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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.
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CJEU upholds annulment of titanium dioxide powder carcinogen classification
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has dismissed appeals by France and the European Commission, confirming the annulment of the classification of titanium dioxide in certain powder forms...
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Bio-based polybenzoxazines with dynamic bonds combine stability and recyclability
New research into polybenzoxazine resins demonstrates how bio-based monomers and dynamic bonds can reconcile thermal stability with recyclability.
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Bodo Möller Chemie acquires Rocktin and expands presence in Asia
Through the acquisition of distributor Rocktin, Bodo Möller Chemie strengthens its position in the Asian market and consolidates its role as a Henkel partner in the field of electronics adhesives.
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BASF lowers forecast after mixed second quarter 2025
BASF posted stable volumes in Q2 2025, but margins in Basic Chemicals remained under pressure. The company has revised its EBITDA forecast for the full year.
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Henkel develops adhesive solutions for circular label applications
Henkel is advancing research into pressure-sensitive adhesives designed to improve label recycling processes and support compliance with regulatory frameworks such as the PPWR. The focus is on wash-off...
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Epsilon Carbon appoints Munish Bakshi as Vice President Sales and Marketing
Epsilon Carbon has appointed Munish Bakshi as Vice President Sales and Marketing to lead its Carbon Black portfolio across domestic and global markets. With over two decades of leadership experience in...