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Innovative UV broadband spectrometer revolutionizes air pollutant analysis
An der TU Graz entwickelte laserbasierte Technologie ermöglicht kontinuierliche Echtzeitanalyse von Luftschadstoffen sowie deren Interaktion mit anderen Gasen und Sonnenlicht. Sonnenlicht hat einen großen Einfluss auf chemische Prozesse, vor allem seine energiereiche UV-Strahlung wird von allen Materialien stark absorbiert und…
Evonik relies on green electricity to produce specialty acrylates
By using electricity from renewable energies in the production of Degacryl special acrylates in Darmstadt, Evonik's Coating & Adhesive Resins business area has been saving around 1400 tons of CO2 per year since the beginning of this year. As part of its sustainability strategy, Evonik…
KCC Corporation fully acquires Momentive Performance Materials Group
Momentive is expected to be fully acquired by KCC. KCC is the majority shareholder in the company, resulting in the exit of minority shareholder SJL. Momentive is a high-performance silicone and specialty solutions company. The prospective purchase is still subject to customary closing conditions. "We are excited…
Kansai Helios buys Weilburger
Kansai Helios is taking over the entire industrial coatings business from Grebe Holding in Weilburg, Germany, which the holding company runs under the name Weilburger Coating. Weilburger is a well-known manufacturer of industrial coatings, particularly in the areas of non-stick, high-temperature, railway and other industrial specialty coatings. The…
Hesse Lignal ends nitro lacquer production
As part of its sustainability strategy, Hesse Lignal has removed all nitrocellulose lacquers and solvent-based acid-curing lacquers from the Hammer surface specialist's range. The managing director of Hesse Lignal, Jens Hesse, explains: “With the exit from the nitro paint market, we have achieved an interim goal in our sustainability strategy…
