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Catalysed NIPU coatings from bio-based poly(cyclic carbonates)

Formulations of bio-based poly(cyclic carbonates) and amines using cooperative catalysis were studied to produce non-isocyanate polyurethanes (NIPUs).

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“Coatings should be an enabler for not turning products into waste”

The huge contribution which the coatings industry can make to carbon-reduction targets should not be underestimated, says André Veneman, Corporate Director Sustainability at Akzo Nobel in our interview...

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Michelman opens sustainability center in Shanghai

Michelman celebrates the opening of its new sustainabilty center in Shanghai.

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Harmful odorous substances identified in acrylic paints

A research team from the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV has for the first time characterised the odor of acrylic paints and identified harmful odorous substances.

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Fraunhofer IVV develops stable bio-wax dispersions

The Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV is researching extraction processes for the production of bio-wax and the development of bio-wax dispersions from it.

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Heubach publishes first sustainability report

Heubach Group published its first sustainability report for the 2017 financial year, offering an insight into the sustainability topics that are relevant for the ...

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Where is REACH heading?

The ninth Fresenius User Forum discussed user issues of EU chemicals legislation.

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Clariant and Neste to work together to develop sustainable solutions

Clariant has signed a new cooperation agreement with Neste. As a result, sustainable solutions for a variety of industries, such as adhesives, plastics and ...

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Clariant and Neste cooperate to develop sustainable solutions

Clariant has signed a new cooperation agreement with Neste. As a result, sustainable solutions are made more accessible to a wide range of industries, including ...

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Sonochemically sol–gel derived coating of textiles

Researchers recently developed an antibacterial sonochemical sol-gel-based coating of textiles using heterojunction SnO2/ZnO/Chitosan-bionanocomposites.

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Biomimetic super durable and stable surfaces with superhydrophobicity

In a recently published review, the subject of prolonging lifetime of bioinspired superwettable surfaces is comprehensively discussed.

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Wacker binders based on renewable resources certified

TÜV Süd, the international technical inspectorate and certification body, has certified Wacker’s biomass balance method as meeting its international CMS 71 ...

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Synthesis of soybean oil-based biodegradable polyurethane films

Scientists prepared a series of biodegradable polyurethane films with hydroxylated soybean oil and L-lysine diisocyanate ethyl ester.

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Flexible bio-based acrylates coatings

Researchers have developed promising acrylate coatings with cardanol-modified fatty acids from camelina oils.