Self-cleaning textiles could improve PPE
Will superhydrophobic textiles be the next big thing in medicine? Ben Smye, Head of Growth at materials database Matmatch, highlights how antimicrobial and hydrophobic materials are pushing medicine forward. Read more
16 Dec 2020 09:19 Guest Blog
The Most Significant Advanced Materials News from 2020
In this guest blog, Dr Richard Collins, Principal Analyst at IDTechEx, discusses The Most Significant Advanced Materials News from 2020. Read more
3 Dec 2020 09:03 Guest Blog
Call for change in cosmetic microplastics
Biopolymer specialist urges cosmetic companies to move to green polymers. Read more
2 Dec 2020 10:20 Guest Blog
Thorsten Schmidtkord
Tethered trends: Exploring the impact on cap moulding lines
28 Oct 2020 15:01 Guest Blog
No silos allowed in the pursuit of a greener economy
In this guest opinion blog Steve Jenkins VP Consulting – Chemicals, Polymers & Fibres at Wood Mackenzie discusses silos in the pursuit of a greener economy Read more
22 Oct 2020 09:46 Guest Blog
Total, BP lead charge in green strategic shift among global oil majors
In this guest blog, Joseph Chang, Global Editor, ICIS Chemical Business, assess the proposals put forward by BP and Total, focusing on the implications this shift in direction might have not just for petrochemicals but also for the plastics sector. Read more
20 Oct 2020 09:09 Guest Blog
UK expected to break away from ECHA and EU Reach post-Brexit Close
Tom Brown, ICIS Deputy European News Editor, examines the impact that the UK’s break away from ECHA might have on the chemical industry in the UK and across Europe. Read more
8 Jun 2020 10:35 Guest Blog
The Chemical Industry’s Response to a Crisis while in Crisis
In this guest blog, Dean Curtis, President and CEO of ICIS looks at the significant role the industry has, and will, play in this crisis together with its prevention and the recovery. Read more
26 May 2020 11:01 Guest Blog
PETER KRUTZ
New sorting technology can help overcome recycling business disruptions
Plant design automation and technology advancements lead to increased purity rates, while requiring fewer manual sorters. Read more
20 Apr 2020 10:51 Guest Blog
Setback or shock: when will plastics demand bounce back from coronavirus?
Under a ‘shock’ scenario, demand destruction poses real risks for polymers. Read more
14 Apr 2020 12:13 Guest Blog
About this Blog
From time to time it's nice to catch a new opinion; sometimes people have something specific to say that's worth sharing — that's why we've created the BP&R Guest Blog.
