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Removing water and other chemicals from air is a challenge many industries face. BASF produce a range of high-quality, long-lasting desiccants including activated alumina, molecular sieves and silica gels.
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Reducing virgin and single-use plastic is a key concern of many manufacturers, including those making household cleaning products.
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Liquid forms of elements such as oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and helium are used to reach the extremely cold temperatures required for MRI and superconductor applications. To minimise heat transfer, insulation jackets which contain a material with a low thermal conductivity are put in place. Glass Bubbles can be a really good material for these insulation jackets.
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The hygroscopic nature of powders means they are prone to clumping which can cause handling issues. SIPERNAT® is a range of speciality precipitated silicas from Evonik that provide free-flow to powders in a number of environments.
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Foam in industrial applications such as coatings and detergents can impact the quality of the finished product and interfere with manufacturing; Therefore the market for making defoamers that remove this issue is large. This article discusses how defoamers work and what makes a good defoamer as well as how speciality silica can benefit a defoamer formulation.
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Fumed silica is a well-established rheology modifier in coatings, adhesives and sealants due to its thixotropic properties at low additions, however, it can be difficult to wet out and requires energy-intensive mixing to ensure proper dispersion. Evonik's new Easy-to-Disperse (E2D) range addresses these issues.
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