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𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐲𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧-𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 ‘𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐜𝐡’ 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞 A breakthrough by researchers from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, has solved a chemistry puzzle that had remained unanswered for more than 70 years. As reported in The Indian Express, the team led by Prof. Sundargopal Ghosh and Stutee Mohapatra from the Department of Chemistry, IIT Madras, in collaboration with Prof. Eluvathingal Jemmis from IISc Bengaluru, has successfully synthesised a new carbon-free molecule that mirrors the iconic ‘sandwich’ structure of ferrocene — a landmark compound discovered in the 1950s and widely used in medicines, batteries, electronics and advanced materials. While ferrocene consists of an iron atom placed between two carbon-based rings, researche...

Our updated Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of releaf® by avantium, Avantium’s plant-based polymer #PEF , shows that this is already possible. The recent study indicates that #releaf® can reduce #CO2emissions by up to 88% in 500 mL #beveragebottle applications compared with conventional #PET under representative European conditions. At resin level, reductions can reach up to 71%. These results are based on industrial data representative of future commercial production, have been independently peer-reviewed, and follow internationally recognized ISO standards. The results show that using renewable, plant-based carbon for plastics instead of fossil feedstock can lower emissions while still delivering the performance needed for packaging and working within existing recycling systems. Read more: 👉 Prefer the full details? Read the the peer-reviewed study here: https://lnkd.in/e-z6rU4Z 👉 Want a quick, accessible summary? Read our plain-language overview: https://lnkd.in/ew8Xva9e 👉 Or rea...

Plastics have long played a key role in enabling the design and production of numerous #medicaldevices . But intensive work continues in design studios and materials labs around the world to advance the technology used to save and extend lives. Here is a sampling of some of that work. Introducing the world's first bio-pipette #ElmplasticGmbH , a German manufacturer of dosing aids and primary pharmaceutical packaging, has launched the first commercially available pipette made from bioplastic. The Dudeldorf-based company said it worked with materials maker #BiovoxGmbH and the German subsidiary of international plastics distributor #UltrapolymersGroup . The product, dubbed #BioPipette , uses Biovox's MedEco bioplastic. These polymers consist either entirely of #polylacticacid (PLA) or 95 percent #biobasedpolyethylene (PE). They are approved for use in the medical sector, and the resins are compliant with ISO 10993. Compared to existing pipettes made of polyethylene or polypropy...

Univar Solutions Inc. a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, announced today it is expanding its longtime distribution partnership with Dow into Germany. With the addition of a wide variety of #DOWSIL™SiliconeAdditives and DOWSIL™ Silicone Resins, Univar Solutions continues to strengthen its coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers (CASE) and industrial products portfolio in the region for paint and coatings applications. "We are thrilled to build upon our global relationship with #Dow and expand our silicones portfolio. Dow has been an innovative leader in the high-performance silicone space for decades. As longstanding distribution partners, we know that together we can help deliver business and technical success for customers across the globe," said Chris Fitzgerald, global vice president of Coatings, #Adhesives , #Sealants , Elastomers and Rubber and Plastic Additives for Univar Solutions. "Our silicones customers in G...

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐍𝐄𝐖 🚨 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 InfluenceMap’s latest research reveals how companies such as BASF and Bayer are lobbying extensively and negatively on US & EU biodiversity-related policies. The analysis which covers European chemicals companies involved with the Nature Action 100 and/or PRI Spring investor initiatives shows that all five assessed companies are members of large sector-specific industry associations that are actively opposing biodiversity policies, such as the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic). Industry efforts appear to have been successful, repeating narratives raising economic and competitiveness concerns to push back on stronger chemical regulations. InfluenceMap finds that the industry has targeted: - The Registration, Evaluati...

  𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 🔍 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 ▶️ In injection molding, the parting line is more than just a separation between two steel blocks, it’s where precision, durability, and product quality come together. At Star Moldes we approach every project with long-term performance in mind. 💡 Here’s how we help our customers avoid future headaches: ✅ Strategic design from day one: The parting line is defined early to ensure optimal sealing, proper draft, and efficient ejection. ✅ Simplified geometry: Clean, robust solutions reduce wear and improve mold longevity. ✅ High-precision machining: Tight tolerances and perfect alignment prevent mismatch and flashing. ✅ Optimized venting: Controlled airflow without compromising sealing integrity. ✅ Durability-focused engineering: Proper steel selection and surface treatments extend mold life. 🔎 The result? 🔹 Better part aesthetics 🔹 Stabl...

Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced that its catalysts had enabled significantly higher emission reductions in 2025 compared to the previous year. Avoided greenhouse gas emissions amounted to 45 million tons of CO2e, 5 million tons higher than in 2024. The emission reductions[1] were made possible by the company's innovative technologies, such as reforming catalysts for producing direct reduced iron (DRI) and nitrous oxide abatement catalysts for nitric acid plants, as well as syngas catalysts for producing green methanol either through electrolytic hydrogen from renewable electricity or from bio-feedstocks . Additionally, Clariant's catalysts for refinery off-gas purification contributed to these avoided #emissions, helping refineries and crude-to-chemical complexes reduce their environmental footprint. The #DRIprocess , as one example, has only half of the #CO2 intensity compared to conventional steel production. Jens Cuntze, Presi...