Fiber-based products, in particular paper and cardboard, play an important part in the packaging and printing industries. In addition, their bio-based origin and high recycling rates provide tangible sustainability benefits.
The team of researchers at Purdue recently had a paper published in Nature that discusses sustainable adhesive systems developed using biomimicry.
November 22, 2023
Among the latest innovations within the adhesive and sealant industry is research out of Purdue where scientists are developing sustainable adhesives by analyzing how marine animals adhere.
As suppliers to the building and construction industry strive to provide sustainable products, a plywood manufacturer uses lignin-based binder to reduce carbon emissions of its product.
Cocoa pod husks, a waste product of chocolate manufacturing, contain lignin, a polymer that could be a renewable replacement for substances typically derived from petroleum.
The prize, awarded by the French Académie des sciences and financed by Arkema, rewards innovative chemistry research that offers solutions for responsible and sustainable development.
The Independent Commodity Intelligence Services recognized Arkema and its partnership with ON for the development of a running shoe that is designed to by fully recyclable.
Arkema is implementing a new purification technology at its production site in Carling, France, to improve the site’s operational efficiency and environmental footprint.
The distribution agreement will bring UPM BioPura to market, accelerating the introduction of sustainable forest-sourced materials into the chemical sector.