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Functional coatings: high in performance, high in sales

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Thriving Market: Functional Coatings Take Center Stage in Growth

Functional coatings are increasingly requested by the most varied industrial sectors. By Chiara Foppa Pedretti, contributing author.

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Improving the thermal efficiency of roof-coatings

A recent work proposes the improvement of the thermal efficiency of organic roof-coatings through design aimed at increasing the durability of thermochromic pigments.

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Slippery marine antifouling coatings

Researchers propose infusing paraffin-based lubricant into micro-/nanostructures for constructing slippery marine antifouling coatings.

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Eco-friendly wood protection

Researchers have described an eco-friendly and facile method to prepare waterborne polyurethane based fire-resistant and waterproof coatings for wood protection.

Andre van Linden, Director of Scientific Academic Partnerships at Akzo Nobel, shares his insights on the future of functional coatings and their role in addressing challenges in the energy and environmental sectors.

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The Future of Functional Coatings: Innovations for Energy Efficiency, Sustainability and Safety

The realm of functional coatings is undergoing a renaissance, driven by the challenges of energy efficiency, sustainability, and safety. Andre van Linden, Director of Scientific Academic Partnerships at...

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News Application Areas

Flame-retardant superhydrophobic cotton fabric

Scientists have constructed a stable flame-retardant superhydrophobic cotton fabric (FRS-CF) via a simple impregnation method.

Håndverksgruppen continues to grow in Sweden and adds Holmströms Golvläggning to its group of companies.

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News Markets & Companies

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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News Coatings Technologies

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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News Markets & Companies

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....

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, innovations, and collaborative solutions.

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News Legislation

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,...