Chemical, and others [1]. - Many companies are collaborating with universities to achieve breakthroughs in the independent research and large-scale production of nylon elastomers [1]. Group 3: Research and Development - Professor Pan Kai from Beijing University of Chemical Technology has been actively involved in the design, preparation, and application of new polyamide materials, successfully developing a series of nylon elastomers that break foreign monopolies [2]. - His research includes optimizing key technologies such as polymerization methods and segment ratio adjustments to enhance the performance of nylon elastomers [2]. - The development of composite materials based on nylon elastomers has also been pursued, including applications in foaming, elastic fibers, and 3D printing [2]. Group 4: Upcoming Events - The 2025 Polymer Industry Annual Conference will be held in Hefei from September 10-12, focusing on the theme "The Rise of China's Emerging Industries Leading the Next Decade of Polymers" [8]. - The conference will feature thematic industry meetings, innovation exhibitions, and awards, providing a platform for collaboration and technological innovation in the polymer sector [8].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the approval of an environmental impact assessment for a solid-state lithium battery production project in Meishan, Sichuan, with an estimated total investment of approximately 1.35 billion yuan and an annual production capacity of 0.3 GWh by Q4 2025 [1][2] Group 2 - The project is being developed by Sichuan Wanbang Shenghui New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., which was established in February 2019 and is primarily owned by Xinyu Chuantong Technology Co., Ltd. and Sichuan Wanbang Shenghui Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd. [2] - Wanbang New Energy focuses on sulfide routes and has already supplied key materials such as lithium sulfide and high-nickel cathodes in bulk, with a demonstration line for lithium sulfide production established [2] - The company aims to complete the development of a 400 Wh/kg automotive-grade all-solid-state battery cell by 2026 in collaboration with several universities and a local battery company [2]

Core Viewpoint - The 2025 China International Engineering Plastics Industry Innovation Awards is currently underway, featuring over 30 new product launches from leading companies in the industry, including Wanhua Chemical, DOMO, Asahi Kasei, and LG Chem [2][3]. Group 1: Event Details - The online expert review phase is taking place from July 24 to July 25, 2025, following the conclusion of the public voting on July 23 [2][5]. - The event includes two main awards: the "Innovative Materials Award" and the "Innovative Industry Solutions Award," with specific time slots allocated for each [5][9]. Group 2: Participating Companies and Projects - Various companies are participating in the "Innovative Materials Award," including: - Jino New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. with their polyimide foam products [7] - Wanhua Chemical Group with optical-grade methyl methacrylate-styrene copolymer [7] - LG Chem with PFAS-free flame-retardant PC/ABS [7] - For the "Innovative Industry Solutions Award," companies such as: - Zhejiang DOMO Engineering Materials Co., Ltd. with recycled TECHNYL® 4EARTH® materials [9] - Suzhou Mould Flow Analysis Software Co., Ltd. with Material Hub Cloud [9] - Anhui Dongyuan New Materials Co., Ltd. with next-generation supercritical PET foaming eco-materials [9] Group 3: Expert Evaluation Criteria - The evaluation criteria for the awards include: - Innovation level and applicability of the products [12] - Feasibility and market conditions of the products [12] - Economic benefits and cost-effectiveness [12][13] - Influence and contribution to the industry [14] Group 4: Event Highlights - The event will gather over 600 global enterprise executives and top scientists to promote collaboration [15]. - It will feature participation from over 100 end-users from emerging industries such as new energy vehicles and consumer electronics [15]. - The awards ceremony will take place on September 11, 2025, during the Polymer Industry Annual Conference in Hefei [14][19].

【DT新材料】 获悉，近日，国务院发布了 《绿色金融支持项目目录（2025年版）》（简称《目 录》），该文件由 中国人民银行、金融监管总局、中国证监会置顶， 充分发挥绿色金融牵引作用，完 善绿色金融标准体系和基础制度,进一步加大金融支持经济社会发展全面绿色转型和美丽中国建设力 度。《目录》将于10月1日起正式实施。 三大氢能亮点 《目录》 依据《中共中央 国务院关于加快经济社会发展全面绿色转型的意见》《中国人民银行 国家 发展改革委 工业和信息化部 财政部 生态环境部 金融监管总局 中国证监会关于进一步强化金融支持绿 色低碳发展的指导意见》，中国人民银行、金融监管总局、中国证监会以《绿色低碳转型产业指导目录 （2024年版）》《绿色债券支持项目目录（2021年版）》 为基础，修订形成《绿色金融支持项目目 录（2025年版）》 。结合各项政策来看，主要包含以下三大氢能亮点： 1、氢能全产业链被纳入，绿色金融支持将深度依赖氢能。 氢能"制储输用"全链条装备制造被纳入了 《目录》，根据相关政策， 引导金融资源支持高排放行业绿色低碳转型和可再生能源项目建设，促进 工业绿色转型和升级，支持绿色低碳交通和绿色建筑发展； ...

Core Viewpoint - Dow Chemical reported a significant decline in performance across all departments for Q2, reflecting a broader market downturn similar to BASF's 81% drop in net profit [1][2]. Financial Performance Summary - **Net Sales**: $10.104 billion, down 7% year-on-year and down 3% quarter-on-quarter [2][10]. - **Volume**: Decreased by 1% year-on-year and 2% quarter-on-quarter, with growth in the US and Canada offset by declines in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India [3]. - **Prices**: Fell by 7% year-on-year and 3% quarter-on-quarter due to pressure on global chemical product prices [4]. - **GAAP Net Loss**: $801 million, compared to a profit of $458 million in the same quarter last year, resulting in a total loss of $1.091 billion for the first half of the year [5][10]. - **Operating EBIT**: Loss of $21 million, down from a profit of $819 million year-on-year, primarily due to price declines and reduced equity earnings [5][10]. - **Cash Flow from Operations**: Negative $470 million, a decrease of $1.3 billion year-on-year, indicating significant pressure on profit margins [6][10]. Departmental Performance - **Packaging and Specialty Plastics**: - Net Sales: $5.0 billion, down 9% year-on-year [11][12]. - Operating EBIT: $71 million, down 89% year-on-year [11][12]. - **Industrial Intermediates and Infrastructure**: - Net Sales: $2.786 billion, down 5.6% year-on-year [13]. - Operating EBIT: Loss of $185 million, compared to a profit of $7 million in the same quarter last year [13]. - **High Performance Materials and Coatings**: - Net Sales: $2.129 billion, down 5% year-on-year but up 3% quarter-on-quarter [14][15]. - Operating EBIT: $152 million, a slight increase year-on-year [14][15]. Future Outlook - Dow Chemical anticipates improvements from recent growth projects and long-term strategic investments, which are expected to enhance its position in higher-value applications and attractive end markets [16]. - The company is optimizing its asset base by shutting down three upstream assets in Europe and selling its 50% stake in a joint venture, continuing a series of over 20 asset actions initiated since 2023 [16][17].

【DT新材料 】 获悉 ，近日， 全球合成橡胶龙头 Zeon（瑞翁） 与横滨橡胶合作建设的 生物基丁 二烯（ 基于植物乙醇） 生产中试工厂启动建设，该项目计划于 2026 年投产，并于 2034 年实现 商业化。 丁二烯是全球用量最大的橡胶原料， 丁苯橡胶（ SBR）、 顺丁橡胶（ BR）等多种合成橡胶 的核心单 体均有丁二烯。 缺点 ： 滚动阻力高、耐低温性差、耐磨性中等 顺丁橡胶 ：即顺式1,4-聚丁二烯橡胶， 1,4- 丁二烯>95% 优点 ： 耐磨性顶尖、弹性极佳、滚动阻力低 缺点 ：抗湿滑性差、拉伸强度低、加工难度大 丁苯橡胶和顺丁橡胶 在全球通用合成橡胶中，产能分别排名第一（680万吨/年）和第二（520万吨/ 年）。 丁苯橡胶和顺丁橡胶均大量用于汽车轮胎，丁苯橡胶主要用于 胎面（高抗湿滑）、胎侧（抗撕 裂），顺丁橡胶更多用于胎面基部/胎肩（低生热、高耐磨）。 作为用量最大的橡胶原料，丁二烯已成为橡胶行业实现减碳的"必选项"，全球多家知名合成橡胶和 轮胎企业正在布局生物基丁二烯，且多数以乙醇作为原料： 图片来源： Zeon 丁苯橡胶 ： 苯乙烯-丁二烯橡胶， 苯乙烯25%-30% + 丁二烯70% ...

Core Viewpoint - The 2025 China International Engineering Plastics Industry Innovation Awards is currently in the online expert review phase, featuring over 30 new product launches from leading companies in the industry [2][3]. Group 1: Event Overview - The online expert review will take place on July 24-25, 2025, following the completion of the public voting phase [2][5]. - The event includes participation from renowned experts across automotive, telecommunications, modified plastics industries, and academic institutions [3]. Group 2: Award Categories and Schedule - The awards include "Innovative Materials Award" and "Innovative Industry Solutions Award," with specific time slots allocated for each category [5][9]. - The detailed schedule for the "Innovative Materials Award" includes presentations from various companies, such as Wanhua Chemical and LG Chem, showcasing their innovative products [7]. - The "Innovative Industry Solutions Award" will feature projects from companies like Suzhou Mould Flow Analysis Software Co. and Jiangxi Juzhen Technology Development Co. [9][10]. Group 3: Evaluation Criteria - The evaluation criteria for the awards focus on innovation level, feasibility, market conditions, economic benefits, and the impact of the products on the industry [12][14]. - Products are assessed on their innovation degree, market applicability, cost-effectiveness, and their contribution to industry structure optimization [12][13]. Group 4: Event Highlights - The event will gather over 600 global enterprise leaders and top scientists, promoting collaboration and exchange [15]. - It will feature a variety of activities, including a CEO strategic seminar and innovative showcases of new materials and technologies [15][18]. - The awards ceremony will take place on September 11, 2025, during the Polymer Industry Annual Conference in Hefei [14][19].

Group 1 - Anfu Technology has decided to terminate its joint venture project for sulfide all-solid-state batteries due to substantial risks arising from the freezing of the controlling shareholder's shares of Gao Neng Times [1] - The joint venture aimed to establish a new battery pilot platform and develop a 300MWh pilot production line for sulfide-based all-solid-state batteries, with four phased goals set for product sampling from 2026 to 2030 [1] - Anfu Technology is a leading alkaline battery manufacturer in China, with its subsidiary Nanfu Battery being one of the top three alkaline battery brands globally, facing challenges from the rapid adoption of lithium batteries [1] Group 2 - Lih湖股份 announced its exit from the joint venture with Gao Neng Times by transferring its 45.45% stake in Gao Neng Lih湖 for a nominal price of zero, following unsuccessful negotiations [2] - Gao Neng Lih湖 was established as a joint laboratory to develop industrialization technologies for all-solid-state sulfide batteries, but Gao Neng Times failed to fulfill its initial capital contribution obligations [3] - Lih湖股份 is an automotive parts supplier, primarily producing compressor housings and turbine housings, which are critical components of automotive power systems [3] Group 3 - Gao Neng Times, founded in July 2021, focuses on the research and industrialization of all-solid-state batteries and solid electrolytes, with significant backing from various investors [4] - The company completed over 55 million in angel financing in 2022 and established a research center for sulfide all-solid-state batteries in Zhuhai, followed by a Pre-A round financing in 2023 [4]

Core Viewpoint - The fourth Synthetic Biology and Green Bio-Manufacturing Conference (SynBioCon 2025) will be held from August 20-22 in Ningbo, Zhejiang, focusing on the integration of AI with bio-manufacturing, green chemicals and new materials, future food, and future agriculture [1]. Group 1: Conference Overview - The conference aims to explore the development trends of the bio-manufacturing industry during the 14th Five-Year Plan, innovations driven by AI in bio-manufacturing, and the technologies and products that will sustain the vitality of the bio-manufacturing sector [1]. - The event will facilitate the transfer and transformation of scientific achievements, product scaling, and talent acquisition [1]. Group 2: Organizers and Support Units - The conference is organized by Ningbo Detaizhong Research Information Technology Co., Ltd. (DT New Materials) and co-organized by several institutions including Peking University Ningbo Institute of Ocean Medicine and Ningbo Enzyme Science Bioengineering Co., Ltd. [2]. - Supporting units include the Chinese Society of Biotechnology's Bio-based Materials Committee, Zhejiang Synthetic Biology Industry Technology Alliance, and Shanghai Future Industry Bio-Manufacturing Committee [2]. Group 3: Expert Speakers - Notable speakers include Zhang Xian'en, Dean of the Synthetic Biology Institute at Shenzhen University, who is recognized for his contributions to synthetic biology and bio-manufacturing [6][7]. - Other experts include professors from various universities who will share insights on topics such as the construction of efficient cell factories for aromatic compound production and the biomanufacturing of polyamide materials [10][15][28]. Group 4: Conference Agenda - The agenda includes a series of forums and discussions on topics such as green chemicals and new materials, AI in bio-manufacturing, and future food and agriculture [41]. - The first day features a macro forum on the bio-manufacturing industry, while subsequent days will include specialized forums and networking opportunities [41]. Group 5: Registration and Participation - Registration for the conference is open, and participants can sign up to engage in discussions and networking opportunities related to synthetic biology and bio-manufacturing [42][44].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the 2025 Global Top 50 Chemical Companies ranking, highlighting the changes in the chemical industry landscape and the performance of major companies in terms of sales revenue and growth rates [1][2]. Summary by Sections Global Ranking and Sales Performance - The entry threshold for this year's ranking is $8 billion, a decrease of nearly $400 million from last year. The total sales revenue of the top 50 companies is $1.014 trillion, down 0.07% year-on-year from 2023, indicating stabilization at the bottom of the chemical market in 2024 [2]. - The top four companies are BASF, Sinopec, Dow, and PetroChina, with sales revenues of approximately $70.612 billion, $58.131 billion, $43 billion, and $42.783 billion respectively, showing changes of -5.3%, +1.7%, -3.7%, and +6.4% compared to 2023 [2][9]. Chinese Companies in the Ranking - Eleven Chinese companies made the list, including notable names such as Formosa Plastics (11th, $30.343 billion), Syngenta (13th, $26.9 billion), and Rongsheng Petrochemical (14th, $26.398 billion) [3][9]. - Tongkun Holding Group experienced the fastest sales growth at 23.3%, with a production capacity of 10 million tons of crude oil processing rights and leading global capacity in polyester filament [4][9]. Company Strategies and Innovations - Dongfang Shenghong is diversifying its product offerings, with recent projects including an 800 tons/year polyolefin development and a successful launch of a 5,000 tons/year para-aramid project [5]. - Rongsheng Petrochemical is heavily investing in high-end chemical materials, with projects totaling 1.48 trillion yuan for a 10 million tons/year facility covering various chemical products [6]. - Wanhua Chemical focuses on specialized products, including MDI and TDI, and is actively recruiting talent for new material sectors [7][8]. Market Trends and Future Outlook - The article indicates a shift in the chemical landscape, with Japanese companies showing overall sales growth, suggesting a changing dynamic in North America, Europe, and Asia [2]. - Sinopec is focusing on filling market gaps with innovative products like high-performance polypropylene and battery separator materials [8].