Jun 29, 2017 | Article
By SpecialChem
High-performance pigments (HPPs) have become increasingly important in recent years. The segment exhibits a high growth rate as compared to more classical types of pigments. The high-performance...
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Jun 23, 2017 | Article
By Steven Abbott
In my previous articles, I explained you the positive effect nanoparticles have, when used with controlled aspect ratio plus the possible challenges you likely face while formulating with them. In...
Jun 22, 2017 | Article
Read our interview with Brian Glasbrenner, Commercial Manager, and Dr. Bill Coggio, Application & Technology Development Manager, from NatureWorks about their new Performance Chemicals division &...
Jun 16, 2017 | Article
By Jochum Beetsma
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is the most suited white pigment, to give a coating - whiteness and hiding power. This is because, it does not absorb visible light and it has a high refractive index...
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Jun 14, 2017 | Article
Certainly the nano approach can let the products achieve performance unmatched by non-nano means. Where in the previous article, I described all the challenges that you likely face while...
Jun 12, 2017 | Article
By Dr. Alexander Madl
Emulsion polymerization has the first industrial application in early 20th century and now it has developed to be one of the most versatile polymerization techniques in polymers industry. And...
Jun 6, 2017 | Article
You really need to think carefully before taking a nano-formulation route. My utmost goal in this series is to provide you assistance while dealing with nanoparticles in coating formulations In...
May 25, 2017 | Article
By Sreeparna Das
Despite various clearances and proofs of its safety, BPA continues to be in the headlines for the wrong reasons! The industry is divided and both sides have valid points to support their arguments...
May 11, 2017 | Article
By Terence Kenneth
Smart inks and coatings are another layer of sophistication in the evolving field of ink and coatings development. A useful methodology for creating such inks is to think how an existing product...