What are Polymer Additives and Its Types
The evolution of polymer additives has been significant in recent years. But first, what are polymers? They are long chains of molecules that make up plastics. On their own, polymers have limits, so this is where additives help. Additives improve the look, strength, and performance of plastics, making them more useful for different purposes. Polymer […]
Nanoparticles in Specialty Chemicals
Nanoparticles in Specialty Chemicals: Advantages, Mechanisms, and Future Prospects Nanomaterials exhibit physicochemical properties different from their bulk counterparts. However, their performance within real-world formulations is not solely governed by their intrinsic properties. Instead, it is shaped by factors such as dispersion behaviour, surface chemistry, compatibility with surrounding matrices, and processing conditions. Formulators may notice that […]
Nanotechnology in Specialty Chemicals
Speciality chemicals, or performance chemicals, are meticulously formulated molecules intended to execute specialised functions in industrial and consumer products. In contrast to bulk chemicals that serve basic industrial needs, specialty chemicals are designed to deliver specific, high-performance outcomes in smaller, more targeted applications. They are utilised in diverse industries including polymers, paints & coatings, pharma, […]
Biopolymers in Specialty Chemicals?
Biopolymers are naturally occurring polymers derived from renewable biological sources such as plants, animals and microorganisms. Unlike conventional synthetic polymers made from petrochemicals, biopolymers are biodegradable, environmentally friendly and increasingly used in sustainable material design. On the other hand, specialty chemicals are performance-driven, high-value compounds formulated for specific applications across industries like coatings, adhesives, cosmetics, […]
Multilayer Packaging in Polymers
Image: Source As industries seek innovation and efficient packaging solutions, multilayer polymer packaging is leading the way. With almost 17% of the worldwide flexible film production, multilayer packaging combines advanced material science and manufacturing processes to deliver superior barrier properties, durability and versatility. Technologies such as co-extrusion, lamination and precision film processing have elevated its […]
How does Silver hydrogen peroxide work as adisinfectant?
How Does Silver Hydrogen Peroxide Work As A Disinfectant Hospitals, farms, and food plants face relentless threats from bacteria, fungi, and viruses. By 2050, antimicrobial resistance could claim 10 million lives each year, making it deadlier than cancer. Moreover, many facilities still rely on chlorine or phenolics, which clear germs but leave toxic residue behind. […]
Why is Calcium-Magnesium dosing important?
How does Ca-Mg Dosers work? Why does it matter? Water treatment doesn’t end with just softening or purification. In fact, after dealing with reverse osmosis (RO) systems or softened water, there’s usually a final step that doesn’t get as much attention: remineralisation. Remineralisation refers to the process of adding essential minerals back into purified water […]
Vitamin Dosing in Drinking Water
Introduction Supplementing drinking water with vitamins, also referred to as dosing of water with vitamins, is becoming a trend to enhance nutrition and public health. By enriching water with necessary vitamins such as Vitamin B-complex, Vitamin C, or Vitamin D, this method provides an easy means to counteract dietary insufficiencies, promote well-being, or increase hydration […]
Air Quality in India
India’s Air Quality Crisis: It’s More Than Just Pollution India has one of the fastest-growing economies worldwide, but air pollution is one of the major challenges associated with this growth and development. Of the world’s top 30 cities with the worst air pollution, 21 are in India. Its capital, New Delhi, has the poorest air […]
RO Demand Across India: Busting Common Perceptions
RO Demand Across India: Busting Common Perceptions Access to safe drinking water (Fig. 1) is vital for public health. Safe water is free from harmful contaminants, pathogenic bacteria, agricultural inputs like pesticides, heavy metals and high TDS. In India, 70% of water sources are contaminated, affecting over 600 million people and causing 200,000 deaths annually. […]
