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Univar Solutions Inc. recently announced it has been appointed distributor of Cabot Corp.’s specialty carbon black products for the plastics and batteries markets in Brazil. 

With the host of diverse biomaterials produced by an estimated 6.5 million species on land and 2.2 million species in the oceans, the biomimicry toolkit that man has to play with is, for all practical purposes, limitless. The superior designs discovered in nature have inspired many research programs from around the world, both at the university and commercial levels. The gecko, sandcastle worm, caddisfly, mussel, and sea cucumber are all species that have inspired new chemical approaches to creating adhesives with unique performance features.

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The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced that it has welcomed 16 new members to its ranks since the start of the year. 

As we’ve all seen, the events of the past two years have posed significant potential roadblocks to research and development efforts. How are companies evaluating the multiple issues involved, exploring potential solutions, and pivoting to ensure their companies remain focused on innovation in these challenging times?

The Tsukuba plant of Japan Fine Coatings Co., Ltd., a Covestro group company, recently received the Safety Award Grand Prize from the Japan Chemical Industry Association.

R.E. Carroll, Inc. recently announced two new personnel appointments: a corporate controller and the new operations manager at the company’s Dalton, Ga., location.  

A new approach to addressing carbon reduction challenges has been established by AkzoNobel and partners from across the extended value chain following the company’s first-ever global Collaborative Sustainability Challenge. 

DuPont recently announced that the president of The Ohio State University (OSU), Kristina M. Johnson, has been elected to its board of directors.

To meet growing demand for silicone rubber, Wacker Chemie AG is accelerating the expansion of its production capacities.