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IMCD India to acquire two business lines from CJ Shah & Company
IMCD announces that IMCD India has signed an agreement to acquire two business lines from CJ Shah & Company.
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Photocatalytic superhydrophobic coating
In a new study paper, a fluorine-free photocatalytic superhydrophobic coating with long-lasting anticorrosion performance and excellent antibacterial ability has been developed on various substrates by...
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Sika announces changes to the board of directors
As Sika has announced, Thierry F. J. Vanlancker is to be proposed as new Chair of the Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting 2024. Paul Hälg has decided to step down after twelve successful...
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Anti-icing with photothermal conversion materials
A new review article gives an overview on the recent progresses in anti-icing and deicing applications of photothermal conversion materials.
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Brenntag: New distribution agreement with Elementis
Brenntag has announced a new supplier agreement with Elementis to distribute a variety of applications in Mexico and Ecuador for the Coatings and Construction markets, effective immediately.
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EC Conference Functional Coatings & Nanotechnology is calling for papers
The European Coatings Conference Functional Coatings & Nanotechnology is seeking paper submissions for its upcoming event dedicated to functional coatings and nanotechnology.
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Microcapsules with linseed oil and benzotriazole
A new study describes the anticorrosion and healing properties of an epoxy coating with poly(urea–formaldehyde) microcapsules encapsulated linseed oil and benzotriazole.
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Protech Group expands presence in the Canadian market
The Protech Group has announced the acquisition of MF Paints, a manufacturer and distributor of architectural paints and stains based in Laval, Quebec.
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Sprayable coating against SARS-CoV-2
A recently published paper focuses on the production of a sprayable waterborne polyurethane coating with silver nanoparticles for combating SARS-CoV-2.
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Nippon Paint acquires D-Act
With the acquisition of D-Act, Nippon Paint intends to strengthens its presence in the automotive market.
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Synthesis of acrylic-modified water-reducible alkyd resin
Researchers have investigated the effect of organosilane monomer on the adhesion strength and corrosion protection of the water-reducible alkyd coatings.
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Novel platform for efficient water harvesting
A new study presents new patterned surface inspired by natural organisms, such as beetles and cactus thorns, for efficient water harvesting.
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Heat-resistant composite coatings
Researchers have studied the thermal stability of cyanate ester modified silicone rubber as matrix of heat-resistant composite coatings.