科莱恩和安徽国祯及康泰斯宣布了sunliquid® 纤维素乙醇技术在中国的许可协议

前排左至右: 康泰斯公司董事长兼首席执行官马贤银、国祯集团董事长李永华、科莱恩集团生物燃料及衍生品全球总监马库斯·拉巴赫博士(Markus Rarbach)。 后排左至右: 阜阳市副市长刘玉建、阜阳市市长孙正东、国祯集团创始人兼董事局主席李炜、阜阳经济开发区管委会副主任屈秀杰。
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专注、创新的特种化学公司科莱恩,与中国绿色能源公司安徽国祯集团、跨国工程公司康泰斯化学工程公司,昨天签署了sunliquid 纤维素乙醇技术许可协议。

MetroSnap Concept Car With Acoustic & Thermal Insulation Know-how by FoamPartner

Customized foam solutions in Rinspeed’s new MetroSnap concept car illustrate the comprehensive know-how of FoamPartner in lightweighting acoustic and thermal materials for next-generation EVs. 
(Photo: Rinspeed AG)As in previous years, Swiss mobility think tank Rinspeed has teamed up with specialists from FoamPartner to maximize the electric vehicle (EV) driving experience provided by its latest MetroSnap modular concept car.

Devan underlines its sustainability track record with 2 additional bio-based product launches

Devan ChemicalsDevan Chemicals, the Belgium-based developer of finishing technologies for textiles, plans to launch two bio-based solutions at the upcoming Heimtextil trade show in Frankfurt, Germany. The company already launched a bio-based flame retardant in May 2019.

Visit INEOS Styrolution at Pharmapack in Paris, France

INEOS StyrolutionINEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, announces to exhibit at the Pharmapack 2020 Show in Paris, France. The event, branded as “Pharma’s dedicated packaging & drug delivery event”, is the perfect platform for INEOS Styrolution to present solutions at the intersection of two if its focus industries, packaging and healthcare. Visitors are invited to booth K78 at the Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles – Hall 7.2.

SGP and REI Co-op will host Sustainability Lunch and Learn: An SGP Community Event

SGPThe Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certification, announced today its newest forum: Sustainability Lunch and Learn: An SGP Community Event. The event will take place on January 15, 2020 at REI's Flagship Store in Seattle, Washington.

SONGWON expands functional monomer range

SONGWON expands functional monomer range.
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As announced at the European Coatings Show (ECS) this year, SONGWON is further developing and expanding its range of bisphenol (BP) monomers and dicyclopentadiene (DCPD) phenol resins. High-purity BP-Z crystalline bisphenol and tetramethyl (modified) bisphenol (TMBP) are now being produced on an industrial scale, while the dicyclopentadiene epoxy resin modifier range ERM-6100, introduced at the ECS, is already well established in the market and being used, for example, in specialty resins in Asia.

Clariant has agreed to sell its Masterbatches business for approx. USD 1.6 billion

ClariantClariant, a focused and innovative specialty chemical company, has agreed to sell its entire Masterbatches business to PolyOne. The transaction values the Masterbatches business at USD 1,560 million, representing c. 12.2 times the last twelve months reported EBITDA (ending September 2019) on a cash and debt free basis. This amount is payable at closing, which is expected by Q3 2020.

DOMO Film Solutions to source 100% renewable energy for nylon film production

DOMO Film Solutions to source 100% renewable energy for nylon film production. (Photo: iStock)DOMO Film Solutions has announced that it will start sourcing 100% renewable energy for the production of its nylon film from January 2020. The move reflects DOMO’s continuous commitment to providing low-carbon nylon film.