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Hydrophobic Coatings and Pigments: From Water Beading to Durable Protection
Hydrophobic coatings if formulated correctly can provide a plethora of advantages which may include self-cleaning, … Continued
EPA considers rule changes encouraging advanced recycling
Written July 2026 The U.S. EPA is considering changing how plastics recycling plants that use … Continued
Formulating Cleaners with Antibacterial Coatings: Benefits, Challenges, and Commercial Opportunities
As hygiene expectations continue to rise across household, institutional, healthcare, and food processing markets, formulators … Continued
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The rapid global transition from internal combustion engines (ICEs) to battery electric vehicles (EVs) has completely upended automotive design frameworks. For over a century, automotive lubricants were formulated to solve a specific, high-temperature combustion problem: handling soot, preventing oxidative breakdown … Continued
Heart and lung diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, responsible for more than 20 million deaths each year, many of which are preventable, according to the World Health Organization. These statistics highlight the need for accessible, preventative healthcare … Continued
When I began researching this article, I had no idea that coil coating was invented nearly a hundred years ago. In 1930s Riverside California, Joseph Hunter invented a new system for coating the long thin strips of metal used to … Continued
“Closing the loop on automotive plastics is no longer a question of ambition; it is a question of execution.” So says Charlie Tan, chief executive officer of the Global Impact Coalition. GIC, a CEO-led platform based in Switzerland, just completed … Continued
The “gut health” revolution has moved far beyond the dairy aisle. As consumers seek functional benefits in everyday snacks, bakers and food scientists are increasingly tasked with incorporating probiotics and prebiotics into everything from artisan breads to shelf-stable cookies. However, … Continued
