?? Overview of Recent Developments in China's Eco-friendly and Innovative Polycarbonate Materials Sector ??

?? 1. Sanyang Society's Breakthrough in Eco-friendly Transparent Flame-retardant Polycarbonate ??

China's eco-tech pioneer, Sanyang Society, announced that its self-developed eco-friendly transparent flame-retardant polycarbonate (PC) has successfully passed PFAS testing, proving to be non-toxic and harmless. Based on silicon-based technology, this material requires no halogen flame retardants, boasts high transparency and impact resistance, and will be widely applied in the automotive, home appliance, and other sectors, leading the green material revolution! ????

?? 2. Launch of Longjiang Chemical's Polycarbonate Project ??

At the end of 2023, Longjiang Chemical's annual 260,000-ton polycarbonate project came into operation, marking a significant boost in domestic capacity and injecting strong momentum into upstream and downstream industries in the supply chain. ????

?? 3. Covestro Introduces Innovative Medical Polycarbonate ??

Covestro unveiled Apec?2045, specifically designed for medical equipment, featuring strong heat resistance, shorter production cycles, and cost reduction, bringing innovation to the medical industry. ????

?? 4. SABIC's New Material for Automotive Appearances ??

SABIC's LNP? resin, tailor-made for the automotive industry, is scratch-resistant and high-gloss, enhancing vehicle aesthetics and durability while suitable for electronic product housings and more. ???

?? 5. Covestro's Factory Inauguration in Belgium ???

Covestro's Antwerp factory in Belgium has commenced operations, utilizing innovative processes to produce high-quality polycarbonate, boosting global production efficiency, and demonstrating technological leadership. ????

??? 6. MOFCOM Imposes Anti-dumping Duty on Taiwan PC ??

To protect domestic industries, MOFCOM decided to impose anti-dumping duties on Taiwan-imported polycarbonate from April 2024, showcasing its resolve in adjusting trade policies. ????

?? 7. Wanhua Chemical's PC Capacity Expansion ??

Wanhua Chemical's Yantai Industrial Park has upgraded its PC capacity to 600,000 tons per year, accelerating high-end application substitution and addressing market competition. ????

?? 8. Trinseo Achieves PC Recycling Closed Loop ??

Trinseo utilizes physical recycling technology to provide PC waste solutions, reducing carbon footprints and promoting sustainable development. ????

?? 9. Teijin's Carbon Fiber and PC Contribute to Lightweighting ??

Materials from Teijin Japan have been applied to the world's lightest portable display, demonstrating the immense potential of polycarbonate in lightweighting. ????

?? 10. Mitsubishi Chemical's PC Applied to Smartphones ??

Mitsubishi Chemical's high-performance PC resin has become a new favorite for smartphones, enhancing transparency and impact resistance, leading the consumer electronics upgrade. ???

?? 11. Wanhua Chemical's Transparent Flame-retardant PC Series ???

Wanhua Chemical has launched a bromine-free, chlorine-free, PFAS-free transparent flame-retardant PC, offering multiple flame-retardant ratings while ensuring safety and environmental protection. ????

?? 12. Covestro Reinvents Notebook Computers' "Toughness" ??

Covestro's high-rigidity Makrolon? series polycarbonate is specifically designed for notebooks, enhancing structural rigidity and supporting sustainable development goals. ?????

?? 13. Covestro and Lixiang Auto Collaborate on Automotive-grade PC ??

Covestro and Lixiang Auto have partnered to develop high-performance optical materials and intelligent surface technologies, unveiling two industry-leading automotive-grade materials to fuel automotive innovation. ????

?? 14. Trinseo's Restructuring and Closure of German Factory ??

Trinseo announced business integration, closing its polycarbonate production in Stade, Germany, aiming to enhance profitability and address global competition challenges. ????