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From 27 September 2026, paint and coatings manufacturers must ensure that environmental claims and sustainability-related product communications comply with the EU’s new EmpCo requirements.

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EmpCo Directive: What it means for coatings manufacturers and what to do now

From 27 September 2026, the EU's EmpCo Directive will impose stricter requirements on environmental marketing claims, from product labelling to imagery. The German paint and printing ink industry association...

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Green solvent exchange enables durable nanocellulose coatings

Researchers have developed a fluorine-free superhydrophobic coating built entirely from cellulose nanofibrils using a sequential solvent exchange strategy. The bio-based system achieves a water contact...

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Bruchsaler Farbenfabrik strengthens presence in Turkey through partnership with Arksonchem

Bruchsaler Farbenfabrik has launched a strategic partnership with Arksonchem to expand its market position in Turkey. The collaboration aims to provide customers with improved solutions, optimised supply...

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Electrochromic polymers cut building energy demand by up to 25.7 %

Researchers have developed a series of conjugated polymers based on dibenzofuran, dibenzothiophene and carbazole units that switch reversibly from colourless to dark blue. Integrated into smart windows,...

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Interview with Tioxide: Back on stream at Greatham

In this interview, Karen Askwith, Tioxide's Managing Director, speaks about the strategic vision for the site, the grades and applications being prioritised, the roadmap for the second production line,...

Dr Claus Rettig is temporarily taking over the leadership of Evonik while continuing to manage the company’s operations in Asia.

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Claus Rettig takes interim leadership at Evonik

Evonik has appointed Dr Claus Rettig to Evonik's Executive Board effective 1 September, 2026, and appointed him Deputy Chairman. He will lead the company while Christian Kullmann recovers from surgery....

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Lignin–zein adhesive enables fully bio-based, debondable plywood

Researchers have developed a water-borne wood adhesive combining zein protein and lignin that avoids formaldehyde and synthetic cross-linkers. The fully bio-based system delivers competitive bonding performance...

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Calcium-looping DAC could cut cement’s climate impact by 78 %

A new life-cycle analysis by ETH Zurich researchers demonstrates that combining cement production with calcium-looping direct air capture could cut the climate impact of cement manufacturing by 78 % by...

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