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“The understanding of biomass polymerisation has advanced significantly“
Teemu Piesanen, R&D Chemist CH-Polymers, expands on developments in bio-based coatings. Interview by Bettina Hoffmann
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Basecoats for UV-cured multilayered wood coating systems
The aim of a new study was to analyse the influence of basecoat composition and thickness on the mechanical behavior of a UV-curable multilayered wood finishing system.
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TER Chemicals and Heubach announce distribution partnership
TER Chemicals Distribution Group has taken over responsibility for the distribution of Heubach inorganic colour pigments, anti-corrosion pigments and pigment preparations as of June 1, 2023.
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Fluorine-free and strongly adhesive superhydrophobic coating
A new work focuses on the facile fabrication of wear-resistant, fluorine-free, strongly adhesive superhydrophobic coating based on modified Silicon dioxide/silicone nanocomposites
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Active films for food packaging materials
A new work describes the development of chitosan/poly (vinyl alcohol) active films reinforced with curcumin functionalised layered double hydroxides towards food packaging.
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Inspired by spider silk: Ultra-tough and exceptionally stretchable coating
A new work portrays an ultra-tough, exceptionally stretchable, and self-recoverable bio-based coating with self-healing capabilities and visual damage detection.
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UV-curable epoxy acrylate composite coatings with high performance
A recently published study introduces UV-curable epoxy acrylate composite coatings with high flexibility, super-hydrophobicity, wear-resistance and self-healing properties.
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Bio-based anti-corrosive and anti-bacterial coating
A present work highlights ambient-cured cardanol-derived polyurea coatings for anti-corrosive and anti-bacterial applications.
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Novel anti-icing polyurethane methacrylate coatings
A new work focuses on the facile fabrication of high performance hydrophilic anti-icing polyurethane methacrylate coatings cured via UV irradiation.
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Improving the properties of kraft paper
Researchers report an amulsion polymerised styrene acrylic/nanocellulose composite coating to improve the strength and hydrophobicity of kraft paper.
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Anti-ultraviolet film for automotive glass
A recent work shows the preparation of high-performance polyurethane-polyacrylate coatings based on hyperbranched structure and their application in anti-ultraviolet film.
News Legislation
Poison centres: What leads to the obligation to update?
Notification are obliged to keep the submitted information up to date at all times. Existing notifications may have to be updated as necessary. Relevant changes leading to the obligation to update are...
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Silver nanoparticles for antimicrobial powder coated surfaces
Researchers have described the activation of silver nanoparticles by hydrophilic encapsulation for antimicrobial powder coated surfaces.
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Bio-based edible ink
Scientists have described the screen printing of a catechu (Senegalia catechu)/guar gum based edible ink for food printing and packaging applications.