In the world of surfactants, alcohol ethoxylates (AEs) are gaining traction as industries push towards greener, safer products, while nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs) and their alkylphenol counterparts face regulatory pressure due to environmental concerns. The shift is fueled by heightened awareness of the environmental impacts of NPEs and the need for sustainable alternatives. Alcohol Ethoxylates: A […]

Carbon atoms form various allotropes with distinct physical properties, including graphite, diamond, fullerenes, nanotubes, and graphene. The latter three are primarily synthetic. Each allotrope’s origin, structure, and production method influence its effectiveness as an additive, with graphene and nanotubes offering the most advantageous properties.

In the surfactant space, alcohol ethoxylates (AEs) are increasingly dominant as industries push towards greener and safer products, while nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs) and alkylphenol derivatives face regulatory pressure due to environmental concerns. This shift is driven by growing awareness of the environmental impact of NPEs and the need to find sustainable alternatives. Alcohol Ethoxylate: The […]

A facility to produce 3,000 MT of single wall carbon nanotube water-based dispersion annually has been completed in Serbia.

Evonik already has effective solutions for anti-fouling coatings in its portfolio. The Group’s researchers are now working on new raw materials for coatings for effective protection of ship hulls against bio-fouling that use fewer biocides, or even dispense with these altogether.

A defoamer is an additive that eliminates foam when making, applying, or storing paint and coatings. Foam is a difficult problem for formulators that can cause unsightly defects and expensive manufacturing processes. Defects can impact surface appearance, gloss, and adhesion. Entrained air can contribute to foam formation that negatively impacts efficiency in applications like industrial operations.

Powder coatings have a tendency to agglomerate at a certain temperature, which is mainly due to the softening of the resin, leveling agent, and other materials that make up the powder coatings when exposed to heat. Powder coatings are all thermosetting powder coatings, that is, the resin as the main film-forming material is an organic polymer with a low molecular weight. These resins have a physical property. At a lower temperature, it appears as a hard and brittle glass state. When the temperature rises to a certain level, the resin begins to transform into a state with certain elasticity and adhesion, which is lower than this. Temperature, the resin returns to the non-adhesive glass state, and the temperature at which the glass state and viscoelastic state of the resin change is called the glass transition temperature of the resin.

Trên toàn cầu, ngày càng có nhiều nỗ lực thúc đẩy một môi trường xanh hơn và không ô nhiễm. Rõ ràng rằng chỉ những sáng kiến thân thiện với môi trường trong mọi ngành công nghiệp mới có thể tạo ra một thế giới khỏe mạnh hơn cho các thế hệ tương lai.

Globally, there is a growing push for a greener, pollution-free environment. It has become clear that only eco-friendly initiatives across all industries can create a healthier world for future generations.