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Adhesives: feathers replace petroleum
Adhesives are almost always based on fossil raw materials such as petroleum. Researchers at Fraunhofer have recently developed a process that allows to utilize keratin for this purpose. This highly versatile...
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New EC Tech Report: High-performance Polyurethanes
Get up to speed with the latest developments in high-performance polyurethanes thanks to the new multi-media EC Tech Report! Placing special focus on innovative and environmentally friendly formulation...
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Covestro continues to focus on savings
The chemical company Covestro recorded a decline in sales last year. Despite a loss of 198 million euros in the past year, the company is aiming for an operating profit of between 1.0 and 1.6 billion euros...
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Durability of photocatalytic ZnO-based surface coatings and preservation of their antibacterial effect after simulated wear
Current research proves that ZnO-based surface coatings in acrylate matrix, activated by UVA radiation, have a stable antimicrobial effect that is largely retained even after aggressive abrasion processes,...
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Protective coatings: A highly competitive market
The market for protective coatings is projected to grow from EUR 13.4 billion in 2023 to EUR 15.9 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 3.5 %, during the forecast period. How is the market currently shaped?...
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OQ Chemicals declares force majeure for products from Oberhausen
Due to a significant operational disruption at a raw material supplier, OQ Chemicals declares force majeure for certain products manufactured at the Oberhausen site.
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BÜFA and AOC expand their partnership in Scandinavia
AOC and BÜFA are expanding their existing sales co-operation to Sweden.
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Durable and multifunctional antifog, antifrost, and self-cleaning/oil repellant UV curable polyurethane coating based on poly(sorbitol-co-isophorone-co-ethyleneglycol)acrylate
A recent research proves that the integration of sorbitol and polyethylene glycol in UV-curable polyurethane coatings results in multifunctional properties that provide a sustainable solution for various...
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Grasim Industries expands epoxy resin capacity to 246,000 tons annually
Grasim Industries Limited, the flagship company of Aditya Birla Group, in its Chemical business formally inaugurated the expansion project of 123,000 tonnes of Epoxy resins and formulation capacity at...
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A review of high-quality epoxy resins for corrosion-resistant applications
Researchers found that the integration of chemical compounds such as zinc oxide, titanium dioxide and carbon nanotubes into epoxy resin coatings significantly improves corrosion resistance.
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Covestro increases share of renewable power for site in Belgium
Covestro and RWE have signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) for the supply of power and guarantees of origin from offshore wind turbines in the North Sea for the Covestro production site in...
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The Nordic Mark is Kansai Helios new partner in Czech Republic
Kansai Helios and The Nordic Mark formed a strategic distribution partnership to enhance Kansai Helios's presence in the Czech market, with thenordicmark taking over distribution of brands directly from...
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Evonik reorganizes administration: 2000 jobs to be cut
Evonik is restructuring its administration and cutting up to 2,000 jobs worldwide, including around 1,500 in Germany, to reduce costs and expects a moderate recovery despite a difficult previous year,...
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Aditya Birla increases 40 % in capacity with Birla Opus
Chairman of Aditya Birla Group, Kumar Mangalam Birla, announced the launch of products and services under his new decorative color brand "Birla Opus".