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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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Bio-based powder coatings on the advance: an overview of new binder systems
A recent review shows that powder coatings made from renewable raw materials are becoming increasingly relevant. New bio-based binders such as polyester, polyamide or limonene resins enable sustainable...
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From scrap to strength: Rubber waste as epoxy resin precursor
A new chemical recycling method developed at the University of North Carolina offers a sustainable alternative for rubber waste. By transforming discarded tyres into epoxy resin precursors, the process...
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Vegetable oils as a source of raw materials for bio-based acrylamide polymers Copy
A British research team has developed a method for directly producing functional acrylamide monomers from vegetable oils and successfully processing them using RAFT polymerisation. The sustainable synthesis...
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Biocompatible polycarbonate nanoparticles: new approaches for medical applications
A new method for producing two-dimensional nanoparticles could revolutionise the use of biocompatible materials in medicine. Researchers have developed a method for specifically adjusting the size and...
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Thermoresponsive polymers from recycled PLA: a sustainable innovation
Researchers have developed a new method for converting polylactide (PLA) waste into thermoresponsive polymers. The monomers obtained from PLA bags could pave the way for new methods of producing sustainable...
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Aromatic acetal polyols: progress for high-performance and recyclable polyurethanes
New research shows how aromatic acetal-containing polyols not only improve the mechanical and thermal properties of polyurethanes, but also enable effective recycling via transacetalisation.
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Water-based graphene ink for 3D printing
Researchers at the University of Waterloo (Canada) have developed an additive-free, water-based graphene ink that opens up new possibilities for applications in electronics, the automotive industry and...
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High-performance water-resistant coating for paper-based packaging
A novel organosilicone-modified styrene-acrylic emulsion for enhanced durability and safety was developed.
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Lanxess expands pigment portfolio with more sustainable yellow shades
With the new Scopeblue product line, Lanxess is launching micronised iron oxide yellow pigments that have a 35% smaller carbon footprint thanks to the use of more eco-efficient raw materials.
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Sunflower oil-based thermosets: Sustainable polymers via Passerini reaction
A research team led by Prof. Michael A. R. Meier of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology has developed new ways of increasing the efficiency of coatings for the automotive industry. The results could...
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High-strength and self-healing bio-based polyhydroxyurethanes as heat-resistant adhesives
New research shows the potential of bio-based polyhydroxyurethanes for high-performance applications.
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Sustainable and bio-based: protein adhesive for corrugated board and wood products
Many industries are faced with the challenge of using alternative materials and developing adapted production processes – for example, the furniture industry or the packaging industry. The ‘ProWellHo’...
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Faster recovery: New approach improves pressure-sensitive adhesives
Pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) are essential in the electronics, automotive and medical technology industries. A recent study shows how polyurethane diacrylate (PUDA) as a crosslinker significantly...