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Wacker Chemie AG, Germany

WACKER is a globally operating chemical company headquartered in Munich, Germany. Its portfolio focuses on silicone chemistry, polymer chemistry, fine chemicals and biotech products, polysilicon, wafers and hyperpure silicon monocrystals. In line with these core areas of expertise, WACKER has specia more

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  • New starchy bioplastic could make soggy paper straws a thing of the past

    In the fight against pollution, several regions in the U.S. have banned the use of plastic straws. Alternative materials exist, but most options are either too expensive to scale up, go limp in drinks or taste bad. But now, a team reporting in ACS Omega has developed a new type of bioplastic film fr more

  • Degradation of Plastic Waste using newly Developed Biocatalysts

    The plastic materials polyurethane and polyvinyl alcohol can now be degraded under mild conditions with the help of enzymes as biocatalysts. Scientists from the University of Greifswald have developed corresponding methods together with the German company Covestro and teams from Leipzig and Dublin, more

  • Weak hydrogen bonds key to strong, tough infrastructure

    The right mix of hydrogen bonds in polymer and cement composites is critical to making strong, tough and ductile infrastructure material, according to Rice University scientists who want to mimic the mechanics of mother-of-pearl and similar natural composites with synthetic materials. Seashells made more

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Polyvinyl alcohol

Polyvinyl alcohol Polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH, PVA, or PVAL) is a water -soluble synthetic polymer . Properties Polyvinyl alcohol has excellent film forming, emulsifying , and adhesive properties. It is also resistant to oil, grease and solvent ... more

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