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Perstorp is announcing world’s first portfolio of renewable alternatives to the essential polyols Pentaerythritol (Penta), Trimethylolpropane (TMP), and Neopentyl glycol (Neo). Low Carbon Footprint Products The launch is a response to the fast growing global need for more sustainable Coatings, Resins and Synthetic Lubricants to mention a few. This means that Perstorp is the only chemical company in the world to offer all three essential polyols Penta, TMP and Neo in both traditional and renewable forms. World’s first renewable Penta, known as Voxtar™, was launched in 2010. It can reduce carbon footprint by up to 80% compared to fossil alternatives. The addition of two new innovative products; Evyron™ (partly renewable TMP) and Neeture™ (partly renewable Neo) will give Perstorp’s customers a clear market advantage in creating pro-environmental low carbon footprint products. Anna Berggren, Global Market Segment Manager for Resins at Perstorp commented: “ The time i...

UniCat scientists have reprogrammed strains of the intestinal bacteria Escherichia Coli in such a way, that the biological underwater adhesive of mussels can be created with help of the bacteria. The special feature of the new biogenic super glue is that its adhesive properties can be switched on by irradiation with light. This results in long-awaited possibilities for bonding broken bones or teeth that can be fused together again through this bio-adhesive. These findings will be applied in a spin-off. Biological Adhesive Proteins Regenerative medicine urgently needs powerful adhesives that are biocompatible – well tolerated by the organism in which they are to be used. Such adhesives could treat superficial wounds, and could replace plates and screws which are commonly used to treat bone fractures. Biological adhesive proteins could not only allow the bonding of bone fragments, but also the fusion of the bone itself. Biotechnological Process: The UniCat member...

Although radical innovations are getting harder in a maturing chemicals / plastics industry, there is always a continuous need for incremental improvements. Demands from the marketplace and customers dictate that the New/Improved products be developed to deliver high-performance and in-time. Although polyolefins date as back as 1930’s, new products & processes have continued to emerge. This crash-course is designed to deliver the following: ·        An executive overview of the Polyolefins field ·        How to avoid the pitfalls in developing successful products @ High-Speed ·        Emerging Additives that enable the products customers are looking for .................................................................................................. Click the link below for TESTIMONIALS and BROCHURE: http://innoplastsolutions.com/courses/p...

A team of engineers and pediatric orthopedic surgeons are using 3D printing to help train surgeons and shorten surgeries for the most common hip disorder found in children ages 9 to 16. Shortening Surgery Times In a recent study, researchers showed that allowing surgeons to prep on a 3D printed model of the patient’s hip joint cut by about 25 percent the amount of time needed for surgery when compared to a control group. The team, which includes bioengineers from the University of California San Diego and physicians from Rady Children’s Hospital, detailed their findings in a recent issue of the Journal of Children’s Orthopedics. Dr. Vidyadhar Upasani, pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Rady Children’s and UC San Diego and the paper’s senior author, said: “Being able to practice on these 3D models is crucial.” In this study, Upasani operated on a total of 10 patients. For five of the patients, he planned the surgeries using 3D printed models. He didn’t use models to pla...

  Although radical innovations are getting harder in a maturing chemicals / plastics industry, there is always a continuous need for incremental improvements. Demands from the marketplace and customers dictate that the New/Improved products be developed to deliver high-performance and in-time. Although polyolefins date as back as 1930’s, new products & processes have continued to emerge. This crash-course is designed to deliver the following: · An executive overview of the Polyolefins field · How to avoid the pitfalls in developing successful products @ High-Speed · Emerging Additives that enable the products customers are looking for ................................................................................................................................... Click the link below for TESTIMONIALS and BROCHURE: http://innoplastsolutions.com/courses/polyolefins-latest-products-technology.html Upcoming Events: 2018 Polymer/BioPlastic Failu...

This programme will provide you with wide knowledge in ecology and population genetics of plant, animal and fungal species, with emphasis on endangered species and ecosystems. Register https://goo.gl/dJGNQ6 Duration: 1 hour The University of Oulu in Northern Finland is an international, multidisciplinary research university with a rich pool of creative and intellectual talent. More specifically, the University of Oulu encompasses a science university, a technical university and a business school in the same organization. The Oulu Region is recognized as a world-class R&D hub with R&D input per capita among the highest globally. Already some 2.3 billion people use ICT solutions designed in Oulu on a daily basis. In this webinar you’ll learn more about natural science studies and biodiversity and conservation biology in particular. Ecology and Population Genetics programme prepares students for future leadership positions in conservation biology and e...

Evonik will complete the acquisition of US company J.M. Huber Corporation’s silica business for US$ 630 million, as planned, in the second half of the year. The transaction closed on September 1, 2017 after approval by the relevant authorities. Contributions from the new business will therefore be included in Evonik’s sales and earnings as of this date. Expand Position in the Silica Business Christian Kullmann, Chairman of the Executive Board of Evonik, said: “ With the successful closing of the acquisition, we are strengthening our ‘Smart Materials’ growth engine by continuing to expand our globally leading position in the silica business .” The newly acquired business will be integrated into the Resource Efficiency Segment. The intensive planning work that has been done for the integration over the past few months will be put into action straight away. The acquisition is a perfect match for Evonik’s product portfolio. Huber Silica is especially oriented towards ...