Solvents

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Interfacial polymerization using biobased solvents and desalination and organic solvent nanofiltration membranes

Researchers found that the use of bio-based solvents such as cyclopentyl methyl ether (CPME) and 2-methyltetrahydrofuran (2-MeTHF) in interfacial polymerization leads to the production of thin-film-based...

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BTC Europe and Nxtlevvel Biochem sign distribution agreement

BTC Europe GmbH and Nxtlevvel Biochem have recently signed an agreement on the distribution of biobased and biodegradable solvents derived from levulinic acid for the European market.

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DMF: Restriction on the horizon

In recent years, remarkable successes have been achieved in reducing solvent contents in paints and varnishes. Nevertheless, organic solvents continue to play an important role in the paint and coatings...

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Water-borne vs solvent-borne: “The gap continues to close for most applications”

Solvent-borne systems continue to outperform water-borne systems when it comes to corrosion, hardness and chemical resistance. They are thus still the preferred...

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Non-flammable, green alternative solvents to methyl ethyl ketone (MEK)

New non-flammable, environmentally-friendly solvents and solvent carrier systems enable researchers to utilise strong solvents while reducing safety, health ...