Articles Tagged with ''bio-based materials''

As demand for sustainable materials grows, a new biobased monomer is offering a high-performance, recyclable, and compostable alternative to traditional polymers—potentially transforming the future of adhesives and sealants.

With a globally certified acrylic monomer network, Arkema can support easy, fast, and cost-effective lower product carbon footprint projects from customers across the acrylic value chain.

Arkema announced the creation of the Castor Farmer Education Fund (CFEF), a collaborative initiative designed to support castor farming communities in India.

Bakelite has completed its acquisition of Sestec, a Poland-based company known for its sustainable, protein-based adhesives for wood and composite products.

Hexion recently announced a partnership with Bloom Biorenewables, a Swiss startup that has developed a breakthrough method for preserving the natural adhesive properties of lignin.

Cargill and ASU are teaming up to explore how Cargill™ Priamine™ — a biobased dimer diamine used in high-performance adhesives — can enhance the speed, efficiency, and sustainability of semiconductor technology.

Engineers from MIT and Freie Universität Berlin have developed a new type of glue that combines the waterproof stickiness of mussels' plaques with the germ-proof properties of mucus.

A biobased adhesive helps label manufacturers achieve their sustainability goals while also meeting their end-user requirements.

Michelin is building an initial industrial demonstration unit for the 5-HMF molecule, a bio-sourced and non-toxic molecule that can replace ingredients derived from fossil fuels in a wide variety of industrial fields. 

Arkema, AkzoNobel, and Omya have collaborated to develop a range of low-carbon options for more sustainable decorative paints with a 30% or more reduced carbon footprint.