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Illustration of powder dispersion and masterbatch processing routes for infrared blocking films and coatings
Product Knowledge

How to Evaluate Infrared Blocking Additives in Coating and Extrusion Trials

Infrared blocking additive testing becomes useful when it helps a team make a reproducible production decision. A promising laboratory sample is a starting point, but manufacturers also need to know how consistently a coating or extrusion process can deliver the required optical properties. After choosing a suitable additive format, the next step is a controlled trial. This guide proposes a practical evaluation workflow for transparent films, coatings and polymer sheets, from defining the comparison basis to reviewing pilot-production samples. Illustrative processing routes. Trial conditions should reflect the intended coating or extrusion process. Define the finished product before comparing additives Start

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Applications

Carbodiimide Crosslinkers for Waterborne Coatings

A waterborne coating can look satisfactory when dry yet still fall short of the resistance required in use. When the resin contains suitable reactive groups, a carbodiimide crosslinker may be a candidate for improving the coating’s performance. The useful development question is not simply whether crosslinking occurs. It is whether the selected crosslinker delivers the required resistance while preserving working time, film formation and the flexibility needed by the finished product. This guide proposes a structured evaluation for carboxyl-functional waterborne coatings. Illustrative liquid formulation. Crosslinker compatibility, working time and cured-film performance should be verified in the intended coating system. Confirm

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Schematic of moisture ingress and mobile ions in electronic encapsulation materials
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How to Select an Ionic Adsorbent for Electronic Adhesives

An ionic adsorbent for electronic adhesives should be chosen for a defined contamination problem. A high adsorption-capacity figure may be useful, but it does not by itself establish that an additive will work in a particular adhesive, curing process or electronic assembly. A better selection process connects the target ions with formulation compatibility and a relevant reliability test. The following workflow is intended for teams developing electronic adhesives, including materials considered for flexible printed circuits and other sensitive assemblies. Conceptual illustration of ionic contamination in electronic packaging. Adhesive formulations require their own ion analysis and reliability testing. Identify the contamination

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Applications

How to Select an Anti-Hydrolysis Agent for Polyester TPU

Polyester TPU can meet demanding requirements for flexible films, tubing and molded components. For parts exposed to warm, humid conditions, however, initial mechanical properties tell only part of the story. The more useful question is how much performance remains after exposure. An anti-hydrolysis agent for TPU should therefore be selected around the polymer grade, manufacturing process and intended service environment. This guide explains the role of carbodiimide stabilization and proposes a practical evaluation plan for development teams comparing candidate additives. Illustrative polymer-film application. Hydrolysis resistance should be assessed using the intended TPU grade and service conditions. Why polyester TPU needs

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Infrared Blocking Agent: Powder vs. Dispersion vs. Masterbatch — How to Choose

Introduction When manufacturers evaluate an infrared blocking material, they often begin with questions about optical performance: How much near-infrared radiation can it block? What visible-light transmission can be maintained? What happens to haze? How much additive is required? But there is another question that can be equally important: In what physical form should the infrared blocking material be supplied? For transparent films, coatings and polymer products, the same functional chemistry may be delivered as: Powder Liquid Dispersion or Masterbatch These three formats are not simply different packaging options. They place very different demands on: dispersion technology; solvent compatibility; resin compatibility;

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Sodium Bicarbonate in Biscuits and Cookies: How It Affects pH, Color, Spread and Texture

Introduction In industrial biscuit and cookie manufacturing, sodium bicarbonate is often described simply as a leavening agent. That description is correct—but incomplete. In low-moisture bakery systems, food-grade sodium bicarbonate can influence not only gas generation, but also dough pH, surface color, spread, texture, flavor and processing consistency. https://langyitechglobal.com/product/sodium-bicarbonate/ This makes sodium bicarbonate an important formulation variable for manufacturers producing biscuits, cookies, crackers and bakery premixes. LANGYI’s Food & Beverage application page identifies leavening consistency, pH stability, granulation and solubility, food-safety compliance, and moisture/caking control as important processing considerations. Biscuits and confectionery are also specifically listed among its application scenarios. For

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Sodium Bicarbonate in Biscuits and Cookies: How It Affects pH, Color, Spread and Texture

Introduction In biscuit and cookie manufacturing, sodium bicarbonate is often described simply as a leavening agent. That description is correct—but incomplete. Because biscuits and cookies typically contain relatively low moisture compared with cakes or liquid batters, sodium bicarbonate can influence several characteristics at the same time: CO₂ generation; dough pH; browning; spread; surface appearance; flavor; texture; and processing consistency. This is why industrial biscuit manufacturers should not evaluate sodium bicarbonate only according to: “How much rise does it create?” In many biscuit formulations, its effect on pH and finished-product appearance can be just as important as its contribution to gas

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Baking Soda vs. Baking Powder: What Food Manufacturers Should Know

Introduction “Baking soda” and “baking powder” are often discussed as if they were two similar versions of the same ingredient. For industrial food manufacturers, however, the distinction matters. Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate itself. Baking powder is a formulated leavening system that contains sodium bicarbonate together with one or more acid components and, typically, other ingredients needed to control stability and reaction behavior. Understanding this difference is important because chemical leavening affects much more than product volume. It can also influence: dough or batter pH; gas-generation timing; color development; texture; flavor; processing stability; and production consistency. Codex identifies sodium hydrogen

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What Are Mobile Ions and Why Do They Matter in Electronic Materials?

Introdution Electronic materials are often evaluated according to properties such as thermal resistance, dielectric performance, mechanical strength and moisture resistance. But another factor can have a major influence on long-term reliability: mobile ionic impurities. Trace ions such as chloride (Cl⁻), sodium (Na⁺), potassium (K⁺) and other ionic species may originate from resins, fillers, additives, synthesis residues, processing equipment or environmental contamination. Their concentration may be extremely low. However, when moisture, elevated temperature and electrical bias are present, some of these ions can become mobile and migrate through polymeric materials or along interfaces. Research on microelectronic encapsulants has shown that epoxy

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Why Hard Carbon Matters as Sodium-Ion Batteries Move Toward Mass Production

Introduction For years, sodium-ion batteries were discussed mainly as a promising alternative to lithium-ion technology. In 2026, that conversation is changing. The industry is increasingly moving from laboratory development toward commercial production and GWh-scale deployment. CATL announced in April that its Naxtra sodium-ion battery had reached GWh-scale industrialization and is scheduled for full-scale mass production by the end of 2026. The company specifically identified hard-carbon gas generation as one of the manufacturing challenges it had to address during scale-up. In energy storage, commercialization is moving even faster. CATL announced in June that sodium-ion production lines for energy storage were commissioned

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Beyond Infrared Blocking and Ionic Adsorbents: Shanghai Langyi’s Functional Materials Portfolio

Introduction When global manufacturers search for a functional additives supplier in China, the requirement is rarely limited to one individual product. Modern polymer, coating, film, photovoltaic, battery, semiconductor and fiber applications often require multiple properties to be improved simultaneously—from hydrolysis resistance and weatherability to crosslinking, antimicrobial performance, dispersion and long-term material stability. Founded in 2010, Shanghai Langyi Functional Materials Co., Ltd. focuses on specialty functional additive solutions and provides functional differentiation services across multiple industrial value chains. The company integrates R&D, manufacturing and sales, supported by operations in Shanghai and Shandong. While international customers may already know LANGYI for technologies

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PET Base Film for PCB Dry Film Photoresist: What It Does and How to Select It

Introduction When engineers discuss dry film photoresist for printed circuit board manufacturing, attention usually goes first to the photosensitive resin. However, another material plays a critical supporting role throughout coating, handling and exposure: the PET base film. In dry film resist systems, a photosensitive resin layer is laminated onto a light-transmitting polyester base film, while a polyethylene cover film is typically used on the opposite side for protection. During PCB processing, the cover film is removed, the photosensitive layer is laminated onto the circuit-board substrate, and UV exposure is carried out through the PET base film before the carrier is

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