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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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Interview: “The wood coatings market is very challenging”
The wood coatings industry is navigating a complex landscape marked by geopolitical tensions, cost pressures and shifting customer demands. Dr Marcello Vitale, Innovative Research Technical Manager –...
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New global alliance to advance science-based regulation of antioxidants and light stabilizers
The Global Antioxidants and Light Stabilizers Alliance (GALA) has been established to provide a unified industry voice on regulatory matters affecting antioxidants and light stabilizers used in plastics,...
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Actega expands sealant manufacturing in Asia with new production facility in China
Actega has announced a strategic investment in a new sealant production facility at its Foshan site in Guangdong Province, China. The move is intended to strengthen regional manufacturing capabilities...
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Visible-light self-healing bio-based vitrimers enable recycling
Researchers have developed a new class of vanillin-based vitrimers that combine imine exchange with visible-light-responsive diselenide bonds. The dual dynamic covalent network enables rapid self-healing...
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“One of the main challenges is transforming an energy-intensive production network”
Ranked first in Europe in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index for sustainability, Lanxess is driving efforts to become climate neutral by 2040 and achieve net zero by 2050. Sebastian Röhrig, Head of Corporate...
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H.B. Fuller board rejects unsolicited bid
H.B. Fuller's board of directors has unanimously rejected a non-binding acquisition proposal from investment firm Ancora for its Building Adhesives Solutions (BAS) business, citing significant undervaluation,...
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Fenix Group appoints new leadership team
The Fenix Group Specialty Performance Coatings, headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, has announced the appointment of a new leadership team. The four executives are set to steer the company's strategic...
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Pulp mill residues yield flame-retardant bio-based wood adhesive
Researchers have developed a fully bio-based wood adhesive from kraft pulp mill side-streams that combines competitive bond strength with flame-retardant and heat-insulating properties. Life cycle assessment...
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