Nepheline syenite is a silica deficient functional filler and additive widely employed in a variety of polymers, adhesives, coatings, inks and colorant applications. Micronized sizes are valued for purity of color, gloss control, antiblocking in polyolefin films and coatings, and ease of dispersion, with low viscosity build, abrasion and superior weather resistance
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In tire technology, the automobile tire performance triangle, or “magic triangle,” is formed by three major parameters: rolling resistance, wet traction and wear resistance. These tire tread compound properties have rarely been improved simultaneously.
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The carbon black industry is dynamic, with the leading global producers developing new ways to create sustainable products. One of the innovation leaders is Orion Engineered Carbons. In an interview with two of the company’s executives, Rubber World discussed how Orion approaches innovation and the trends in sustainable products.
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Prior work has studied a range of polymer types and filler types to understand the effect of filler-polymer interaction on abrasion. A series of model compounds was studied, including three polymer types and two filler types. The polymer types were E-SBR, S-SBR and F-S-SBR. This allowed for the examination of the effect of polymer-filler interaction strength.
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The global carbon black market size grew from $16.5 billion in 2022 to $17.91 billion in 2023 at a CAGR of 8.5%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term, but carbon black market size is expected to grow to $23.39 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.9%.
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In its brand new technology report, The Impact of Sustainability on Carbon Black to 2041, Smithers identifies and profiles the four leading platform technologies that will enable this transition. Adoption will increase the array of greener material options available in multiple segments – most notably tires and other rubber goods where carbon black has long been employed as a cost-effective filler. In 2022, Smithers data show demand for fillers in tires will reach 13.9 million metric tonnes; making it the leading end-use market.
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Avient Corporation announced its line of near-infrared (NIR) sortable dark colorants was recently recognized by the Association of Plastics Recyclers (APR) under its Meets Preferred Guidance (MPG) program. With the recognition, OnColor™ NIR Sortable Colorants are preferred for high-density polyethylene (HDPE) resin in black and dark colors, according to the APR Design® Guide for Plastics Recyclability. In addition, testing is underway to support an application for MPG recognition for the same colorants for polypropylene resin (PP).
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Following the joint call to action around recovered carbon black at last year’s Smithers rCB conference, Bridgestone Corporation and Michelin Group will deliver a joint presentation to share the results of their work with stakeholders in the rCB community to develop a proposed global standard to increase the utilization of recovered carbon black material in tires. The joint presentation will take place at the Smithers Recovered Carbon Black Conference in Berlin on November 16, 2022.
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The key players are Aditya Birla, Cabot Corporation, Orion Engineered Carbonss, Black Cat Carbon Black, China Synthetic Rubber Corporation (CSRC), Tokai Carbon Co., Ltd., Omsk, Phillips Carbon Black Limited, Sid Richardson, Longxing Chemical, HUADONG RUBBER MATERIAL, BAOHUA, JINNENG, DAGUANGMING GROUP etc. Top 3 companies occupied about 44% market share.
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The carbon black market is projected to register a CAGR of more than 2% during the forecast period (2022-2027) according to ReportLinker.com. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak in the first half of 2020, the tire and rubber industry was significantly affected.
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