Articles Tagged with ''polymers''

Advancing Adhesives

Solving Engineering Challenges with Functional Coatings

Teflon™ and other functional coatings can solve design problems including excessive wear, sticking, noise, and corrosion.

October 27, 2017

Teflon, or polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), is one of the most versatile industrial coatings available today. Best known for its nonstick properties, Teflon offers an extremely low coefficient of friction, chemical inertness, and excellent dielectric stability. Far more than a product for cookware, Teflon’s non-stick properties can be used to solve a variety of design challenges, including preventing the buildup of contaminants, corrosion and bacteria, and reducing friction or sticking between parts that come into contact. It can also be used as an ingredient in heavy-wear, high-load applications.

Top 5 News that Sticks

H.B. Fuller News Again Receives the Most Clicks

For the second consecutive week, news about H.B. Fuller’s acquisition of Royal Adhesives & Sealants received the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

September 25, 2017

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

20 Dow Products Named R&D Award Finalists

The R&D 100 Awards is designed to identify and celebrate the top 100 revolutionary technologies introduced during the past year.

September 25, 2017

20 new products from The Dow Chemical Co. were named finalists for the 2017 R&D 100 Awards.

Estron Chemical Announces Groundbreaking

The official groundbreaking ceremony will take place on September 20.

September 18, 2017

Estron Chemical recently announced the groundbreaking of its new Research and Development Center, located at the company’s headquarters in Calvert City, Ky.

Sun Chemical, GreenMantra Announce Polymers Partnership

The agreement combines GreenMantra's new patent-pending process for converting waste polystyrene into useful polymers with Sun Chemical's expertise in inks formulation.

September 15, 2017

GreenMantra Technologies recently announced that it has partnered with Sun Chemical to jointly develop polymers from recycled polystyrene waste for use in ink formulations.

Emerald Realigns Polymer Additives and Nitriles Businesses, Names Herbst General Manager

The polymer additives business will now be known as antioxidants and accelerators (AOA).

September 8, 2017

Emerald Performance Materials recently announced it is separating its Polymer Additives and Nitriles groups.

Top 5 News that Sticks

News About Ingevity’s Acquisition Garners the Most Reader Interested

Last week, Ingevity acquisition news received the most clicks.

Teresa McPherson

September 5, 2017

WACKER Expands Technical Center in Dubai

The region’s increasing growth potential reportedly prompted the expansion of the local facility.

August 18, 2017

WACKER recently announced it is strengthening its presence in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) by expanding the service portfolio of its technical center in Dubai.

GreenMantra Receives $2.2 Million for Polymer Development

A demonstration plant will be constructed at GreenMantra's existing manufacturing complex in Brantford, Ontario.

August 14, 2017

GreenMantra Technologies recently announced it will receive $2.2 million from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) to be used toward construction of a demonstration plant.

Varela de la Rosa Appointed STI Polymer Technical Director

As the new technical director, Varela will lead STI’s research and development team in creating new products and advanced formulations.

July 19, 2017

STI Polymer recently announced that Luis Varela de la Rosa, Ph.D., has been appointed as technical director.

Organized by Women in Chemicals, this landmark conference will offer opportunities for networking, learning, and professional development. With a diverse array of sessions, workshops, and social events, participants can expect a dynamic program designed to empower and inspire.

This annual Midwest coatings conference combines all of the high-quality technical presentations, exhibits and networking opportunities from the Coatings Trends and Technologies and Powder Coating Summit conferences into one new event. The event caters to both liquid and powder coatings formulators and manufacturers.