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The Rise of Biodegradable Plastics: What It Means for Injection Molders
Sustainable materials are reshaping the plastics industry, and biodegradable polymers are becoming more widely used … Continued
High Pigment Volume Concentrates, More Color in Every Drop
Pigment concentrates play a valuable role in coatings formulations for all applications. From Point-of-Sale colorants … Continued
Multifunctional Additives Under Regulatory Pressure
Lubricant and metalworking fluid formulators are entering a period in which additive choice is no … Continued
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS ARCHIVE
Like ripples in a pond that continue to expand long after a stone is thrown, the effects of the pandemic are still being felt across the personal care industry. As we explore the top trends in the personal care ingredients … Continued
This article is the second in a series concerning rheology of paint and paint processes. The term rheology was first described by Professor Bingham and accepted by The American Society of Rheology when it was founded in 1929 and defined … Continued
In the article “Polymers in Electric Vehicles” (March 2024), the importance of resource conservation was emphasized. Plastics have inherent properties which make them ideal for modern transport systems; they are light, corrosion-free and easily moulded into complex shapes without the … Continued
Fermentation — a biochemical process driven by microorganisms — holds significant importance in the food, beverage, and nutritional industries. It’s a method through which natural compounds like sugars are converted into various products, such as alcohol or acids, by microorganisms … Continued
Surfactants are the unsung heroes of the cleaning world. These versatile compounds play a pivotal role in household and industrial cleaners, enabling them to efficiently remove dirt, grease, and grime from various surfaces. Understanding how to formulate with surfactants is … Continued
