An enthusiastic response to AkzoNobel's Imagine Chemistry initiative has resulted in more than 200 innovative ideas being submitted by chemistry start-ups, scientists, research groups and students around the world.
Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, has officially inaugurated its new Global Center of Excellence for Surface & Coating Technology, which opened on March 15.
In the transition to a circular economy, more and more companies are looking for sustainable alternatives to components made from fossil raw materials.
A network of European experts has begun examining the potential of antimicrobial coatings to prevent the spread of drug-resistant bacteria in hospitals.
Researchers at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have uncovered a century-old mystery on marine benthos organisms, which has resulted in the development of non-toxic anti-fouling coatings that could help the shipping industry save fuel consumption.
AkzoNobel will bring together more than 100 of the coatings industry's leading scientists at a new €12.6 million research and innovation hub, a move that could revolutionize the company's portfolio.
AkzoNobel has signed a framework joint development agreement with specialty chemicals company Itaconix to explore opportunities for the production of biobased polymers.
AkzoNobel is launching Imagine Chemistry, an opportunity to partner with start-up firms, students, research groups and career scientists from across the world to jointly exploit the knowledge of chemistry and solve several real-life chemistry-related challenges.
The Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP in Potsdam, Germany, and the Italian company esse CI are uniting their expertise in surface chemistry and machine engineering in order to clearly expand the opportunities provided by flame treatment and to extend the range of surface properties.
