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New production process for metal-on-polymer current collectors
Fraunhofer FEP has developed a new roll-to-roll production process for manufacturing metal-on-polymer current collectors. This technology enables the precise application of copper and aluminum layers onto polymer films to produce current collectors with electrical conductivity and thickness comparable to conventional metal foil-based current collectors. These results provide industry with a valuable basis for optimizing lithium-ion batteries.
1 July 2025Read more
ALTANA Special Prize in Chemistry Awarded to Student Duo from Heilbronn – Honored at the JUGEND GRÜNDET National Finals 2025
Two students from the Freie Josef-Schwarz-Schule in Heilbronn have been awarded the prestigious ALTANA Special Prize in Chemistry during JUGEND GRÜNDET finals. The team impressed the jury with their innovative business idea for edible algae-based cups, designed to reduce plastic waste at sporting events. The official award ceremony took place yesterday during the national finals. in Stuttgart.
1 July 2025Read more
RadTech Europe announces programme for 2025 Conference in Warsaw
RadTech Europe (RTE), the European association for UV/EB curing technologies, proudly announces the publication of the preliminary programme for the RadTech Europe Conference & Exhibition 2025, taking place 27 - 29 October 2025 in Warsaw, Poland.
27 June 2025Read more
Inauguration of new specialty chemicals laboratory in Shanghai
Perstorp and BRB, wholly-owned subsidiaries of PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad, inaugurated a new innovation hub in Shanghai, China. This advanced laboratory opened on April 17th and will support growth in the region by increasing technical support for customers with a specific focus on the Asian market.
28 April 2025Read more
Registration now open for RTE Conference & Exhibition 2025
Connected by Design – Ideas, Innovation, Sustainability. Highlighting the role of design in innovation and the journey from concept to realization.
3 April 2025Read more
RadTech Europe UV LED Webinar Series 2024 – A Resounding Success!
The 2024 RadTech Europe (RTE) UV LED Webinar Series proved to be an outstanding success, attracting 90 companies from various sectors, including coatings, inkjet printing, adhesives, electronics, and more. The high level of participation reaffirms the growing interest and importance of UV LED technology across industries.
6 March 2025Read more
Perstorp establishes Amsterdam site in key step to enter the growing synthetic ester business
Global specialty chemicals innovator Perstorp, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG), will serve growing specialty fluids markets from new site in Amsterdam.
9 January 2025Read more
Climate strategy: ALTANA on the way to “net zero emissions” along the entire value chain
• Goal: virtually greenhouse gas-free worldwide in all three scopes by 2050 • Already by 2040, a reduction of emissions within ALTANA’s direct influence (Scope 1 and 2) by 90 percent • Science-based approach: ALTANA’s climate targets have been confirmed by the renowned Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) • Progress so far: Between 2014 and 2023, ALTANA already reduced greenhouse gas emissions in Scope 1 and 2 by 70 percent
9 January 2025Read more