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Polymer-based superhydrophobic coating against biofouling
Researchers have published a A systematic review on polymer-based superhydrophobic coating for preventing biofouling menace.
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Tesa expands plant in the USA
The Tesa Site Sparta in Michigan becomes a solvent-free production facility and gains more production space.
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Interview: “There is still a need for greater sensitivity in surface pretreatment”
Michael Pokorny, Managing Director at Mäder Germany, gives insights into challenges and growth potential in water-borne coatings. Interview by Bettina Hoffmann
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Amino acid-modified polysiloxane
A new study presents amino acid-modified polysiloxane for superior metal bonding and antimicrobial coatings.
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Brenntag opens new CASE research centre
Brenntag, has announced the opening of operations of its new "Material Science Innovation & Application Center" in Lille, France.
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Bio-inspired coating for anti-icing applications
Reserachers have decribed a surface with a reversible superhydrophobic and slippery performance, similar to Lotus leaves and fish skin, that can significantly improve the anti-icing and de-icing performance....
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Wacker expands specialty silicone production
A kick-off event at the Zhangjiagang site in Jiangsu Province (China) marks the start of construction of several new production lines, where Wacker will manufacture functional silicone fluids, silicone...
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Superhydrophobic sponges for oil-water mixture separation
A recently conducted study portrays a self-stratifying coating that enables a facile fabrication of robust superhydrophobic sponges for oil-water mixture separation.
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Innovations: The 2023 FEICA European Adhesive & Sealant Conference and EXPO
The FEICA 2023 European Adhesive & Sealant Conference and EXPO took place at the Port Aventura Convention Centre in Tarragona, Spain, from 13 to 15 September 2023 and was attended by almost 700 delegates....
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Increased yield: Composite coatings for greenhouse films
Researchers have studied waterborne polyurethane composite coatings as UV-light converter and directional infrared light barrier for light and heat management in greenhouses.
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Lanxess wants to save EUR 150 million per year
According to media reports, the specialty chemicals group Lanxess wants to save EUR 150 million per year. This would also require job cuts in Germany.
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For polar regions: Robust anti-icing surface
A new project presents a robust and reusable lubricant-infused surface with anticorrosion and anti-icing properties.
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BASF broadens its Monomers Portfolio
BASF broadens its monomers portfolio and launches bio-based 2-Octyl Acrylate.
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“Closure unlikely to have immediate impact on availabilities”
As part of its cost optimisation plan, Chemours Titanium Technologies has decided to shut down a plant in Taiwan. Titanium dioxide expert Reg Adams Artikol classifies this step and talks about the effects...