https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-invisio-sm-color-inspiration-2016-inspires-designers
Unique survival characteristics such as bioluminescence become a major inspiration, combined with unexpectedly colorful camouflage and fluorescent pigments that feature high impact hues found under the sea.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-geon-hc-solutions-stand-medical-disinfectants
In addition, Geon HC materials offer excellent flame resistance, impact resistance and flow properties.
https://www.avient.com/news/new-lubrione-formulations-polyone-improve-processability-and-performance
A change to the formulation used to manufacture LubriOne anti-wear solutions has led to:
• improved processability
• improved surface finish on parts
• lower densities
• improved impact performance
These changes have not affected the excellent lubrication and mechanical properties of the original formulation.
https://www.avient.com/news/explore-ballistic-panels-enhanced-security-solutions-avient-gsx-2024
Thermoplastic recycled-content composites can further support a circular economy and help customers lessen their environmental impact.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-adds-its-first-production-line-long-fiber-reinforced-thermoplastic-composites-asia-pacific
The new line was installed at Avient’s Asia regional headquarters in Shanghai to help meet the increased demand for composite materials in applications that require excellent impact strength, elastic modulus, and material strength.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-launches-new-bio-filled-polymer-grades-fakuma-2021
Avient material science experts are continuously developing innovative solutions that enable our customers to achieve their sustainability goals and reduce overall impact on the world’s resources,” said Matt Mitchell, director, global marketing at Avient.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-featuring-colorants-and-additives-recycling-challenges-2023-plastics-recycling-conference
ColorMatrix™ Ultimate™ UV390 Light Barrier – additives that can provide product protection against UV light to extend shelf life with no negative impact on the recycling stream.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/lighten-structural-performance-gets-upgrade?rtype[]=1124
The Impact
Finding ways to reduce weight is a high priority for vehicle manufacturers, because lighter weight corresponds to better fuel efficiency for gas-powered vehicles and more miles per charge for electric cars.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/material-solutions-expanding-ev-charging-infrastructure?sust[]=1135
Charging stations can be protected from harsh outdoor environments and daily wear-and-tear by using various solutions, including UV protection, chemical resistance, scratch and mar resistance, or impact modification.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/consider-adding-soft-touch-grips-competitive-edge?rtype[]=1164
Firearms manufacturers, as another example, utilize TPEs to absorb kickback and its impact on the shoulder.