Tag: sustainable chemistry
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POMbranes: Nature-Inspired Membranes for Water Recycling
Reimagining filtration: the promise of POMbranes Advances in water treatment are increasingly drawing inspiration from nature. A new class of highly precise filtration membranes, termed POMbranes, could redefine how the textile and pharmaceutical sectors manage water. Published research in the Journal of the American Chemical Society outlines membranes engineered to balance razor-sharp selectivity with surprisingly…
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BASF Launches CFRP Dispersants Line in Nanjing to Boost Color Performance and Supply Resilience
BASF expands CFRP dispersant capabilities in Nanjing BASF has unveiled a new high-performance dispersant production line in Nanjing, China, aimed at delivering advanced Controlled Free Radical Polymerization (CFRP) dispersants to customers across the coatings and inks sectors. This milestone marks a significant step in BASF’s strategy to localize state-of-the-art technology, strengthening supply reliability while supporting…
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Scientists Harness Plants’ Plasticity to Make Key Industrial Chemical
Scientists Turn to Trees to Grow Industrial Chemicals In a pioneering effort, researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory, part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s national lab network, have demonstrated that plants can be engineered to produce a valuable industrial chemical. The study, conducted in controlled environments, focuses on poplar trees known for their rapid growth…