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QSPR models forecast Tg across diverse polymer libraries
A comparative study evaluates several machine learning-based QSPR techniques for predicting the glass transition temperature (Tg) of polymers across a broad dataset. Using 250 polymers and 17 selected...
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Redefining sustainability
The conversation around sustainable coatings has fundamentally shifted. What was once a marketing differentiator has become a baseline expectation, embedded in procurement processes, regulatory frameworks...
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Evonik increases EBITDA by 24 % in the second quarter – outlook for 2026 raised
The Essen (Germany)-based speciality chemicals company reports impressive results for the second quarter of 2026, with a 24 % increase in EBITDA and a significantly raised forecast for the financial year...
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Due day for vote on proposed merger of Akzo Nobel and Axalta
5 August 2026 is a defining day for the global coatings industry as shareholders of Akzo Nobel and Axalta will vote on a merger that could reshape the global coatings industry for years to come. By Sonja...
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Protective coatings: “Balancing sustainability, durability, and cost efficiency”
Protective coatings must withstand harsh environments while meeting tighter sustainability targets. Raghuraman Govindan Karunakaran, senior product development chemist for crosslinkers at Evonik's Global...
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New vice president, Industrial Coatings Americas, at PPG
PPG has announced that Justin Epler has been appointed vice president, Industrial Coatings (IC) Americas, effective 1 August 2026. Epler will succeed Hendekea Azene, who has decided to leave PPG for an...
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IMCD appoints Vlad Miller as President for the US market
IMCD has appointed Vlad Miller as President for the United States, effective 1 August 2026. He has been with IMCD US since 2018, when he joined as Vice President of Finance.
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In situ reductive polymerisation from bio-based α-lipoamides
A new in situ reductive polymerisation strategy converts bio-based cyclic disulfides derived from α-lipoic acid directly into functional poly(β-hydroxy thioether)s. The approach eliminates thiol oxidation,...
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Sherwin-Williams reports 7.5 % net sales growth in Q2 2026
The coatings manufacturer has published its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, reporting consolidated net sales of USD 6.79 billion and a net income increase of 11.8 % year on year, with...
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Ball mill grinding enables sustainable polyester depolymerisation
Researchers have developed a mechanochemical approach to depolymerise post-consumer aliphatic polyesters such as PLA, PHAs and biodegradable multilayer flexible film packaging. The recovered monomers are...
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Wacker Chemie Q2 2026: EBITDA rises sharply on cost savings and pension provision effect
Wacker Chemie has reported second-quarter 2026 results showing a significant year-on-year increase in EBITDA, driven by savings from its PACE cost-cutting programme and a non-operating pension-related...
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Polymer coatings for UV shielding: chemistry and sustainability
A new review provides a comprehensive overview of polymer-based coatings designed to protect materials from UV radiation. It examines the role of key polymer matrices, organic and inorganic UV absorbers,...
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Siegwerk and X-Rite Pantone introduce cloud-based colour management solution
Siegwerk and X-Rite Pantone are offering a new platform for precise and efficient colour management in packaging printing. The solution ensures consistent colour results and optimises production processes....
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IMCD grows EBITA by 8 % in first half of 2026
The speciality chemicals distributor has posted an operating EBITA of EUR 285 million for the first half of 2026, representing an 8 % increase on a constant currency basis. Revenue rose to EUR 2,638 million,...