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Bio-based coatings: Growing market share, unclear definition
Industry experts share their assessment of the market for bio-based coatings in terms of market share, main drivers, and challenges. By Kirsten Wrede
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Metal packaging coatings without bisphenols and PVC
The European Commission continues to phase out the use of bisphenols, while the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), NGOs and retailers are increasingly concerned about plastics being used in food packaging....
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Self-healing protective coating with dual reversible bonds triggered by photothermal responsive Co9S8@Bi2S3 hollow core-shell nanofillers
Researchers found that a self-healing protective coating with dual reversible bonds can be triggered by photothermal responsive Co9S8@Bi2S3 nanofillers.
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Alberdingk Boley & Jeson Industries form partnership in India
Jesons Industries Limited and Alberdingk Boley are pleased to announce their cooperation in the field of Polyurethane Dispersions (PUD) in the Indian market.
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Zinc hydroxystannate anchored PAP-activated carbon spheres for enhancing flame protection of aqueous epoxy coatings
Researchers found that incorporating zinc hydroxystannate and PAP-activated carbon spheres significantly enhances the flame protection of aqueous epoxy coatings.
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Akzo Nobel lays foundation stone for Pamiers site redevelopment
Akzo Nobel has officially commenced the transformation and development project for its Pamiers site, which specializes in aircraft coatings.
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Value-based and performance-oriented price management for manufacturers of paints and coatings
The chemical industry continues to face major challenges. Geopolitical tensions, uncertainty on the sales markets and high investment requirements for digitalization, the circular economy and energy efficiency...
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One-step brush-coating strategy for low-haze and water-resistant transparent wood films
Researchers found that a one-step brush-coating strategy can produce transparent wood films with low haze and high water resistance.
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Nouryon announces strategic agreement with Brenntag Specialties for U.S. asphalt additives distribution
Nouryon has announced a strategic distribution agreement with Brenntag Specialties for the U.S. market.
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A bio-based waterborne polyurethane with high toughness, superior wear resistance, and water resistance enabled by sorbitol monooleate
Waterborne polyurethanes (WPUs) have recently attracted enormous attentions in extensive industrial applications because of their sustainability and low toxicity.
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New partnership: Krahn Chemie Benelux and Mitsubishi Chemical Europe sign distribution agreement
Krahn Chemie Benelux, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals, has announced a new partnership with Mitsubishi Chemical Europe (MCE).
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Development of iodine based sustained release antimicrobial coatings for polyurethane voice prostheses
Researchers found that the synthesis of a poly(MMA-BA-NVP) tercopolymer as a coating for thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) in voice prostheses enables a sustained release of iodine and thus achieves an...
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Asefapi warns of consequences of imposing tariffs on Chinese titanium dioxide imports
On June 7, the European Commission published an implementing regulation making imports of titanium dioxide from China subject to registration. The Spanish Association of Manufacturers of Paints and Printing...
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Anisotropic dispersion promoting and passivation protecting on epoxy anticorrosive coatings
Researchers found that the addition of cardanol-modified Janus nanosheets with Zn2+ to epoxy anti-corrosion coatings significantly improves their mechanical properties and corrosion resistance