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A new type of copper from the nuclear reactor
Cu-64 is a copper isotope that is required for medical applications. However, it is very difficult to produce. A new, alternative method has now been found at TU Wien. The copper isotope Cu-64 plays an
Microplastics filter inspired by fish
Wastewater from washing machines is considered a major source of microplastics – tiny plastic particles that are suspected of harming human and animal health. Researchers at the University of Bonn now have developed a filter
Photo of coiling net-caster spider silk wins Royal Society competition
Stunning electron micrograph of silk structure among 10 scientific photos to win prizes
GPCA ’25: Partnerships key to solving industry challenges – BASF CEO
MANAMA, Bahrain (ICIS)--The global chemical industry is grappling with its most difficult period in at least 25 years, a challenging situation that calls for a swift revitalization of strategic...
Europe LDPE spot prices surge after multiple domestic production issues
LONDON (ICIS)--Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) spot prices have spiked this week, following the announcement from Sabic on Wednesday that its LDPE plant in Wilton has entered force majeure. It was...
GPCA ‘25: China growth seen at 4.5%-5.25% through to 2027 – HSBC
MANAMA, Bahrain (ICIS)--China's economy is expected to grow at an annual pace of between 4.5% to 5.25% through to 2027, supported by its continued export strength and the injection of domestic policy...
Europe glycol ethers prices little changed into December with focus on inventory management
LONDON (ICIS)--Spot prices for e-series glycol ethers were flat coming into December while p-series glycol ethers prices saw slight softness as prices continued to consolidate at low levels in the...
Middle East December sulphur posted prices increase to record high
LONDON (ICIS)-- Sulphur producers in the Arab Gulf have separately set December posted prices at $495/tonne FOB - the highest level recorded since ICIS began to track prices in 2017. In the...
OCI Global, Orascom Construction agree to merge
LONDON (ICIS)--OCI Global and Orascom Construction have reached an agreement to combine the two companies. OCI’s board of directors has approved the deal, subject to shareholder approval, and will...
US backs Bayer–Monsanto with glyphosate decision
Solicitor general says federal rules override state laws on cancer warnings
Plant status: Azerbaijan’s SOCAR resumes urea production
LONDON (ICIS)--Here is a plant status report: Name: State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) Location: Sumgayit, Azerbaijan Product: Granular urea Capacity (tonnes/year): 650,000-660,000...
Europe MTBE average prices rise slightly, demand stable
LONDON (ICIS)--European methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) average prices increased minimally in the week ending 5 December, on slightly elevated average Eurobob gasoline prices. The factor to...
Crystal structure prediction reaches new heights with axitinib
Computational strategy predicts complex polymorphs and distinguishes salts from co-crystals
European sulphur market faces uncertainty on international benchmark shift
LONDON (ICIS)--The European sulphur market is navigating a period of uncertainty, amid high costs and a new pricing model tied to international benchmarks. Market participants are grappling with a...
Morocco’s OCP signs MoU with UNIDO to drive sustainable industrial and agricultural growth
LONDON (ICIS)--Moroccan phosphate producer OCP has signed a five-year renewable memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) to accelerate...
Europe MMA market sluggish amid year-end inventory management
LONDON (ICIS)--The Europe methyl methacrylate (MMA) spot market was subdued last week, with limited activity. There has been a little more activity than initially forecast for the month. This has...
The world’s largest digital event for everyone involved in the battery value chain
virtual battery day 2025, the digital platform for battery technology, has concluded its latest edition with impressive figures. The online conference, organized by LUMITOS, attracted 1,543 registered participants from 78 countries and generated a total
MARGINS: Europe naphtha-based PE margins up on higher product pricing
LONDON (ICIS)--Contract margins at naphtha-based polyethylene (PE) plants in Europe rose week on week on the back of higher product pricing and despite slightly higher feedstock costs, ICIS Margin...
India to halt antidumping duty, hold hearing on China titanium dioxide
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs of India on 5 December issued instructions to the relevant authorities to stop collecting antidumping duty (ADD) on imports of...
Pertamina, Rosneft to decide on joint Indonesia refinery mid-Dec – report
MANILA (ICIS)--Energy firms Pertamina and Rosneft will make a final investment decision (FID) on their joint venture Tuban Refinery project in East Java in mid-December, Indonesia’s energy and...