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Union warns of production halt at Dow sites in eastern Germany
More than 700 employees took to the streets in Saxony, Germany, to protest the potential closure of Dow’s chemical production sites in Böhlen and Schkopau. The IG BCE union warns that the consequences...
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BASF plans full acquisition of Alsachimie joint venture
BASF intends to acquire the remaining 49 % stake in the French joint venture Alsachimie from Domo. The move would strengthen its position in the polyamide 6.6 value chain and expand operations at its...
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Improved self-cleaning thanks to modified TiO₂ films
A Chinese research team has significantly improved the hydrophilicity and photocatalytic performance of TiO₂ thin films through targeted surface modification with silane and maleic anhydride. The results...
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Self-organising block copolymers based on COC for nanostructured materials
A research team from Taiwan has successfully synthesised a novel block copolymer from a cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) and polycaprolactone (PCL). The materials exhibit pronounced self-organisation at the...
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BASF launches new tool to improve sustainability in body shops
BASF has introduced the Eco Impact Assessment Tool, a digital solution that helps body shops optimise both their environmental footprint and economic performance. The tool is now available in selected...
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Wacker launches hybrid polymer production in Nünchritz
Wacker has started producing hybrid polymers at its site in Nünchritz, Germany. The new facility is designed to expand capacity and enable efficient, integrated production processes.
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25-year field test confirms corrosion resistance of Akzo Nobel’s Resicoat
A long-term study in Germany has validated the corrosion protection performance of Akzo Nobel’s Resicoat epoxy powder coating. After 25 years underground in a drinking water pipeline, the coated components...
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Bio-based copolyesters with improved degradability and toughness
A Chinese research team has developed novel bio-based copolyesters based on furandicarboxylic acid. These not only exhibit improved toughness but also accelerated hydrolytic degradability – a decisive...
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Aimplas develops air-purifying coatings for urban furniture
The Dacco2 project, led by Aimplas and supported by Icave+i and the ERDF, is developing active coatings for urban furniture surfaces that can adsorb and break down air pollutants using photocatalytic materials....
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Tack: New PCF calculation tool for the adhesives and tapes industry
With the launch of the web-based tool Tack, IVK and Afera introduce a standardised and user-friendly solution for calculating Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) of adhesives and tapes – even for users...
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Minimising rub-out in tinted interior wall paints
A recent Bachelor's thesis focused on the development of a tintable interior wall paint with improved rub-out resistance. The study explored pigment stability and formulation strategies compatible with...
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Sudarshan interview: “Reinforcing our presence in key regions such as Europe and the Americas”
Sudarshan has recently completed the acquisition of Heubach. Managing Director Rajesh Rathi elaborates why this strategic move marks a milestone for the company. The acquisition provides the opportunity...
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Self-healing polyurea coating resists cavitation and corrosion in offshore environments
A new composite polyurea coating with reduced graphene oxide demonstrates strong anti-cavitation, anticorrosion, and photothermal self-repair properties—designed for use in offshore engineering components....
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Biesterfeld Switzerland under new management: Michael Schenck becomes General Manager
Biesterfeld has appointed Michael Schenck as the new General Manager of Biesterfeld Plastic Suisse and Biesterfeld Helvetia. In this position, he will be responsible for the Group's entire distribution...