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The hydration of tricalcium aluminate in Portland cement-related systems
In a recently published review article, experiments, simulations and derived theories for the hydration of tricalcium aluminate in Portland cement-related systems are summarised and further conclusions...
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Dataphysics Instruments Opens Technical Office in France
Dataphysics Instruments, a leading company in the field of surface and interface analysis, opens a technical office in Metz, France.
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Correlation between curing behavior and properties
Researchers have investigated the correlation between the curing behavior and the properties of acrylic powder coatings.
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Sika acquires Thiessen Team USA
Sika has acquired Thiessen Team USA, a US manufacturer of shotcrete and grouting products for the mining industry in the USA.
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Effective multinozzle electrospray method
When an electrospray system with multinozzles is considered for the faster process of producing large substrates, the drying process may be completely different than for a single-nozzle system. Researchers...
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Solid foundation for industrial wood coatings
The global market for industrial wood coatings is expected to grow at 3.8 % CAGR between 2022 and 2027 with wood furniture the highest-performing segment. According to PRA’s latest Irfab Industrial...
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Applied Graphene Materials rebrands as Universal Matter GBR
Building upon the recent acquisition by Universal Matter Inc, Applied Graphene Materials UK Ltd ("AGM") is changing the company name to Universal Matter GBR Ltd, effective immediately.
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Cyclic carbonates as crosslinkers for biobased feedstocks
For a successful and competitive application of bio-based adhesive systems in the wood-based panel industry, reactive, preferably water-soluble crosslinkers are required, which also cure thermally with...
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Baumit opens new plant near Hamburg
According to Baumit, it has invested EUR 16 million in the new construction of the Wittenborn site near Hamburg. This is intended to increase the availability of the entire product range throughout the...
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Coated acrylic fabric for antimicrobial and antioxidant textiles
There is an increase in public awareness of functional textiles, which strive to produce innovative fabrics for specific applications. A recent study introcuces Polydopamine-AgNPs coated acrylic fabric...
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Holcim acquires Minerales y Agregados
Holcim has announced the acquisition of Minerales y Agregados, a leader in advanced mortars and adhesives in Guatemala.
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Novel smart composite coating for magnesium alloys
Researchers report a smart composite coating with self-reporting and self-healing functions to enhance the corrosion protection for magnesium alloys.
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“Surface treatments are needed that do not alter the visual impression but enhance resistance“
We spoke to Dr Gerhard Grüll, head of department at Holzforschung Austria, about sustainability and other drivers of innovation in wood coatings. Interview by Bettina Hoffmann
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New base for Adler Cesko and Adler Slovensko
The Austrian company Adler Lacke has set up a new base on the outskirts of Brno (Czech Republic), which the teams of the subsidiaries Adler Cesko and Adler Slovensko will use in future as a joint base...