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Hydrophobicity, transparency, mechanically excellent and fire safety multifunctional epoxy resin based on a novel DOPO derivative with cyano group
Researchers discovered that a novel DOPO derivative with cyano groups (PDPO) as an additive for epoxy resin significantly improves the fire resistance as well as the mechanical properties and hydrophobicity...
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Hauschild SpeedMixer expands operations
Hauschild Engineering announced that its US distributor, Hauschild SpeedMixer, is moving to a larger facility in Farmington Hills.
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Use of plant-derived polymeric coating to modulate iron corrosion for bone scaffold applications
Researchers found that the use of plant-based polymeric coatings can modulate the corrosion of iron in simulated body fluids for bone implant applications.
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Europe’s top 10 companies with the biggest changes in turnover
The year 2023 brought significant changes to the European paint and coatings industry, as shown by the current data of the Top 25 companies. An analysis of the revenues from 2018 to 2023 highlights the...
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Schiff base-coated ammonia polyphosphate for improving thermal and fire-retardant properties of unsaturated polyester
Researchers found that the use of a Schiff base-coated ammonium polyphosphate (MAPP) significantly improves the thermal and fire-retardant properties of unsaturated polyester (UPR).
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Covestro becomes a shareholder in the company BioBTX
By becoming a strategic partner in the company BioBTX, Covestro is enabling the construction of a demonstration plant for a chemical recycling method. The technology will make it possible to recover valuable...
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Synthesis of novel PVA-PFPAMA nanocomposites by the hydrothermal method
Researchers found that the incorporation of copper(II) oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) into the PVA-PFPAMA mixture significantly improves the thermal and biological properties of the nanocomposites.
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Evonik commissions new plant at Rheinfelden site
Evonik has commissioned a plant for an innovative dispersion technology for fumed silica at its Rheinfelden site.
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Biobased corn structure enhances epoxy fire protection
Researchers found that the integration of bio-based PAbz@PBA hybrids into intumescent flame retardant epoxy coatings significantly improves fire safety properties, toxic gas suppression and mechanical...
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Facile fabricated transparent anti-smudge coating with high hardness and excellent flexibility from MTQ and branched silicone resins
Researchers found that the use of MTQ silicone resins and branched silicone resins (HPSi) in an organic-inorganic hybrid coating system makes it possible to achieve high hardness and excellent flexibility...
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Bodo Möller: New competence centre in Shanghai with change in top management
Bodo Möller Chemie, distributor of speciality chemicals, adhesives and composite materials, has opened a new Adhesive Competence Centre in Shanghai, China.
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Thermal efficiency of organic roof-coatings through design aimed at increasing the durability of thermochromic pigments
Researchers have discovered that the thermochromic pigments in organic roof coatings last longer and are more efficient in their thermochromic function thanks to an additional protective layer.
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Wacker focuses on silicone specialities and builds production site in the Czech Republic
Wacker is building a new production site for silicone specialities in Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic), investing a three-digit million euro amount, creating around 200 jobs by 2028 and aiming to strengthen...
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“The search for effective and environmentally friendly wood protection methods is an ongoing endeavour”
We spoke to Marcel Prieto Rodriguez, Managing Director at Lignocolor, about the wood coatings market and the latest trends in the sector. Interview by Bettina Hoffmann