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Experts in demand: survey on bio-based coatings
Sustainability and bio-based coatings are on everyone’s lips in the industry. Consumers are asking for sustainable products, and regulations are becoming more and more stringent. However, the market...
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IGM Resins appoints new CEO
IGM Resins, a leading global provider of an integrated package of energy curing raw material solutions, announces the appointment of Boudewijn Morelissen as new CEO of IGM Resins, effective on the 1st...
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Expert interview: precarious situation
Leading heads of European paints and coatings producers share their review of 2023 and their outlook for 2024. Damir Gagro shows you a little insight.
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Droplet shedding on hydrophilic and superhydrophobic surfaces under the effect of air shear flow
Researchers found that the behaviour of droplets of different volumes on hydrophilic and superhydrophobic surfaces (SHSs) varies under the influence of air layer flows.
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Strong growth: Bio-based polymers
A recent market study by the Nova Institute forecasts annual growth of 17% for bio-based polymers between 2023 and 2028. Demand from Asia and the USA in particular is driving growth, while Europe is lagging...
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Grolman Group to distribute radiant color’s fluorescent pigments in Hungary Copy
Grolman Group announces the expansion of its long-term and successful partnership with Radiant Color. Radiant Color is a supplier known for its high-quality fluorescent pigments to the Hungarian market....
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High-solid, low-viscosity waterborne polyurethane: based on multiparticle size composite emulsification
Researchers found that the combination of an emulsion with large particles (WPU-L) with a variety of emulsions with small particles (WPU-S) enables a high solids content, good emulsion stability and excellent...
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Ocsial: Expanded production of graphene nanotube suspensions in China to upgrade coatings
Nan Chang Xinsu Nano Materials, Ocsial’s OEM in China, has launched a new production line for waterborne graphene nanotube suspensions.
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Numerical and experimental investigation on formation of the film for different die lip configurations in lithium-ion battery electrode slot-die coating
A recent research proves that a smaller coating gap that controls the upstream meniscus between the upstream die edge and the slot exit is beneficial to coating consistency and helps to reduce edge defect...
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Fiscal year 2023: Merck proves resilient in the transition year
Merck, a leading science and technology company, demonstrated the robustness of its business model in financial year 2023 and achieved financial results in line with the forecast issued in August in a...
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Sucrose-derived carbon membranes for sustainable water desalination
Researchers discovered that the carbonisation temperature has a significant influence on the properties of the membrane material and therefore also affects the performance of the water treatment.
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Malermester Svend Aage Sørensen becomes part of Håndverksgruppen in Denmark
Håndverksgruppen positions itself for further growth in Denmark and takes on Malermester Svend Aage Sørensen.
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EC Conference Bio-based & Water-based Coatings is calling for papers
The European Coatings Conference Bio-based & Water-based Coatings is seeking paper submissions for its upcoming event dedicated to sustainable coatings solutions.