Articles Tagged with ''bio-based materials''

DuPont Board Approves Separation of Nutrition & Biosciences Business through Exchange Offer

The separation will be followed by the simultaneous combination of Nutrition & Biosciences, Inc. with International Flavors & Fragrances.

January 4, 2021

DuPont recently announced that its board of directors has approved the separation of DuPont’s Nutrition & Biosciences business through an exchange offer (split-off) whereby DuPont stockholders can elect to tender shares of DuPont common stock in exchange for shares of Nutrition & Biosciences, Inc. (N&B) common stock.

Are Antimicrobial Coatings Effective in the Fight Against COVID-19?

Major growth of antimicrobial coatings is projected within the transportation and medical industries, as well as deployment in public spaces.

January 4, 2021

COVID-19 has drastically changed the perception of hygiene and cleanliness, spurring interest in antimicrobial coatings, according to a recent report.

AkzoNobel Collaboration Develops Method to Produce Resins Using Bio-Based Monomers

Requiring just UV light, oxygen, and renewable raw materials, patent applications have already been filed for resins and coatings made with monomers derived from sugar derivatives isolated from biomass.

December 30, 2020

AkzoNobel recently announced what it calls a breakthrough innovation, in collaboration with the Dutch Advanced Research Center Chemical Building Blocks Consortium (ARC CBBC), of a more sustainable way of making resins.

Global Market for Lamination Adhesives in Flexible Packaging to See Strong Growth through 2027

Increasing spending on packaged foods across developed and developing regions is expected to propel market growth.

December 7, 2020

The global lamination adhesives for flexible packaging market is projected to surpass $2.6 billion by the end of 2027, growing at a CAGR of 6.6% from 2020-2027.

Pine-Based Tackifiers Offer Sustainable Packaging Solutions

Bio-based tackifiers allow packaging adhesive formulators to meet their most difficult challenges with minimal impact on the environment.

Olivia Jobes

November 17, 2020

Two of the biggest challenges facing the global adhesives and sealants market today are meeting consumer preferences for sustainable packaging and aligning with the industry’s increasing regulatory demands, especially when it comes to food applications.

Renewable Alternative: Cashew Nutshell Liquid-Based Isocyanate Blocking Agent

A high-purity cardanol derived from renewable cashew nutshell liquid offers chemical features that can be successfully used in epoxy and polyurethane adhesives and sealants.

James Zhao Yun Mi Kim Pietro Campaner

October 16, 2020

Cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL) is a non-edible, bio-based material commonly used as a building block for various resins, hardeners, and modifiers in the adhesives, coatings, and composites industries. A high-purity cardanol, 3-pentadeca-dienyl-phenol, derived from the bio-oil CNSL has been employed to replace nonyl phenol (NP) in various applications, including isocyanate blocking.

Berry Global Facility Achieves ISCC Plus Certification for the Production of Sustainable Nonwovens

ISCC Plus is a supply chain certification for circular materials, both recycled and bio-based.

October 7, 2020

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced that its Biesheim, France, facility has achieved an International Sustainability and Carbon Certificate (ISCC), which enables the site to sell ISCC Plus-certified nonwovens.

Put Some Moxie in Your Epoxy: Toughening Epoxy Adhesives with a Polyurethane Prepolymer

The addition of a low-viscosity, blocked polyurethane prepolymer improves the strength and reduces the cure time of epoxy adhesives.

Jay A. Johnston

Cassie Popovski

October 5, 2020

Adhesives play an important role in creating sustainable and resilient infrastructure. While the hybridization of adhesives is not a novel concept, recent innovations in raw materials have unlocked new possibilities for toughened epoxy systems.

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Readers Most Interested in New WACKER Facility

WACKER’s announcement regarding a new facility for thermal interface materials garnered the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

September 28, 2020

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This annual event provides current and future leaders in the adhesives and sealants industry with the opportunity to expand their knowledge and network with peers.

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.