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Pea protein - learn about the forms and benefits of pea protein

Pea Protein: Benefits, Applications, and Market

By Gavin Van De Walle | July 6, 2022

Protein has a myriad of health benefits related to weight management, muscle gain, and healthy aging. A high protein diet also has beneficial effects for blood pressure and blood sugar management. As health-conscious consumers become more informed about these health … Continued

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Polymers in Renewable Energy Applications

By Andy Pye | June 29, 2022

Renewable energy is at the forefront of the energy policy of all major economies. The European Commission has proposed raising the renewable energy target to 40% by 2030, calling for further development of wind, water, and solar power.  In Europe, … Continued

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Hydrophobic/Super-Hydrophobic Coatings

By Ron Lewarchik | June 29, 2022

Formulating hydrophobic (HP) and superhydrophobic (SH) coatings has a myriad of challenges and considerations. There are multiple means to achieve a temporary SH surface that provides a high contact angle as well as a low roll off angle, however, the … Continued

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Retinoid Mimics, Derivatives, and Efficacy Boosters

By George Deckner | June 15, 2022

Retinoid mimics and derivatives are currently hot ingredients that claim equal or better skin benefits than Retinol without having undesirable skin effects. Retinol is the best current OTC skin repair ingredient and the gold standard for treating the signs of … Continued

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Personal Care

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ComfortBD™: Enrobe Skin in Mattified, Soothing Comfort

Presented by BASF Care Creations Recorded on June 16, 2022 CBD has had a place in skincare since the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, but during these early years on the market many beauty companies struggled to find a … Continued

Plastics

UPCOMING WEBINAR: The Science Behind Fire Safety

Presented by American Chemistry Council July 12, 2022, at 9 a.m. EDT Register Now > Striking the right balance between product safety and fire protection is an objective we share. Manufacturers are balancing the need to meet consumer demand for … Continued

Paints & Coatings

allnex's fast cure technology versatility to the max

allnex New Applications for Fast Cure Technology: Versatility to the Max

Presented by allnex Recorded on June 14, 2022 A few years ago, allnex took a next step in improving 2k isocyanate curing systems and introduced Fast Cure resins. The first applications mainly focused on Vehicle Refinish clear coats, giving paint … Continued

Household and Industrial Cleaners

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Move Beyond Clean: Hard Surface Care Kit

Presented by Dow Home Care Recorded on May 17, 2022 Whether it’s for kitchen counters, bathroom sinks, or any other hard surface in the home, consumers want cleaning products that perform well and give them the peace of mind that … Continued

Food, Beverage & Nutrition

The Challenges and Solutions to Formulating with Stevia

Recorded on August 13, 2020 Presented by Acme-Hardesty The demand for natural, high intensity sweeteners that facilitate calorie reduction of finished products continues to rise. With sugar reduction as a key priority across the globe, product launches with stevia have … Continued

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Hydrogen-powered vehicles: Is the third time the charm?

March 30, 2022 By Guest Author

By Dr. Yulia Sosa KEY CONCEPTS • Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and hydrogen internal combustion engines (H2- ICEs) are not new … [Read More...]

Household and Industrial Cleaners

BASF’s expanded line of Dehypound blends offer high performance for broad range soils.

April 4, 2022 By Paid Content

Are you looking for simple ways to reduce product development and production time? What about enhancing performance? Perhaps you’re focused on … [Read More...]

Paint & Coatings

If You Can’t Stand the Heat, Formulate Better Fire-Resistant Coatings

April 27, 2022 By Wally Kesler

Fire and heat can severely damage materials and structures. Specially formulated coatings can moderate fire damage in two ways, fire resistance and … [Read More...]

Plastics

SACO AEI Polymers Earns Two More ISO Certifications

June 8, 2022 By Paid Content

By Kathleen Racine, Marketing Specialist SACO AEI Polymers is proud to announce its recent ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 certifications, following … [Read More...]

Food, Beverage & Nutrition

Natural Antioxidants for Shelf Life

June 1, 2022 By Jill Frank

Originally published on September 16, 2014 by Jill Frank Updated June 1, 2022 by Jamie Marchetti When Benjamin Franklin said, “an ounce of … [Read More...]

Personal Care & Cosmetics

Elevate product performance with Eco-friendly Elastomer Gels and Powders

June 2, 2022 By Paid Content

By: Taewoo Kim, Atchara Thompson & Cassie Zhao Today's consumers desire healthy, glowing and youthful skin - they want products that offer more … [Read More...]

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Hydrogen-powered vehicles: Is the third time the charm?

By Dr. Yulia Sosa KEY CONCEPTS • Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and hydrogen internal combustion engines (H2- ICEs) are not new technologies, but it is the first time they are going into mass production with multiple units already … Continued

Bio-Based Feedstocks Driving Sustainable Materials Development

Plastics processors and brand owners are keen to reduce the carbon footprint of their products and have various tools at their disposal to attempt to do so. One increasingly popular approach involves finding ways to substitute bio-based materials for the … Continued

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New Material Solutions for Improving Lightweighting, Sustainability, Performance and Design Innovation of Consumer Electronics

Presented by DuPont Mobility & Materials Recorded on June 29, 2022 As technology advances, consumers are demanding ever-lighter, portable and stylish consumer electronic devices. To address consumers’ needs and industrial challenges, consumer electronics companies are seeking innovative solutions that can … Continued

Future Devices: How Design and Materials Help Meet Emerging Needs and Sustainability Goals

Presented by Covestro – Engineering Plastics Recorded on June 23, 2022 The growing need for device design with a lower carbon footprint and the reduction of Healthcare waste are emerging drivers that are prompting designers and engineers to reconsider materials … Continued

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