Solution Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SSBR) primarily targets the new energy vehicle tire market.

Manufacturers race to build the next generation of electric and hybrid cars, tossing aside old ideas about gasoline engines and the plugs and wires that come with this new world. Most of the attention...

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Phenolic resins are playing a key role in 5G and semiconductor packaging.

A lot of the tech we use each day depends on unseen heroes. Phenolic resins belong in that group. Many folks don’t realize, but these resins show up wherever engineers need both strength and precisi...

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Petroleum resins are helping hot-melt adhesives achieve a low-carbon transition.

I’ve glued together more than my fair share of things—broken chair legs, peeling shoes, cardboard crafts with my nephew on a Saturday morning. Over the years, that sharp smell of hot glue sticks o...

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Rosin ester films achieve both high hardness and flexibility.

People always ask for tough materials that also bend without breaking. It's rare to find a mix of high hardness and true flexibility, especially in industrial films. Rosin ester films are making that ...

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High-end Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) expands applications in automotive sealing.

Years ago, rubber parts often cracked or dried up within a few years, leaving car owners frustrated and repair shops busy. Today’s drivers expect far more from their vehicles, and much of that trust...

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Ethylene-propylene-diene monomer rubber (EPDM) has become a major supplier of sealing strips for photovoltaic applications.

Solar panels have come a long way since their early days. Over time, the focus stretched beyond just electrical output or material efficiency. Real-world problems like weather, dust, and moisture ruin...

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