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Controlling the adhesion strength of photo-responsive adhesives

Researchers from Florida State University have developed a facile method to control the adhesion strength of photo-responsive bio-inspired adhesives via a photocleavable...

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Lanxess enhances research on next generation materials

The Urethane Systems business unit of Lanxess has decided to collaborate with the University of Massachusetts Amherst in order to enhance its scientific research...

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Akzo Nobel develops novel technology platform to manufacture ethylene amines

Akzo Nobel's Specialty Chemicals business has developed a novel technology platform for producing ethylene amines and their derivatives from ethylene oxide. ...

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Flame retardancy of modified alkyd resin

DOPO (9,10-Dihydro-9-oxa-10-phosphaphenanthrene-10-oxide) has been widely used as effective flame retardants. In this study, a DOPO derivate was used as a reactant...

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Momentive expands distribution agreement with Safic-Alcan

Momentive Performance Materials Inc. has expanded its distribution agreement with Safic-Alcan to include Eastern Europe.

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New flame retardant enters market

Chemists from Empa have developed an environmentally friendly way to produce flame retardants for foams that can be used in mattresses and upholstery. Two of the ...

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Preparing alginate flame retardants for epoxy resins

In a study, researchers have evaluated the efficacy of a novel biomass flame retardant based on alginic acid in combination with a reactive phosphorus-silicon ...

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Intumescent coatings formulated with vegetable compounds

Intumescent coatings protect steel structures against fire due to the formation of a protective carbonaceous layer. One of the main components of these systems is ...

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Clariant enters partnership with Tiangang for production of polymer additives

Clariant has signed a Joint Venture contract with Tiangang Auxiliary Co., Ltd. The multi-million CHF investment of both companies will establish a production...

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Evonik opens new plant for specialty silicones in Shanghai

Evonik has started up a new plant in Shanghai, China, for production of a wide range of organically modified specialty silicones.

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Biesterfeld and Cortec agree on distribution of anti-corrosion additives

With immediate effect, Biesterfeld Spezialchemie is taking on responsibility for the Europe-wide distribution of anti-corrosion additives for paints and varnishes...

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Evonik successfully acquires silica business from J.M. Huber

Evonik will complete the acquisition of US company J.M. Huber Corporation’s silica business for US-$ 630 million, as planned, in the second half of the year. ...

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Hyperbranched polyesters as biodegradable and antibacterial additives

A study presents novel hyperbranched polyamino-esters functionalised with quaternary ammonium salts. These materials can be used as antibacterial and biodegradable...

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CHT Group acquires provider for silicone emulsions and elastomers in America

CHT Group, a leading silicone specialities supplier in Europe, has acquired a leading solutions provider for high performance silicone emulsions and silicone ...