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CoSI 2024
This year’s conference took place in Noordwijk, The Netherlands, from 24 to 27 June.
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Experts in demand: Survey on functional coatings
The global demand for functional coatings is growing rapidly due to their ability to improve surface properties and product performance. Buzzwords include anti-fouling, anti-icing, self-cleaning – to...
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Multifunctional design integrating the flame-retardant and antifouling functionality into superhydrophobic cotton fabric
Researchers discovered that it is possible to construct a stable, flame-retardant and super-hydrophobic coating on cotton fabric by simply impregnating it.
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Sustainability in Wood Coatings: Insights from Dr. Alexander Kröger (Grace)
Dr. Alexander Kröger talked to our European Coatings editor Bettina Hoffmann about the latest advancements and sustainability trends in wood coatings. He explains how Grace is focusing on renewable energy...
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Self-matting water-borne polyurethane with antibacterial function
Researchers found that the introduction of TNO and GQM significantly improved the self-matting and antibacterial activity of WPU.
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Natural substances can make plastic antibacterial
The Thuringian Institute of Textile and Plastics Research (TITK) has made significant strides in the development of antimicrobial plastics. These advancements are particularly pertinent to applications...
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Nippon Paint launches in East Africa
Nippon Paint launched in the East African market in automotive refinish, car care, wood coating, and industrial coatings.
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Akzo Nobel upgrades Chinese site
A newly updated and automated production line is up and running at Akzo Nobel’s Suzhou site in China, part of a €14 million investment designed to accelerate growth and double the plant’s capacity...
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Beckers Group reveals leadership changes
Beckers Group announced a strategic change of its regions and leadership. Eric Fouissac, Pia Götze and Jared Ireland will fill new positions in the future.
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Fraunhofer: Bio-concrete and biogenic construction materials with cyanobacteria
Fraunhofer researchers have developed a method of creating biogenic construction materials based on cyanobacteria.
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New EC Tech Report: All about Marine Coatings
Stay informed about the latest advancements in marine coatings with the new European Coatings Tech Report Marine Coatings.
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Eurosyn announces strategic partnership with hubergroup Chemicals for the italien market
Eurosyn, a distributor of specialty chemicals for the Italian market, announces a new partnership with hubergroup Chemicals, a division of the international chemical and ink specialist hubergroup, specializing...
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Eco-friendly and facile method to prepare waterborne polyurethane based fire-resistant & waterproof coatings for wood protection
Researchers found that an ecological and simple method for producing water-based, fire-resistant and waterproof coatings for wood protection can be developed by mixing water-based polyurethane with commercially...
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Interview with Frank Brouwer from Stahl: bio-based materials on the rise
Frank Brouwer, Renewable Chemistry Specialist at Stahl, spoke to our European Coatings-editor Bettina Hoffman about the growing demand for bio-based materials and the future of sustainable coatings.