Polymers are unlike other types of compounds because of their extremely large size, which
has a great impact on their unique properties and how they behave in different phase states. Many applications of polymers and polymer coatings need flexibility at low to ambient temperatures. This article explores the difference between amorphous and crystalline polymers.
The long-term agreement signed with Ørsted is part of its planned Mockingbird Solar Center in Texas and will offset 70,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually.
According to EcoVadis, Scott Bader's sustainability rating has increased to Gold thanks to the implementation of additional measures to report on environmental management, its commitment to reducing emissions by 60% by 2025, and its commitment to be completely carbon neutral by 2028.
BASF’s Chattanooga facilities produce a wide range of polymer dispersions with safety, sustainability, and innovation as top priorities. With operations in Chattanooga and Sparta, BASF employs approximately 300 people in Tennessee and invests nearly $23 million in the state through annual payroll, purchases, taxes, and charitable contributions.
Through this integration, EPS has broadened its product portfolio and technological expertise, further diversifying its position in the polymer and pigment dispersion industry. SPI products will continue to be sold by EPS under their current product names.
Zeta potential measurements are important in a broad range of applications, such as the investigation of fuel cell membranes, fouling processes of filter membranes, bacterial growth on food packaging, and washing of textiles.
“We are very pleased to have reliable partners who have intact and flexible supply chains, and a strong customer focus for our high-performance materials. The new partnerships are intended to increase the product availability in relevant industrial markets, such as metal coating, lacquer, and paint formulations, as well as rubber recycling,” says Peter Hannen, Ph.D., head of the Powders and Specialties market segment at Evonik.
allnex has announced the opening of a new R&D center in Werndorf, Austria. This project is part of the company’s strategic plan to develop sustainable, environmentally friendly resins and respond to the challenges of evolving trends.
Zschimmer & Schwarz Interpolymer (Canton, Massachusetts) has announced a distribution partnership to represent its paint and coatings range of products in the Western and Southwestern region of the United States.
