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RPM opens Innovation Center of Excellence

RPM has officially opened the doors to its new Innovation Center of Excellence in Greensboro, North Carolina.

How is the situation at the market for powder coatings?
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Powder coatings market: mixed performance

2022 was a transition year between the slowdown due to the pandemic and the next economic recession. 2023 was showing mixed performance indicators, as further uncertainty factors appear on the horizon....

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Stimuli-responsive antibacterial coatings: Bacteria-killing and releasing mechanism

Researchers found that the combination of different stimuli such as pH, temperature, salt solution, light, sugar or their combination is an effective way to trigger and control the antibacterial function...

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New Sales Representative appointed for GEW’s Wood Coating business

GEW has announced the appointment of Justas Žvikas as Sales Representative for Wood Coating. He will service this specialist market globally from his office base in Vilnius, Lithuania.

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Axalta’s ISCC Plus Certification for biobased feedstock sourcing practices

Axalta is the first manufacturer in the powder coatings industry to receive the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification Plus (ISCC Plus) for our innovative biobased feedstock sourcing practices....

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Hydrophobic phytic acid conversion layers for corrosion protection of steel surfaces

Researchers found that modifying phytic acid directly and/or changing the solution properties can improve the hydrophobic properties, resulting in a more effective anti-corrosion coating on steel surfaces....

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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...

Mehmet Ali Kamacioglu is Global Marketing Director, Powder Coatings Segment at Jotun
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Powder coatings: “Recent developments offer potential on heat-sensitive substrates”

We spoke to Mehmet Ali Kamacioglu, Global Marketing Director, Powder Coatings Segment, at Jotun about the growth potential and remaining hurdles in powder coatings. Interview by Bettina Hoffmann

The addition of nitrogen-doped 3D-reduced graphene oxide changes the corrosion protection of epoxy/zinc composite coatings.
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Improved corrosion protection performance of electrophoretic epoxy coatings

A new study shows that electrophoretic epoxy coatings offer improved corrosion protection performance. In the study, polyethylenimine (PEI) was grafted onto the surface of graphene oxide (GO) to produce...

ECHA: Five new more chemicals have been added to the candidate list.
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ECHA adds five chemicals to the candidate list of hazardous chemicals

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) adds five new chemicals to the Candidate List. One of them is toxic for reproduction, three are very persistent and very bioaccumulative. Another one is toxic for reproduction...

Anti-fog, anti-frost, and self-cleaning tests were carried out.
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Sorbitol-based UV polyurethane coatings for multiple applications

Researchers tested anti-fog, anti-frost, and self-cleaning properties of the coatings.

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Biesterfeld Spezialchemie further expands partnership with Evonik in Eastern Europe

Biesterfeld Spezialchemie is further expanding its long-standing and successful partnership with Evonik. With immediate effect, Biesterfeld Spezialchemie has been granted new distribution rights in the...

Researchers investigated the antifouling properties of unmodified kraft lignin for potential use in marine coatings.
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Antifouling properties of lignin for marine coatings

Study is based on preliminary findings that point toward lignin’s efficacy against seawater organisms.

Venator intends to suspend TiO2 production in Duisburg for an indefinite period.
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Venator announces transformation: TiO2 production in Duisburg to be interrupted

Venator announces that the newly appointed board of directors and management have conducted a strategic review following the end of Chapter 11 financial restructuring. In order to position Venator for...