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PPG divests traffic solutions operations in Australia and New Zealand
PPG has divested all traffic solutions operations in Australia and New Zealand to Geveko Markings, a pavement markings specialist headquartered in Sweden.
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Anti-soiling coating for photovoltaic modules
A new study describes the synthesis of transparent and superhydrophobic coatings with obvious anti-soiling performance for photovoltaic modules.
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Keyland Polymer UV Materials Spain opens new laboratory
Keyland Polymer UV Materials Spain, a subsidiary of Keyland Polymer Material Sciences, has announced the opening of its new UV cured solid resin development laboratory in Barcelona, Spain.
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Charting the future of sustainable coatings: Exclusive interview with to Jinqi Li from Covestro
Covestro's new Shanghai facility, launching in 2024, champions eco-friendly PUDs, aligning with their broader sustainability mission and setting a strong example for green production in Asia-Pacific.
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Cardanol-based epoxy anti-corrosion coatings
A new paper shows the fabrication of graphene oxide-modified self-healing microcapsules for Cardanol-based epoxy anti-corrosion coatings.
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Sherwin-Williams: Heidi Petz elected new CEO
The Sherwin-Williams Company has announced that its Board of Directors has elected Heidi G. Petz to serve as the Company's next Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2024.
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Enhanced passive radiative cooling
Researchers have described the synergistic effect of silica aerogel and titanium dioxide in porous polyurethane composite coating with enhanced passive radiative cooling performance.
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CEPE highlights benefits of decorative paints
CEPE is has launched a social media campaign highlighting the benefits of decorative paints for consumers.
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Edible films with guava leaf extract
A recently published study describes the fabrication of antimicrobial edible films from chitosan incorporated with guava leaf extract.
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Oxerra to build new manufacturing plant
Iron oxide pigment manufacturer Oxerra has announced its intention to build a manufacturing facility of complex inorganic colour pigments and a comprehensive research center in China.
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Xylitol as basis for robust acrylate coatings
A new work describes the synthesis of xylitol-based hyperbranched polyurethane acrylate and its application in self-matting acrylate coatings.
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Chameleon inspired colour-change coating
Researchers have demonstrated the sythesis of a highly robust biomimetic thermally responsive photonic crystals film by introducing thermochromic dyes.
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Bio-based UV curing coatings with good properties
Scientists have synthesised fully bio-based branched unsaturated polyester oligomers for UV curing coatings.
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Improved quality: Coating of baker’s yeast
Researchers have studied the effect of different materials on the coating of baker’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) with the fluidised bed method.