Caption: Markus Kamieth becomes the new Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE and replaces Martin Brudermüller.
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BASF: Markus Kamieth new Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors

At the end of the Annual General Meeting on April 25, 2024, Dr. Markus Kamieth will become Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF.

renntag acquires Solventis Group, a distribution company for glycols and solvents with important port access in EMEA.
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Brenntag acquires Solventis Group

Brenntag acquires Solventis Group, a distribution company for glycols and solvents with important port access in EMEA.

Azelis expands its presence in Latin America with the acquisition of Localpack, a leading specialty chemicals distributor in Colombia, strengthening its position in the life sciences and industrial chemicals sector in the local market.
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Distributor Azelis strengthens footprint in South America

Azelis expands its presence in Latin America with the acquisition of Localpack, a leading specialty chemicals distributor in Colombia, strengthening its position in the life sciences and industrial chemicals...

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Self-healing assessment in polymeric coatings

A new article reviews the characterisation methods for self-healing assessment in polymeric coatings.

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Review article: Bio-based waterborne polyurethane

A new paper reviews the recent progress in the synthesis of bio-based waterborne polyurethane, and focuses on its applications in coatings, adhesives and antimicrobials.

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Salvinia-inspired biomimetic antifouling film

Many organisms in nature can adsorb bubbles underwater and form bubble layer, such as Salvinia, which has heterogeneous superhydrophobic surface with hydrophilic pins, allowing it to trap air underwater...

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Oil- and water-resistant paper coatings: A review

The most frequent method for overcoming the inborn limitations of paper materials is to add coatings on the outer layer of the paper.

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Mitigating quality degradation of deep-fat fried foods

A recent work focuses on enhancing the oxidative stability, physicochemical and sensory quality of deep-fat fried chicken nuggets using thyme essential oil-loaded oleogel coatings.

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New way to long-lasting deicing

Researchers have presented sturdy oil-impregnated polyurethane coatings with long-lasting and high-efficient deicing performance.

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Multifunctional wood coating

Researchers present a novel two-step strategy for the construction of weathering-resistant hydrophobic wood to extend its service life.

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With eggshells against corrosion

A new study demonstrated the sustainable use of eggshell wastes in enhancing the anticorrosion properties of zinc-rich epoxy coatings.

Tonino F. Margani is a fourth-generation painter in Toronto and the EVP of Science & Environment for Nobilis, a family research and commercialization firm in the global paints and coatings industry.
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Titanium dioxide: “Optimisation has long been a salient conversation”

Tony Margani of Nobilis describes a new technology in advanced light scattering and Tio2 optimisation and and gives his opinion on what effect this technology could have on the coatings industry.

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Edible coating with Burdock root extract

Researchers have developed eco-friendly cellulose acetate films incorporated with Burdock (Arctium lappa L.) root extract.

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Rosemary coating for surgical steel

Researchers have discussed rosemary loaded xanthan coatings on surgical grade stainless steel for potential orthopedic applications.