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Natural rubber from dandelions

Posted on: Dandelions are modest plants that are an excellent alternative source for a raw material of high demand: natural rubber, the fundamental ingredient in rubber products.

ICAP SIRA Chemicals and Polymers SpA releases updated version of its pressure sensitive adhesives catalogue

Posted on: ICAP SIRA Chemicals and Polymers SpA recently released an updated version of the pressure sensitive adhesives catalogue. In particular, the product portfolio has been updated with new water-based formulations APEO-free and compliant to food and skin contact.

MACtac unveils new logo

Posted on: Mactac has just unveiled a new logo that better reflects its values in a constantly changing world.

Novamelt to transfer to Henkel

Posted on: In order to guarantee a secure and sustainable succession process, the owners of Novamelt decided to sell to the company Henkel.

Ghezzi & Annoni moves coating machines into larger plant

Posted on: According to the success of its models of coating and saturating machines, Ghezzi & Annoni is moving this division into a bigger plant

Neenah Gessner & FSC

Posted on: Neenah Gessner can also produce FSC certified media customized to individual customer requirements

Transparent tape and metal nanoparticles: a revolutionary plaster?

Posted on: So adhesive bandages help stop bacteria from entering our body through the damaged skin.

Flexible nanosensors for wearable devices

Posted on: A new method developed will enable the fabrication of optical nanosensors capable of sticking on uneven surfaces and biological surfaces like human skin

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