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Construction of super hydrophobic paper by modified nano-SiO2 hybrid medium fluoro-epoxy polymer and its properties
Researchers found that by using a modified nano-SiO2 hybrid medium in combination with a fluorepoxy polymer, a superhydrophobic coating can be created on paper that retains the original properties of the...
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ACA’s Andy Doyle to retire in January 2025
The American Coatings Association’s President and CEO Andy Doyle will retire on January 15, 2025. Doyle was first appointed CEO in March 1988 and will celebrate 45 years with ACA in June.
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Brenntag takes over Lawrence Industries in Great Britain
Brenntag Specialties is further expanding its position in the UK and Ireland through the acquisition of a leading speciality chemicals distributor. Transaction significantly expands Brenntag's high-quality...
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Biomass adenosine triphosphate filler for improving the fire resistance and smoke suppression of intumescent coatings
Researchers found that the integration of adenosine-5'-triphosphate (ATP) into intumescent coatings improves fire resistance and smoke suppression.
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Byk builds innovation complex at Wesel site
Byk's new complex is supposed to provide modern end-use laboratories and event rooms.
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A polyurethane coating using CoMOF-BTA metal-organic framework for activeprotection of AA2024-T3
Recent research proves that the integration of CoMOF-BTA particles in polyurethane coatings enables a significant improvement in corrosion protection properties.
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“It remains to be seen whether further acquisitions will follow”
In February, Kansai Helios acquired Weilburger Coatings and thus the entire industrial coatings business of Grebe Holding. Dietmar Jost, President and Executive Director of Kansai Helios, provides insights...
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2023: Altana records 9 per cent decline in sales
Altana recorded a 9% decline in sales to EUR 2,742 million in the 2023 financial year compared to the strong previous year.
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Luiz Totti as new Chief Executive Officer of ASK Chemicals
ASK Chemicals Group announces Luiz Totti as the new CEO of the Group. The decision is effective immediately.
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Exploring the future: Functional Coatings & Nanotechnology Conference
The world of functional coatings is extremely diverse and is gaining more traction thanks to increasing demand from the industry and end consumers. Functional coatings and nanotechnology are the focus...
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Hybrid epoxy-SiO2/GO nanosheets anti-corrosive coating for aeronautic aluminum Al6061-T5
Researchers found that the integration of 0.5% GO resulted in significant improvements in the mechanical and corrosion resistance results, with with corrosion resistance being increased by up to 500 hours...
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Akzo Nobel boosts capacity of North American powder coatings sites
More than EUR 28 million is being invested by AkzoNobel to install advanced technologies and increase total manufacturing capacity at its four powder coatings sites in North America.
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Actega expands its UV-curing coatings production capacity in India
Actega announces a contract manufacturing arrangement with Elantas Beck India Limited (Ebil). Actega is producing its UV-curing coatings at this local site. It is to further strengthen its capabilities...
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Development of a polydimethylsiloxane–Eucalyptus essential oil antibacterial coating
Researchers found that the superhydrophobic surfaces impregnated with eucalyptus essence can effectively prevent the colonisation of bacterial colonies and biofilms. These surfaces reduce contamination...