Knowledge Centre

In our Knowledge centre, you can find the articles that out Technical Sales Team have written about common topics from across our markets.

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When Temperature Talks: How Thermochromic Pigments Transform Materials

Thermochromic pigments, such as Chromazone®, enable formulators to create products with dynamic and heat-sensitive, colour changes. These smart materials have found their way into various applications, from functional safety indicators to eye-catching promotional products. For example, reversible thermochromic pigments are used in novelty mugs that reveal hidden designs when filled with hot beverages, packaging that signals when food or drink is at the optimal temperature for consumption, security labels for brand protection and anti-counterfeiting, and temperature-sensitive warning indicators on surfaces or medical devices.

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AEROSIL® fumed silica for thixotropy, anti-settling and reinforcement of thermosets

AEROSIL® from Evonik is widely used as a rheology modifier across our industry groups. This article goes into detail about how it works in thermosets and the benefits it can impart.

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How do we create thermally conductive polymers for electric vehicles?

Thermally conductive fillers such as SILATHERM® from Quarzwereke and Boron Nitride from 3M can increase the thermal conductivity of polymers.

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Anti-blocking Agents for Plastics

Plastic films sticking together is a problem called film blocking within the polymer industry. This affects end users struggling to separate bin bags as well as manufacturers with production issues. Anti-block agents are designed to resolve film blocking, but choosing the correct one with organic, inorganic, synthetic and natural options can be challenging. Here, we break down what they are, how they work and how to chose the right one.

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Recovered Carbon black as a more sustainable feedstock

Recovered Carbon Black utilised end-of-life tyres to replace the need for virgin carbon black.

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Additives for Recycled Thermoplastics

Thermoplastics are fantastic engineering materials. They are low cost, lightweight, easy to process and provide excellent durability. It’s no surprise therefore that thermoplastics are omnipresent in our lives, with the average European citizen consuming on average 50 kg per year. High time then to scrutinise thermoplastics from a sustainability standpoint.