Sustainability

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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.

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Multifunctional coatings based on silicone matrix and propolis extract

In a new work, the multifunctional effect of propolis within a silicone matrix coating was evaluated.

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Strong desire to find fully transparent coatings for exterior wood

Sustainability is one important requirements while working with natural materials like wood. What this implies for wood coatings and what other trends are currently...

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An ethical supply chain

Supply chains are often a neglected aspect with regard to sustainability. We spoke to Barbara Eschke, responsible for sustainability management at Worlée, ...

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Interview: The situation with bio-based adhesives is still in flux

Dr. Matthias Popp, Group Leader for Adhesives Formulation, Fraunhofer IFAM, on current trends in adhesives and the situation regarding bio-based adhesives....

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MSCI upgrades sustainability rating of Covestro

MSCI, one of the world’s leading index suppliers, has raised Covestro’s sustainability rating from BBB to A.

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Heat and drought: A challenge for production and logistics at BASF

Due to the persistent high temperatures and low water levels in the Rhine, BASF SE has to adjust production and logistics at its Ludwigshafen site.

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Potential for fungal dyes as colorants in oil and acrylic paints

Potential applications for colorants derived from the spalting fungi Chlorociboria aeruginascens, Chlorociboria aeruginosa, Scytalidium cuboideum, and Scytalidium...

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Akzo Nobel Specialty Chemicals and Imagine Chemistry winner Renmatix collaborate

Akzo Nobel Specialty Chemicals and Renmatix, a leader in the global plant-based technology movement, will jointly develop biomass-based performance additives ...

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Covestro receives Alain Clause Award for environmentally compatible UV dispersion

At this year's European Technical Coatings Congress (ETCC) in Amsterdam, Covestro received the Alain Clause Award of the Belgian Association of Technicians from ...

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ISO 16890 definitively replaces test standard EN 779

As of July 1, 2018, ISO 16890 will be the sole internationally applicable testing standard for classifying air filters. This means a radical change in the evaluation...