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EU to scrutinize UK TiO2 imports on EU ADD loophole concerns
LONDON (ICIS)--The European Commission introduces strict customs monitoring of TiO2 imports from the UK to the EU to prevent bypassing of the existing EU anti dumping duties (ADDs) on Chinese TIO2...
Argentine bond pricing signals sharp jump in post-election risk – economist
SAO PAULO (ICIS)--–Argentina’s sovereign bond prices are signaling a stark divide between now and Argentina's October 2027 presidential election, with implied country risk jumping roughly 1,000...
Simple organic catalyst walks phosphate groups along sugar backbones
Inspired by nature, method is first example of autonomous mechanical motion in small molecules
Elsevier teams up with AI firm to extract chemical structure data from papers
Publishing giant will host data on Reaxys but researchers have concerns about independently validating the method
Ineos temporarily closes UK acetyls plants
Owing to high high gas prices, the plants are uncompetitive, despite their high efficiency
Sustainable Polyester Made from Cellulose
The team from the Technical University of Darmstadt won the 9th VDI chemPLANT Competition for students. The teams were challenged to develop innovative manufacturing processes for monomers derived from cellulose that are suitable for the
Natural high-performance adhesive made from mistletoe berries
Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a high-performance adhesive whose key ingredient is extracted from mistletoe berries. The fully bio-based glue bonds materials including wood, metal, glass and Teflon. Of particular
Starch-based sensor changes color to indicate moisture in food packaging
Brazilian researchers have developed a biodegradable, starch-based sensor that changes color when moisture enters food packaging. Thanks to the addition of cobalt chloride, the smart device changes color from blue to pink as moisture levels
Microplastics can affect the next generation without being passed directly from mother to offspring
Microplastics and nanoplastics are increasingly found throughout aquatic environments, raising concern about whether these tiny particles can move from exposed parents into their offspring. But a new critical review warns that harm observed in the
European melamine prices rise in September as production cost pressure persists
LONDON (ICIS)--European melamine September contract prices were assessed higher, varying by account and starting point as elevated energy costs continued to pressure producer margins this month and...
INSIGHT: US, China will likely extend trade truce, open prospect for tariff cuts
HOUSTON (ICIS)--A short extension of the 2025 trade truce between the US and China underlines how the two sides will unlikely resolve deeper disputes over commerce during Thursday's meeting, although...
German institutes raise 2026 GDP forecast to 1.3%, warn on populism
LONDON (ICIS)--In a joint forecast, five German economic research institutes have raised their forecast for the country’s 2026 GDP growth to 1.3%, from their previous projection of 0.6%....
European PTA sentiment firms on PX shortages, margin pressure
LONDON (ICIS)--European purified terephthalic acid (PTA) sentiment is firm, with the industry focused on rising production costs and increasingly constrained feedstock availability. Upstream...
Russian MOP majors ponder potash production cuts as exports ordered to Baltics
LONDON (ICIS)--Russian muriate of potash (MOP) fertilizer producers are understood to be considering a 20-25% production cut after Ukrainian drone strikes on Black Sea ports forced exports to be...
US RPM International expands with acquisition in Italy
HOUSTON (ICIS)--US specialty coatings, sealants and building materials company RPM International has agreed to acquire Italy’s Volteco for an undisclosed sum. Volteco, based in Ponzano Veneto near...
US natural gas futures rise on tighter balances
Henry Hub futures averaged $2.93/MMBtu this week Prices were supported tighter storage, soft production, and lingering summer heat Storage data shows inventories stood 2.9% above five-year average...
Global Gas: capped Asian demand, diplomatic developments weigh on prices
Global gas prices back up on 24 September, stemming declines from muted Asian demand, diplomatic optimism November '26 TTF discount to EAX narrows as peace deal hopes diminished US Gulf netback...
SULPHUR: Canadian cargoes sold to various destinations in the $950s/tonne CFR
In Canada, it is understood 4 cargoes were sold to various destinations in the $950s/tonne CFR for October shipment. These include two cargoes to Indonesia, one to Brazil and one to Morocco. More...
Moldova approves energy emergency amid import constraints, rising costs
Interconnection capacity limited for peak winter demand Moldova imports around 70% of electricity from Romania Ongoing drought continues to impact nuclear, hydro generation in Romania, Moldova LONDON...
China’s August methanol imports decrease as supply disrupted again
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--China’s methanol imports in August decreased to 805,280 tonnes, down by around 18.83% month on month and down by 54.24% year on year, according to the ICIS Supply & Demand...