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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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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".
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Environmentally friendly alternative to PFAS-based coatings
The Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP) in Greifswald has developed a new method for producing ultra-hydrophobic organosilicon polymer coatings. These coatings are an alternative...
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Akzo Nobel targets growth in Pakistan as new site takes root
A new €26 million manufacturing plant with its own forest has been opened by Akzo Nobel in Faisalabad – the company’s largest investment in Pakistan to date.
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UK coatings industry’s Net Zero Roadmap awarded publication of the year at the 2024 Trade Association Forum Awards
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) secured a win in the Publication of the Year category at the 2024 Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards ceremony in London, in front of more than 350 delegates.
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Surfaces modeled on shark scales: microstructured coating protects against limescale
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a surface coating to which limescale does not adhere to prevent the formation of a closed layer of limescale.
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MC-Bauchemie establishes company in Tanzania
In December 2023, the MC-Bauchemie Group has established a company in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. MC-Bauchemie Tanzania Limited is managed by Henry Mulima and has now commenced operations. The aim is to build...
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Bismuth oxide nanoparticles/waterborne polyurethane-coated fabrics for ionizing radiation protection
Researchers have found that the development and application of a coating material of nano-bismuth oxide and water-based polyurethane on lightweight woven fabrics provides promising results for protection...
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Election to Supervisory Board: Akzo Nobel nominates Jaska de Bakker, Ute Wolf and Wouter Kolk
Akzo Nobel has announced that Jaska de Bakker, Ute Wolf and Wouter Kolk will be nominated for appointment to the company’s Supervisory Board, while Mr. Byron Grote – currently Deputy Chair and Chair...