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Flame-retardant superhydrophobic cotton fabric
Scientists have constructed a stable flame-retardant superhydrophobic cotton fabric (FRS-CF) via a simple impregnation method.
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Sika acquires stake in innovative flooring company
Sika acquires a stake of 30% in Concria Oy, a Finnish startup company specialising in highly innovative concrete floors.
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Waterborne polyurethane with good mechanical properties
Researchers have synthesised a a bio-based waterborne polyurethane with high toughness, superior wear resistance, and water resistance enabled by sorbitol monooleate.
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Vink Chemicals starts construction of a new plant
Vink Chemicals started construction of a new production facility in Schwerin. Around 45 new full-time jobs in various areas will be created at the site in Schwerin's Göhrener Tannen industrial estate....
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THE PFAS CONTROVERSY (3): Challenges, Innovations, and Collaborative Solutions
In the ever-evolving landscape of global industries, the persistent issue of PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) has become a focal point of concern, triggering a complex interplay of challenges,...
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Cottonseed oil as green alternative
A new study presents an investigation of cottonseed oil as renewable source for the development of highly functional UV-curable materials.
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Coatmaster establishes Coatmaster Europe LLC in Germany
The Swiss measurement technology company Coatmaster announces the foundation of Coatmaster Europe LLC in Gottmadingen, Germany.
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Diving beetle-inspired slippery coatings
Researchers have presented a durable omniphobic slippery coatings with pit-type non-smooth topography.
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Bodo Möller Chemie expands partnership with Henkel
With its new subsidiary Bodo Möller Chemie Baltics OÜ in Tartu, Estonia, Bodo Möller Chemie now also distributes Henkel adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.
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Superhydrophic coating for the use in marine environments
A new paper describes a flexible and transparent superhydrophobic coating on cotton fabrics with high mechanical and chemical stability for underwater insulation.
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Akzo Nobel will not take over Kansai Paint’s activities in Africa
Akzo Nobel and Kansai Paint mutually agree not to proceed with African transaction.
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Orion opens second plant in China
Specialty chemicals company Orion has celebrated the completion of its first greenfield project – a carbon black plant in eastern China that is intended to supply fast-growing demand in Asia.
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Super slippery surface for heritage conservation
A new paper introduces a biomimetic super slippery surface with excellent and durable anti-icing property for immovable heritage conservation.
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The PFAS Controversy (2): Global Perspectives and Regulatory Variations
Regulating over 4,730 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) globally is a formidable challenge. A recent study by SETAC identified 256 commercially relevant PFAS, shaping targeted regulatory measures....