Innovative materials

PPG Launched the World’s First Commercial Retroreflective Powder Coating

PPG ENVIROCRON LUM enhances visibility and roadway safety in limited-light conditions.

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PPG Provided a Retroreflective Coating for the New Lyft E-Bikes

The retroreflective powder coating PPG ENVIROCRON LUM will help Lyft to make its e-bikes safer.

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Belzona Launched the Solvent-Free Containment Grade Coating Belzona 5815

The new coating with enhanced flexibility developed by Belzona allows to protect secondary containment areas.

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OCSiAl Receives Greenlight for Graphene Nanotube Facility Project in Luxembourg

Luxembourg authorities have approved OCSiAl’s $300 million project for a new graphene nanotube production facility.

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Researchers Developed a Lava-Like Fire Retardant Coating

A team from the University of Southern Queensland, led by Professor Pingan Song, has developed a lava-like non-toxic, fire extinguishing coating.

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Covestro and Genomatica Developed a Bio-Based Version of the Chemical Raw Material HMDA

The new material developed by Covestro and Genomatica will allow to produce more sustainable coatings and adhesives.

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Arkema and the French Académie des sciences Present a Prize for Innovation in Chemistry for Sustainable Materials

The Arkema - Académie des sciences Prize for Innovation in Chemistry of Sustainable Materials will reward a scientist of international standing in the field of materials whose work contributes to the development of innovative materials at the service of environmental protection and sustainability. 

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Researchers Developed a Nanoscale Window Coating That Reduces Energy Costs

The nanoscale technology could elevate the thermal performance of single-pane windows to that of double-pane.

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Researchers Developed a Spray-on Coating That Could Make Solar Panels Snow-Resistant

The University of Michigan has demonstrated a clear coating that reduces snow and ice accumulation on solar panels.

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AGM Received UK Patent for Its Water-Based Dispersions

AGM has received the UK Patent No. GB2585648 for Graphene Nanoplatelets in water-based anti-corrosion protective coatings.

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Belzona Launches Belzona 7311, a New High Performance Structural Epoxy Adhesive

Belzona expands its Polymeric Portfolio with a new high performance structural epoxy adhesive: Belzona 7311.

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HMG Improves Its Acrythane 4G Topcoat

The topcoat Acrythane 4G developed by HMG is now faster to apply.

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Evonik Launches Three Universally Applicable Matting Agents

The three new matting agents based on precipitated silica will expand Evonik’s ACEMATT product line.

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OCSiAl Launched Graphene Nanotubes for Conductive Heating Paints

The new graphene nanotubes developed by OCSiAl allow to replace standard carbon additives and increase productivity and performance.

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BASF to Collaborate with Sport Group for the Distribution and Installation of the Flooring System with Infinergy®

BASF and Sport Group have started a collaboration for the distribution and installation of the new sustainable sports and outdoor flooring system with Infinergy®.

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