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Cyclic xanthates enable degradable vinyl copolymers with cleavable backbone structures
A novel cyclic xanthate monomer, 4_H_-1,3-benzoxathiin-2-thione (BOT), demonstrates promising degradability in vinyl copolymers. The study showcases its compatibility with N,N-dimethylacrylamide and highlights...
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Mineral-oil-free inks achieve top INGEDE deinkability certification
Toyochem Specialty Chemical’s "TK MARK V" MOF (Mineral Oil Free) ink series secures the highest “Good” rating from the International Association of the Deinking Industry (INGEDE), highlighting its...
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Interview: “Corrosion creates a major but often hidden environmental burden”
Corrosion-related waste significantly contributes to environmental burdens, with around 40 % of global steel production used to replace corroded metal. In this interview, Jorrit van Rijn, Marketing Director...
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Machine learning revolutionises the development of nanocomposite membranes for CO₂ capture
Machine learning offers transformative possibilities for designing high-performance nanocomposite membranes, significantly improving energy efficiency and sustainability in CO₂ capture.
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Energy-efficient, cost-effective titanium dioxide production – a case study
Increasing energy costs, stricter environmental regulations, and changing global market conditions are placing growing pressure on titanium dioxide producers. The “AITiO₂ST” project investigates...
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Upcycling PET waste: a sustainable path to closed-loop recyclable polymers
Researchers unveil a breakthrough in polymer sustainability by transforming waste PET into closed-loop recyclable poly(ester-amide) using bio-based feedstocks.
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Nanomaterials rethink sustainability strategies in coatings
Nanomaterials are increasingly shaping how the coatings industry approaches sustainability – not as a short-term response to regulatory pressure, but as a long-term materials strategy. Researchers and...
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Sustainable anti-corrosion coating systems for steel bridges
A recent study evaluates the long-term sustainability of anticorrosion coating systems for steel bridges, considering performance, costs, and environmental as well as social impacts over a seventy-five-year...
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Multifunctional thermochromic coating: Colour change and protection combined
Researchers have developed an eco-friendly, superhydrophobic coating with three-stage colour transitions for diverse applications. The robust technology excels in simple fabrication, high stability, and...
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Tannin-rich pigments enhance electrochemical performance of anticorrosive paint systems
Researchers synthesise zinc tannate pigments from Tara pods and demonstrate that these bio-based complexes outperform conventional anticorrosive pigments. Alkyd primers, in particular, benefit from their...
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Circular economy in Saxony, Germany: agricultural residues transformed into membranes and coatings
A new early-career research group at TU Bergakademie Freiberg is developing processes to convert agricultural residues into functional materials such as membranes, coatings and packaging. The project combines...
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Sustainable PBAT/hectorite nanocomposite coating enhances paper packaging performance
A biodegradable PBAT/hectorite nanocomposite coating creates paper-based materials with superior water, oil, and gas barriers as well as excellent mechanical strength. The approach offers a scalable and...