Overcoming Challenges in Multi-component Systems Single component supramolecular polymer systems are well understood but moving from single to multi-component systems to obtain functional supramolecular materials and systems remains challenging. When mixing several supramolecular components, the aggregate length is affected, which in turn affects material properties. Weyandt explored for the first time how adding a second […]

Graphene is a single layer or monolayer of carbon atoms, tightly bound in a hexagonal honeycomb lattice. It is an allotrope or variation of carbon in the form of a plane of sp2-bonded atoms or two covalent bonds at 120° angles with a molecular bond length of 0.142 nanometers. 2D materials are nanomaterials that can

Added Benefit and Sustainable Clarity Milliken’s Millad® NX® 8000 ECO clarifier is the latest addition to its Millad® NX® 8000 product range, which is used to produce the durable, fully transparent, highly recyclable material known as NX UltraClear™ PP. Millad® NX® 8000 ECO offers the added benefit of even faster production rates, contributing to average

One of the UN Sustainable Development Goals is to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture. This is a huge challenge in the light of climate changes, and the scarcity of water and arable land. Agricultural production must be more efficient. At the same time, more consumers are demanding for

One of the UN Sustainable Development Goals is to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture. This is a huge challenge in the light of climate changes, and the scarcity of water and arable land. Agricultural production must be more efficient. At the same time, more consumers are demanding for

Overcome Individual Additives’ Shortage The synergistic properties of Mayzo’s additive blends enable manufacturers to reduce their consumption of additives. This gives companies the ability to overcome shortages of individual additive components they would need to purchase. “Our innovative chemistries and business model keep products safe, clean and make manufacturing easier. You can be confident when

Meet the urgent demands for greener polypropylene products (lighter, recyclable, high-performance PCR grades…) with beta nucleation to gain an edge over your competition. Philip Jacoby will explain: How crystal structure & unique type of nucleating agent influences properties/performance to boost the recyclability of PP & the quality of PCR grades. How minor equipment or processing changes can

On August 24, 2021, Ukraine celebrates 30 years of independence. On this day, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on this day, for the first time during his tenure, received in Kiev a large-scale parade of the armed forces of Ukraine and military allied countries – with tanks, armored personnel carriers and aircraft. Ex-presidents Leonid Kuchma, Viktor Yushchenko

Meeting Highest Requirements Ian Laskowitz, Applications Development Manager for Urethane Systems at LANXESS, will highlight at the PMA Meeting the novel Adiprene® LF TR400 high-temperature prepolymer, which is based on polycarbonate. This low free TDI prepolymer is cured with MCDEA (4,4′-methylenebis(3-chloro-2,6-diethyl-aniline) It is much easier to process than comparable prepolymer systems for high-temperature applications. For

Expanding Specialty Chemicals Portfolio The acquisition sees the company expanding its range of specialty chemicals for industrial applications, especially for the plastics, paints and coatings as well as adhesives industries. One important addition to the new LANXESS portfolio is the K-FLEX® range of phthalate alternative plasticizers and coalescents for adhesives, sealants. K-FLEX® plasticizers optimize production processes and

Slight Modification in Cellulose Chemistry By slightly modifying a very small portion of the chemistry of cellulose by introducing a “cinnamoyl” group, the researchers succeeded in making a specific CCi that is suitable for the formation of a new type of bioplastic with hydroplastic (i.e. soft and moldable on contact with water) polymers. This means

Assessing Recyclability in Plastics Packaging Design The APR Critical Guidance Protocol serves as one of the most universally accepted measures for assessing recyclability in plastics packaging design worldwide. The esteemed recognition is presented to companies whose technologies solve well-established challenges in sustainable package design. In addition, the innovation must meet the strict requirements of the

A bio-based polyol supplied by Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. via its Korean joint venture Mitsui Chemicals & SKC Polyurethanes Inc. (MCNS) has been adopted as a raw material for polyurethane cushioning in the seats of the Robocar Walk self-driving car sold by Japan’s ZMP Inc. The Robocar Walk is said to represent a new concept for

Indorama Ventures enters into an exclusive negotiation with Ultrapar Participações S.A. for the possible purchase of the business of Ultrapar’s subsidiary Oxiteno S.A. Indústria e Comércio in Brazil. IVL informs that at this moment there is no sale and purchase contract or commitment signed between the parties. Oxiteno is one of the leading integrated surfactants producers in

Cargill and HELM are entering into a joint venture, Qore, to help brands replace fossil-based chemistries with bio-based intermediates, enabling them to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. As part of the agreement, both companies are investing a combined $300M to build the first commercial-scale, renewable BDO facility in the U.S. Bio-based intermediates give the apparel, automotive,