Chemicals

When cracks form, microbeads embedded in the material break open and cause a chemical reaction that highlights the damaged area - image courtesy of Nancy Sottos.

New polymer coating changes color for early warning of damage

Yorkshire manufacturer makes noise with record contract win

Airedale Chemical Holdings Group acquires Rigest

Purchase of new firm gives chemical group food for thought

A wall painted with Comex paint - image courtesy of Comex via Twitter

PPG Comex opens 4,000th paint and coatings retail location

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Biopelícula, crean fórmula innovadora que permite proteger a los aguacates de los hongos

EV bus charging in Xiaoying Charging Complex - image courtesy of Microvast

Beijing ultra-fast EV charging stations fully charge commercial vehicles in 10 mins

Creating innovation around the globe - image courtesy of DFC

Turnbull hopes to usher in the ideas boom with $1.1bn innovation plan

A car fitted with Takata airbags, subject to a huge product recall. Image courtesy of Takata Corp.

Takata allegedly ignored US employees concerns over faulty airbag inflators

New study proves pesticides impair bumblebees at the colony level

Some of the missing chemical shipment was found in the US-Mexico border town of Nogales. Image courtesy of Flickr - Ryan Bavetta.

Loss of meth precursors proves costly for Taminco

Airedale Chemical - phosphates clean up in detergent manufacturing

Phosphates clean up in detergent manufacturing