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British Coatings Federation publishes roadmap to Net Zero
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has launched its Net Zero Roadmap, outlining how the UK coatings sector will reach Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050, with a 38 per cent reduction in scope 1 and 2...
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Novel anti-fouling coating
Researchers have decribed the fabrication of an anti-fouling coating based on epoxy resin with a double antibacterial effect via an in situ polymerisation strategy.
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Former Russian factories of PPG, Hempel and Jotun now united
According to a "Coatings World" report, the Lithum Group, the former Russian branch of Norwegian paint maker Jotun, has become the largest coating manufacturer in Russia after taking over the business...
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Bioactive composite coatings on magnesium alloys
A newly published paper focuses on the electrophoretic deposition of tetracycline loaded bioactive glasses/chitosan as antibacterial and bioactive composite coatings on magnesium alloys.
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Sika expands production capacity for concrete admixtures
The Swiss company Sika has announced the expansion of its production capacities for concrete admixtures in the USA
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Mussel inspired improvement of epoxy resin
A new study describes the preparation of bio-inspired liquid-infused surface on epoxy resin coating for reliable hydrophobic and anti-corrosion properties.
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BASF increases defoamer capacity
BASF has announced the expansion of defoamer capacity at its Dilovasi plant in Turkey.
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CoSI 2024 is calling for papers
The 19th Edition of the Coatings Science International Conference - CoSI 2024 - will be held from June 24 – 27th 2024 in Noordwijk, the Netherlands. Scientific contributions can now be submitted.
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The PFAS Controversy (1): Navigating a Global Call for Ban Amidst Complex Challenges
PFAS has come into universal usage when invoking any chemical included in a family of fluorine-containing chemical compounds that are used by a nearly endless list of manufacturers producing a staggering...
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Flexo-ink for anticounterfeit applications
Researchers have presented mechano- and solvato-fluorochromic chalcone and its water-based flexo-ink for anticounterfeit applications.
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Adler launches expansion and modernisation project
With the "Factory of the Future", paint manufacturer Adler intends to further expand and modernise its production in the coming years, particularly in the area of environmentally friendly water-based coatings....
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Facile way for self-lubricating coatings
A recently published paper describes robust silicon dioxide/polymer hybrid microcapsule synthesised via emulsion photo-polymerisation and its application in self-lubricating coatings.
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Henkel switches to recycled cartridges
Henkel is gradually converting its portfolio of assembly adhesives and joint sealants in Europe to recycled cartridges.
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Chemical Regulations in the UK: BCF “cautiously optimistic”
A newly published "policy direction" by Defra for UK REACH has been received with "cautious optimism" by the British Coatings Federation.