Tech Notes

Renewcell, Eastman Agree to Develop Textile-to-Textile Recycled Yarns
The Swedish textile-to-textile recycling pioneer Renewcell has signed a Letter of Intent with Eastman, a leading U.S. cellulosic acetate fiber producer, for a collaboration to develop Naia™ Renew ES yarns …


New member to Carbon material family
Synthetic carbon allotropes are known for their outstanding properties and potential applications. Scientists have devoted decades to synthesizing new types of carbon materials. However, a two-dimensional fullerene, which possesses unique …


New Polymer Mesophase structure discovered
In a paper published in Nature Communications, researchers describe a new structure found in an aqueous solution of an amphiphilic copolymer, called a bilayer-folded lamellar mesophase, that has been discovered …


DOMO Chemicals launches NYLEO®, the new brand for its innovative Performance Fibers product line
NYLEO® is the new brand for DOMO’s Performance Fibers product line, bringing together a compelling combination of well-established performance fibers and groundbreaking new solutions. Based on nylon 66, NYLEO® is …


Verdant Innovations enters the market with new line of green specialty chemicals
In response to wide ranging changes in the specialty chemical innovation space and the requirements for green and sustainable consumer products, Verdant Innovations introduced their first line of specialty green …