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Nine piles of colorful plastic pellets sit neatly next to one another in a grid like formation; the colors include blue, green, yellow, pastel blue, red, brown, navy, pink, and black.

Market Inside & Beyond: The Future Outlook for Plastic Polymers

Plastics, made from polymers like Polyethylene (PE) and Polypropylene (PP), are essential in modern life, from food packaging to automotive parts. As demand grows, the future of the plastics industry is shifting to focus on reducing environmental impact, increasing recycling, and developing sustainable alternatives. Colorful plastic pellets that are the

Close-up view of a blue steel framework structure with sunlight shining through, representing the strength and durability of steel in construction and industrial applications.

Market Inside & Beyond: The Key Trends Shaping the Future of the Steel Industry

The steel industry is undergoing a significant transformation, prioritizing decarbonization to meet the increasing demand for renewable energy and electric vehicles. Innovations such as green steel and steel recycling are crucial in reducing carbon emissions as the world makes progress towards its 2050 net-zero targets. Steel is a fundamental material

This image shows a close-up of a silicon wafer, commonly used in semiconductor manufacturing. The colorful grid-like patterns represent microchips and integrated circuits etched onto the wafer. The vibrant hues are likely due to reflections and refractions from the different layers of materials.

Essential Chemicals: How Sulfuric Acid is Used to Make Electronics

Sulfuric acid is a crucial chemical used to clean and etch silicon wafers that are found in semiconductors, the chips in the electronics we use daily. Discover more about this process and gain insight into the market outlook for sulfuric acid. Close-up of a silicon wafer The devices and electronics

A passenger plane flies into the distance as the sun sets over a green field of plants on a cloudy summer evening.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel: The Key to Decarbonizing Air Travel

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is emerging as a crucial solution for reducing the aviation industry’s carbon footprint. SAF is made from waste-derived feedstocks and can significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions. What is sustainable aviation fuel and will it help decarbonize the aviation industry? The thrill of international travel or shopping

A Samsung C&T trader in a suit stands with his arms folded, looking straight at the camera against a blue background.

Passion & Expertise: The Trader in Istanbul Who Values Trust

We recently sat down with Cem Enginarlar, the General Manager of the Steel Business at Samsung C&T’s Istanbul office. Read our interview with the Samsung C&T Trading and Investment (T&I) “Best Employee” award recipient to learn more about his value for trust and passion for business. Meet Cem Enginarlar, General

Market Inside & Beyond: The Materials We Will Rely on Over the Next 25 Years

The materials we will rely on over the next three decades are the building blocks for the low-carbon technologies required to meet net-zero targets by 2050. This article provides an outlook on the demand for key materials, including lithium, copper, cobalt, and nickel. The global energy transition is seeing countries

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