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Enhanced properties of a bio-based epoxide coating
A new study presents a comparison of bio-based epoxide-diamine coatings prepared with acyclic and cyclic aliphatic diamines.
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Röhm celebrates official opening of its new innovation center
After 18 months of construction, the chemical company Röhm officially opened a new innovation center at its site in Worms, Germany, together with the managing partner of the Thelen Group, the real estate...
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“Energy consumption is at the heart of innovation”
Yassine Nagazi, Project Manager and Business Developer at Formulaction, summarises why functional coatings are consolidating their position. Interview by Bettina Hoffmann
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EMI and UV–IR shielding properties
A new study focuses on the investigation of EMI and UV–IR shielding properties of wool and cotton/elastane nanocomposite fabrics.
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Sika invests in macro fibres
Sika has increased production capacities for macro fibres at its plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, thus extending a product line of strategic importance for Region Americas.
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Modified: Antimicrobial PET material
Researchers desrcibe the plasma deposition of silver nanoparticles onto PET surfaces for the preparation of antimicrobial materials.
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IGL Coatings appoints exclusive distributor for the Netherlands
IGL Coatings has announced the appointment of Quality Detail Distribution (“IGL Coatings Netherlands”) as its exclusive distributor for its automotive coatings in the Netherlands.
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Robotic painting: mimicking human applicators
Robotically assisted painting is widely used for spray and dip applications. However, use of robots for coating substrates using a roller applicator has not been systematically investigated.
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Interview: “Biggest challenge is accuracy of data”
Partha Majumdar, Senior Research Scientist at Dow Coating Materials, explains how the availability of data can help formulators. Interview by Bettina Hoffmann
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IN Groupe acquires Gleitsmann Security Inks
IN Groupe has agreed to acquire 100% of the shares of Gleitsmann Security Inks GmbH (“GSI”) from Hubergroup Deutschland GmbH for an undisclosed consideration in cash.
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Robust superhydrophilic antifogging coatings by a facile sol–gel method
In a new study, a simple one-step sol–gel process was applied to synthesise Silicon dioxide-based superhydrophilic antifogging coatings on glass substrates.
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BASF to supply Neopentyl Glycol from Zhanjiang to Khua
BASF and Zhejiang Guanghua Technology Co.,Ltd. (Khua) have signed a Letter of Intent for the supply of Neopentyl Glycol (NPG) from BASF’s Zhanjiang Verbund site to Khua.
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Urushi film cured through thermal polymerisation
Ususally, the oxidative polymerisation method is used to cure urushi film (oriental lacquer). Researchers have now focused on thermal polymerisation and present interesting findings.
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Bodo Möller Chemie distributes Medmix products in Mexico
Successful continuation of distribution in Spain and Portugal: with the official distribution right of medmix products for Mexico, the specialty chemicals expert now lays the foundation for the development...