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What Our Nose Does Naturally: Liquid-Coated Air Filters Capture More Pollutants
The mucus that coats nasal hairs plays a central role in cleaning the air we breathe. It filters out pollen and dust particles that could otherwise reach deep into the lungs. An international team of
Reducing Energy Consumption With Phase Change Materials
Phase change materials (PCMs) are an important building block for efficient thermal management. They can be used to conserve energy. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE have teamed up with industry
NYMEX: US natural gas futures rise on weather demand, feedgas outlook
US natural gas futures rose on 14 July, supported by weather-driven demand and strong feedgas expectations to US LNG plants The August ’25 front-month contract settled at $3.466/MMBtu, up nearly 5%...
US corn silking rises to 34%, soybean blooming now at 47%
HOUSTON (ICIS)--There is 34% of the corn crop now silking and 47% of soybeans blooming, according to the latest crop progress report from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). The amount of corn...
SHIPPING: Container shippers to take wait-and-see approach to EU, Mexico tariffs – analyst
HOUSTON (ICIS)--The short-term reaction to 30% tariffs levied on imports from the EU and Mexico is likely to be the same wait-and-see approach taken after US President Donald Trump’s Liberation Day...
CRUDE SUMMARY: Crude benchmarks down after Brent broke $70/barrel
Positive Chinese economic news may not be harbinger of increased long-term demand Chinese imports rose for first time this year Market waiting on news out of US LONDON (ICIS)--Oil prices were down...
INSIGHT: Tariffs on EU would pile on costs for US aromatics imports
HOUSTON (ICIS)--With Friday's announcement of duties on EU goods, the US has proposed additional tariffs on just about every one of its major sources of imported aromatics, leaving domestic buyers...
Asia base oils supply outlook: Week of 14 July
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Asia heavy-grade base oils price-premium to Singapore gasoil holds at elevated levels even as it slips from recent highs. High heavy-grade margins point to firm supply-demand...
Asia base oils demand outlook: Week of 14 July
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Asia’s base oils demand shows signs of facing weaker-than-usual pressure from expected seasonal slowdown in consumption in coming weeks. Firmer prices for light grades relative to...
Italian PSV could see September spot gas price volatility amid outages
Planned outages to curtail Swiss and Algerian pipeline flows, Rovigo LNG sendout Estimated offline capacity could equate to about 18% of monthly demand Increased volatility possible on spot contracts...
Plant status: Covestro MDI plant in Uerdingen restarts after maintenance – sources
LONDON (ICIS)--Here is a plant status report: Name: Covestro Location: Uerdingen, Germany Product: Methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) Capacity (tonnes/year): 200,000 Event start: End-May 2025...
UK’s NESO sets pathway to reach net zero through Future Energy Scenarios 2025
NESO releases pathways for reaching net zero by 2050 through its Future Energy Scenarios 2025 report A structured approach is expected between now and 2050 to adopt key strategies that will lead the...
US President Trump threatens Russia with 100% tariffs if no peace deal in 50 days
HOUSTON (ICIS)--US President Donald Trump threatened Russia with 100% tariffs if a peace deal is not made to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict in 50 days. Trump made his comments during a meeting at...
Americas/EMEA base oils supply outlook: Week of 14 July
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--US Group II base oils price-premium to heating oil edges lower, has remained in narrow range since beginning of Q2 2025. Base oils price-premium stays rangebound even with expected...
Americas/EMEA base oils demand outlook: Week of 14 July
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--US base oils demand could ease as seasonal slowdown in consumption coincides with rise in supply. Demand could get support from tighter surplus supply at the start of Q3 following...
Europe ABS antidumping investigation result announcement delayed
LONDON (ICIS)--The eagerly awaited result of the Europe acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) antidumping investigation into imports from South Korea and Taiwan has been postponed to next week,...
FBMC WEEKLY: Low wind and solar supporting central and eastern European power prices
LONDON (ICIS)--Power spot prices across most of the European flow-based market coupling (FBMC) region are likely to be supported by a forecast of low wind and solar generation in week 29, despite...
Global base oils arbitrage outlook: Week of 14 July
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Europe’s Group II base oils prices hold unusually firm versus vacuum gasoil at start of Q3 2025. Source: ICIS Europe’s Group II base oils price-differentials hold unusually firm...
Europe MMA down with sellers eager to move volumes in sluggish market
LONDON (ICIS)--Spot prices in Europe's methyl methacrylate (MMA) market were lower in the week to 11 July with sellers eager to move volumes. Sellers have been keen to sell product in order to win a...
Intra-Europe chemical tanker spot rates stable to lower
LONDON (ICIS)--Intra-Europe chemical tanker spot freight rates were mixed in the week ending 11 July, with some rates unchanged and others lower than in the previous week, based on market feedback....