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Jotun reports revenue and profit growth in early 2025
Norwegian paints and coatings manufacturer Jotun recorded higher revenues and earnings in the first four months of 2025, with all regions and product segments contributing to growth.
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Sustainable methanol production from wet biomass under mild conditions
A newly proposed process converts wet biomass to renewable methanol at significantly reduced pressures and temperatures, delivering high efficiency at competitive costs.
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“By eliminating additives, we reduce the ecological footprint”
Zuelch Industrial Coatings is working on an additive-free coating. This not only supports the company’s commitment to the Green Deal in multiple ways, but also makes it less dependent on raw material...
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Modular monomer precursor enables functional and biodegradable polyamino esters
A newly developed oxazepan monomer precursor enables the tailored synthesis of functional and biodegradable poly(amino esters) under mild conditions.
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CO₂-based δ-lactone enables functional copolyesters under mild conditions
A new catalytic approach enables the chemoselective ring-opening copolymerisation of δ-lactone from CO₂ and butadiene at room temperature, paving the way for advanced functional polyesters.
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Interview: Construction chemistry in transition
Sustainability, circular economy and technological innovation are driving forces shaping the construction industry. We spoke to Ana Sampaio, Team Leader at CeNTI (Centre for Nanotechnology and Advanced...
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Catalytic CO₂-to-methanol conversion: recent advances and future perspectives
A new review highlights the state of the art in catalytic CO₂-to-methanol conversion, covering established Cu-based catalysts as well as innovative approaches using MOFs and AI-assisted catalyst design....
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Cellulose nanocrystals stabilise fluorescent, non-isocyanate polyurethane latexes
Waterborne, non-isocyanate polyurethane latexes have been stabilised exclusively with cellulose nanocrystals for the first time. Their fluorescent properties open up opportunities for functional coating...
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Axalta posts record Adjusted EBITDA in Q2 2025
Axalta Coating Systems reported Q2 2025 results with record Adjusted EBITDA of USD 292 million and a margin increase to 22.4 %. While net sales declined slightly, disciplined cost management and price-mix...
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Evonik switches epoxy curing agent production to renewable electricity
Evonik has converted all global production plants for epoxy curing agents to operate on 100 % renewable electricity. The transition is expected to cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by around one third annually,...
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Orion CFO Jeff Glajch to retire in Q4 2025
Orion has announced that Chief Financial Officer Jeff Glajch will retire in early Q4 2025. A search for his successor will begin shortly, with Glajch supporting the transition through the end of the year....
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Wacker reports decline in sales and earnings in second quarter
Wacker Chemie posted second-quarter 2025 results in line with market expectations. Weak demand, unfavourable exchange rates and lower capacity utilisation weighed on performance. The full-year forecast...
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Merck completes sale of Surface Solutions to GNMI
Merck has finalised the sale of its Surface Solutions business to Global New Material International (GNMI) for EUR 665 million. The business will operate under the new brand Susonity, with GNMI ensuring...
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Non-isocyanate polyureas: sustainable synthesis with tunable properties
A new melt polycondensation route enables the production of non-isocyanate, semi-aromatic polyureas with mechanical properties ranging from soft elastomers to high-modulus thermoplastics.