Palsgaard introduces Einar® 987 anti-fouling additive for the PE and PP polymerisation process as a safer alternative to ethoxylated amines
Made completely from renewable raw materials, the food-grade additive Einar® 987 has been developed to address concerns about the ethoxylated amine (EA) chemistry
Beckers Group announces collaboration with Anodyne Chemistries to develop world-first renewable chemicals
By working to develop renewable Hexahydrophthalic Anhydride (HHPA), Beckers and Anodyne Chemistries aim to lay the foundation for advanced coating solutions with an essential low-carbon feedstock
Shipping of the future: biodegradable antifouling coatings for clean seas
As part of the "BioSHIP" project funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) under the "Maritime Research Program", industry and science are working together to develop such environmentally friendly coatings
Bio-based networks with shape memory and recyclability
A Chinese research team has developed a novel bio-based polymer system that is not only fully recyclable but also has an adjustable shape memory. The dithioacetal-based networks can be reused multiple times without sacrificing mechanical properties
Innomost appoints new CEO to accelerate global growth of its upcycled birch bark ingredients
Newly appointed CEO Tiina Bensky has extensive experience in the beauty industry from leading brands like L’Oréal and Lumene. The appointment marks a new chapter in Innomost’s mission to grow internationally with its upcycled birch bark ingredients and become a leader in biobased solutions to replace fossil-based materials used extensively in beauty, personal care, and industrial applications like adhesives, paints, and coatings
A Biological Approach to Metalworking Based on Chitinous Colloids and Composites
Researchers from Singapore University of Technology and Design found new conditions using chitosan, in which composites’ ability to be printed and cast into functional shapes with metallic characteristics is demonstrated
Green leather: Innovative Plant-Based Substitute Developed from Pineapple Leaf Fiber and Natural Rubber
Researchers created a strong, plastic-free, eco-friendly leather alternative from pineapple leaf fiber and natural rubber, outperforming other plant-based leathers and even mushroom leather in strength and sustainability
Plants instead of petroleum – making new bio-based material solutions tangible on a pilot scale
In the INN PRESSME project, the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC took on the challenging task of preparing the products made from plant-based raw materials with special bio-based functional coatings for their respective requirements in use
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