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A comparative life cycle assessment of six synthetic routes for the photoinitiator 1-hydroxycyclohexyl phenyl ketone (HCPK) identifies the environmentally preferable option and confirms the feasibility...
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EU project REACT to convert industrial CO₂ into ethylene
The EU-funded research project "REACT" aims to convert industrial CO₂ emissions into ethylene, a key platform chemical currently produced almost exclusively from fossil feedstocks. A consortium of 13...
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Bio-based coatings: “Moving from niche to scale”
The adoption of bio-based coatings is accelerating globally, driven by sustainability, performance, and affordability. Julie Haevermans, Vice President of Marketing, Coating Solutions, and Richard Jenkins,...
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Nova Paint Club launches “Cool Roof Smart Choice” campaign
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Biomimetic UV-curable coating combines anti-icing and transparency
Researchers have developed a UV-curable biomimetic coating that mimics the surface of rose petals, combining excellent anti-icing performance with high optical transparency and environmental durability....
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Interview: “Smart coatings go beyond surface protection”
Nanoparticles, smart polymers and fluoropolymer hybrids are redefining what a surface can do. Dr. Eugene Caldona, assistant professor at North Dakota State University’s Department of Coatings and Polymeric...