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Songwon strengthens polymer stabiliser distribution in Southeastern Europe with extended Biesterfeld partnership
Songwon Industrial is expanding its market presence in Southeastern Europe. Since July, Biesterfeld Spezialchemie has been the exclusive distributor for polymer stabilisers in seven countries across the...
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Siegwerk expands packaging coatings portfolio with Allinova acquisition
Siegwerk has signed an agreement to acquire Dutch coatings specialist Allinova, strengthening its expertise in functional and sustainable packaging solutions and expanding its product portfolio with water-based...
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Biomass-derived carbon nanodots as photoinitiators in polymerisation processes
An international research team has developed protocols for the preparation and application of biomass-derived carbon nanodots (CDs) capable of initiating both conventional radical photopolymerisation and...
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Water-borne coatings on the rise – Opportunities and challenges ahead
Andre van Linden, Director Scientific Academic Partnerships at Akzo Nobel, talks about the growing importance of water-borne coatings in various markets and the challenges posed by stricter biocide regulations....
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Śnieżka publishes 2024 integrated report in line with CSRD Directive
The Śnieżka Group has released its 2024 annual report, combining financial and operational data with ESG information prepared for the first time in accordance with the CSRD Directive and externally...
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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...