Science-based Formulation: Digitalization of Formulation Tools & Data

Mar 3, 2021 | Article

A Success Story of Predictive Formulation with Science-based Apps

On the occasion of his 70th birthday, we are thrilled to interview Professor Steven Abbott to learn more about his success story to practical formulation science and how science-based tools simplify...

Nov 30, 2020 | Article

Maturity of Hansen Solubility Parameters (HSP) Usage in Different Applications

By Bernard Hasson

Explore the different applications of Hansen Solubility Parameters (HSP), its anticipated impact, adoption rate and the data availability across different formulation domains...

Nov 26, 2020 | Article

Formulating Adhesives and Sealants with VOC Restrictions

By Edward M. Petrie

Reduce VOC emissions in your adhesive and sealant formulations by minimizing the use of solvents or by switching to solvents with better environmental profiles...

Oct 13, 2020 | Article

Efficient Selection of Bio-Based Surfactants for Emulsion Polymerization

By Sander van Loon

A proof of concept has been developed at VLCI – Amsterdam to showcase the process of surfactant selection via the HLD theory for emulsion polymerization. This approach, that has already been proved...

Aug 7, 2020 | Article

Hands-on Theory of Micelles, Di-blocks and Host/Guest Solubilization

By Steven Abbott

Explore how the theory of micelles, di blocks, and host/guest solubilization can be modeled easily using SF Approach, HSPiP software, and Hansen Solubility Parameters HSP...

Jul 9, 2020 | Article

A New Science-based Tool to Develop Particles-Polymer Dispersions Faster

By Steven Abbott

Explore how you can optimize complex particle systems much faster using a new science-based tool based on HSP that simplifies complex calculations of SF (lattice) theory...

May 29, 2020 | Article

Bio-based HSP Determination for Adhesive Applications

By Sander van Loon

Simplify your search to replace traditional solvents in adhesive applications with bio-based and green alternatives using Hansen Solubility Parameters (HSP) approach...

Dec 3, 2019 | Article

How Digitalization Helps the Specialty Chemicals Industry to Accelerate Their R&D Efforts

By Dr. Alexander Madl

Challenging times are ahead for the Specialty Chemicals Industry. The only constant is change. The rising political uncertainty and potential conflicts impact the raw material supply and make the...

Jun 25, 2019 | Article

Part-2: Determining Solvent Evaporation Rates Faster with Science based Tool

By Steven Abbott

Learn to deal with the complications like non-ideality of solvents and limiting diffusion rate while determining solvent evaporate of solvents in science-based formulation using HSP...

Jun 3, 2019 | Article

Determining Solvent Evaporation Rates Faster with Science based Tool

By Steven Abbott

Understand the significance of vapor pressure, flash point, boiling point while calculating the real-world evaporation rate of a solvent for your scientific formulation...