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Material Solutions for Medical Wearables

Films allow sensitive electronics to be directly embedded more efficiently.

May 2, 2016

The global healthcare industry is experiencing an increase in wearable technology development, which can help improve the health of patients and lower health care costs. Wearable patches, despite still being in the early stages, hold enormous potential for the future.

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Spider Silk Brings Adhesive Opportunities

Spider silk has the potential for industrial use in applications including ligament and tendon repair, advanced coatings, and bioadhesives.

May 2, 2016

Utah State University recently received a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract with Salt Lake City-based Technology Holding LLC from the U.S. Army to continue research and development of spider silk manufacturing.

Green Biologics Signs Acme-Hardesty as Distributor

Green Biologics Inc. recently announced a distribution agreement with Acme-Hardesty for n-butanol and acetone.

April 28, 2016

Acme-Hardesty reportedly will focus its efforts on marketing renewable n-butanol and acetone.

MHG Appoints Croskrey CEO

Stephen Croskrey will take over all duties of the role effective immediately.

April 25, 2016

One of Croskrey’s first undertakings is reportedly to expand the PHA pilot biorefinery.

Ohio EPA Recognizes Maroon Group

Maroon has been recognized by the Ohio EPA for its commitment to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

April 21, 2016

Maroon Group reportedly met the criteria for the Achievement Level of the agency’s Encouraging Environmental Excellence Program.

Dow Research Receives American Coatings Award

Dow received the American Coatings Award for sharing the most outstanding technical presentation.

April 19, 2016

The winning technical paper detailed environmentally friendly alkyd-based coatings that resist corrosion, adhere well, and remain glossy.

ASC Drafts Sealants Product Category Rule

The Adhesive and Sealant Council recently announced that it has created the first draft of a Product Category Rule for North America.

April 19, 2016

The PCR sets the rules that industry should follow when conducting a Life Cycle Assessment.

Nexeo Solutions Appointed Green Biologics Distributor

Nexeo Solutions will become the company’s national distributor of renewable n-butanol and acetone.

April 18, 2016

Nexeo will distribute renewable n-butanol and acetone to key markets including CASE, HI&I, PCI and energy chemicals.

Emery Oleochemicals Opens Technical Center

Emery Oleochemicals recently completed its new, 7,500-sq-ft Technical Development Center.

April 7, 2016

The center will also serve as the center for Emery Oleochemicals’ Eco-Friendly Polyols business for bio-based materials.

Editor's Memo

Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook Issue

April 1, 2016

We’re all about materials in this issue with our annual Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook, which includes definition/use information for key products, as well as supplier details.