Wearable healthcare devices, such as glucose monitors and heart monitors, are popular due to their ability to gather real-time data that supports users’ health and safety. Despite their benefits, these devices must often be worn on the arms or chest for a long period of time. They can irritate the skin, cause allergic reactions, and […]
As industries around the world face growing demands for sustainability, efficiency, and innovation, WACKER SILICONES is strategically positioning its sealants business to meet these evolving needs. In this interview with ASI, Dr. Thomas Koini, president of WACKER’s silicones division, outlines how the company is driving growth through a balanced product portfolio, customer-centric innovation, and a […]
Every surface in our bodies not covered in skin is lined with a protective layer of mucus — a slimy network of proteins that acts as a physical barrier against bacteria and other infectious agents. In new recently published work, engineers from MIT and Freie Universität Berlin combined sticky, mussel-inspired polymers with mucus-derived proteins, or […]
LG Chem recently announced that it will collaborate with HL Mando, a leading Korean automotive parts maker, to co-develop adhesives for automotive electronic components. This move aims to expand LG Chem’s presence in the automotive adhesive market. HL Mando, a pioneering global software defined vehicle (SDV) company within the HL Group, develops core components for […]
Cloverdale Paint has announced a partnership with Celanese Corp., a global specialty materials and chemical company, that will leverage its carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technology to provide Cloverdale Paint with new-to-market, sustainable paint solutions. Celanese has commercialized an approach for converting waste emissions into renewable feedstocks through CCU. The technology takes industrial CO2 emissions […]
Silvis Materials, a pioneer in sustainable material innovation, has entered into a collaborative research agreement with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to develop and commercialize formaldehyde-free, bio-based adhesives for the building materials industry. This groundbreaking partnership aims to tackle the urgent need for healthier, more sustainable building solutions. Silvis Materials reports that the $73 billion […]
Polymers derived from alpha-lipoic acid (αLA), a small molecule that aids in cell metabolism, have the potential to provide versatile and environmentally friendly adhesives, but their instability has long been a barrier to their use in practical settings. Now, engineers at UC Berkeley have discovered a new chemical strategy that overcomes this impediment, opening the […]
Dow and Guangdong Delian Group Co. Ltd. (Delian Group) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the 7th China International Import Expo. The two companies will collaborate to expand the application of post-consumer recycled (PCR) resins in the automotive market, supporting the industry’s shift toward circularity. Delian Group has successfully incorporated Dow’s REVOLOOP™ Recycled Plastics […]
Henkel, Covestro, and Quad Industries announced a partnership in the field of printed electronics. By joining forces and combining their different areas of expertise, the companies aim to accelerate customer developments for advanced medical wearables and to further drive the adoption of innovative printed electronics solutions, especially for stretchable materials in healthcare applications. Henkel is […]
Packsize®, a market leader in sustainable, right-sized, on-demand packaging, announced a new partnership with Henkel Adhesive Technologies to enhance the company’s sustainable product offerings, providing innovative solutions that help businesses reduce their environmental impact. This partnership exemplifies Packsize’s prioritization of strategic partnerships in its go-to-market strategy. Every year, 300 billion boxes are sealed using 500,000 […]
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