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Hydrogenated Styrenic Block Copolymers for Adhesives and Sealants

SEBS are well-positioned as high-performance materials within a circular economy for their high contribution in the reduction of carbon footprint.

Jesús E. Ibarra R. Jessica N. Santiago

December 18, 2024

SEBS materials offer resistance to environmental conditions, ozone attack, and high temperature without undergoing degradation compromising chemical structure integrity and end-use application performance.

Researchers Discover New Way to Create Stronger Adhesives with Salt

November 20, 2024

New research from a Florida A&M University-Florida State University (FAMU-FSU) College of Engineering team shows a new way to create adhesives by using the natural attraction between positively and negatively charged materials.

Innovative Bio-Based Polyether Polyols

Biobased polyether polyols with vegetable oil are developed through special catalysts, helping to create products with specific characteristics depending on biobased content.

Fanying Bao Changxun Ju Kuanliang Bao Chunxing Zhang

October 17, 2024

A vegetable oil-based polyol replaces petroleum-based polyol to synthesize polyurethane foam, which can save energy and reduce emissions.

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Arkema’s Waterborne PVDF Range Receives Sustainability Label

October 14, 2024

Arkema recently announced that its waterborne PVDF range, Kynar Aquatec^®, has received the "Solar Impulse Efficient Solution" label, recognizing the product for its outstanding durability benefits in cool roof coatings.

Pick Your Polymer Properties: Tool Predicts How to Achieve Them with Biomass

Artificial intelligence speeds the discovery of more sustainable, higher-performing polymers with the help of a new tool from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

Erik F. Ringle

September 23, 2024

An NREL machine learning tool, PolyID: Polymer Inverse Design™, can predict material properties based on molecular structure.

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First Samples of Biobased Molecule 5-HMF for Industrial Use Available from ResiCare

September 6, 2024

Produced from plant-based fructose, this molecule offers industries a substitute for fossil-based products.

In the Wake of the Supply Chain Crisis: How Are We Doing?

Companies that took advantage of the opportunity to learn, afforded by the supply chain crisis, have profited greatly and are more prepared than ever to tackle similar difficult times in the future.

George R. Pilcher

August 13, 2024

In light of the supply chain crisis in 2021-2022, the specialty chemicals industry needs to examine the way it does business and make changes to ensure smooth and less vulnerable operations.