Huntsman Co. announced that construction began on its 30-ton plant for MIRALON carbon nanotube materials.

This will be the first commercial-scale production of bio-based 2-octyl acrylate, with high performance and ease of use in a broad range of applications.

Toyo-Morton estimates that CO₂ emissions related to inks and laminating adhesives in packaging can be reduced up to 70% by substituting solvent-based products with solvent-free ones.

Henkel Adhesive Technologies has developed an internal assessment methodology to create transparency on the sustainability performance of its product portfolio.

The new site will strengthen the production network for thermoplastic polyurethanes to meet rising demand, while utilizing advanced production technologies run entirely on renewable power.

The distribution agreement will bring UPM BioPura to market, accelerating the introduction of sustainable forest-sourced materials into the chemical sector.

Abstracts focused on the technical, market and applications, and sustainability tracks of pressure sensitive adhesives are in demand. 

Scientists report that they have designed catalyst-coated lampshades that transform indoor air pollutants into harmless compounds.

These formulations could be used to restore coral reefs and have applications in construction, biomedical, dental, food, and cosmetics.

The technology is designed to improve Orion’s yield in the production of carbon black using circular feedstocks and potentially reducing the carbon footprint of the process.