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“Advancements help to save Energy” – Adhesives: Ways to reduce carbon footprint
Martin Moore, EMEIA Sales Manager at Holland Colours, stresses the importance of innovations in adhesive formulations to reduce CO₂ emissions. Developing recyclable adhesives could make the recycling...
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Lignin-based arylindane diols: sustainable antioxidants with low toxicity
A European research team has developed novel arylindane diols derived from lignin, offering a renewable and safer alternative to synthetic phenolic antioxidants.
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Kansai Helios opens powder coatings facility in the U.S.
Kansai Helios has acquired a state-of-the-art production facility in Johnstown, Ohio (USA). On the approximately 28-acre (around 11.3-hectare) site, innovative powder coatings will be produced for the...
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Akzo Nobel lifts Q2 profitability to 15%
Akzo Nobel has reported its second-quarter 2025 results, showing stable organic sales and improved profitability despite continued currency pressure. The company’s focus on cost efficiency and pricing...
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Grafted TiO₂ on graphene oxide boosts silicone resin for high-temperature corrosion resistance
In a bid to tackle corrosion challenges in high-temperature industrial environments, researchers from Xinjiang University and Xinjiang Agricultural University have developed a next-generation silicone...
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Interview: “Renewed interest in water-borne alkyds”
Dr Ioanna Tzortzi, Associate Specialist in Resins & Coatings Innovation at Perstorp, explains the reasoning behind the primary R&D focus areas in the water-borne coatings sector and how we might...
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Lignin-assisted polyesters: sustainable optical filters with high NIR transparency
A Chinese research group has created a fully bio-based VONIRT optical filter by confining industrial lignin within a polyester matrix using a simple, atom-efficient in situ polymerisation.
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Orion to shut down multiple carbon black production lines
Specialty chemicals manufacturer plans to close three to five carbon black lines in the Americas and EMEA.
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Electrothermal upcycling: new impetus for plastic waste
An overview study shows how electrothermal techniques can transform plastic waste into valuable chemicals – supporting circular economy goals and renewable energy use.
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IMCD appoints new leadership for EMEA and APAC regions
Andreas Igerl will become the new Regional President for Europe, Middle East and Africa starting September 2025, while Narendra Varde takes over leadership of the Asia-Pacific region.
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Maximising safety and performance: Pigment development while creating vibrant solutions and meeting strict regulations
Alex Capuz, Director of Global Product Management at Vibrantz Color Solutions, talks about developmental solutions in pigments and meeting sustainability specifications.
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CoSI 2025: A hub for coatings innovation and collaboration
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Coatings Science International (CoSI) Conference once again established itself as a premier event for the coatings industry. Held in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, the...
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Acrylic resin with DMPT crosslinker enables virtually invisible seams
Researchers from several Chinese institutions have developed a high-performance acrylic adhesive system that combines fast curing with outstanding mechanical and optical properties.
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BASF adjusts 2025 forecast downward
Due to ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties and weaker demand, BASF has revised its forecast for the full year 2025 downward. The chemical group now expects EBITDA before special items to be between 7.3...