Many of today’s products must withstand near-constant use or exposure to the weather. Self-healing paints and coatings are still a relatively niche area of study, but it’s easy to see the widespread appeal. This article highlights the abundant practical applications for formulators and companies to explore.
The companies have signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) for the supply of power and guarantees of origin from offshore wind turbines in the North Sea for the Covestro production site in Antwerp, Belgium.
The new plant is one of several similar investments into the elastomers business across the globe. The products can be used in offshore wind turbines and to manufacture photovoltaic panels, among others.
The new line is located at the company’s existing site in Changhua, Taiwan. Thermoplastic polyurethanes are a performance benchmark in PPF for quality, long-term aesthetics, and surface integrity.
Energiekontor AG, a German renewable energies company, has teamed up with the international maintenance company Omega-Tools GmbH and BASF’s coatings division to gradually equip its wind turbines with Novaflex BladeUp, thus making them more efficient.