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Improving corrosion resistance of epoxy coating
A recent study describes an improved corrosion resistance of epoxy coating by optimising the stress distribution and dispersion of Silicon dioxide filler.
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New cooperation between Vits Technology and Münzing Chemie
Vits Technology and Münzing Chemie have announced their cooperation in the field of product development for process technology and additives for wood processing. Together, advances are to be achieved...
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American Coatings Conference 2024: Call for papers open
The American Coatings Conference is held in conjunction with the American Coatings Show, which runs April 30 to May 2, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The call for papers is already open.
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Electrodeposition coating for self-cleaning, anti-graffiti and corrosion protection
In a new study, a UV-curable anti-smudge cathodic electrophoretic coating was developed by free radical copolymerisation of various acrylic monomers using heptadecafluorodecyl acrylate (FOEA) as a functional...
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Krahn Chemie expands cooperation with Lanxess
With new distribution rights, Krahn intends to strengthen the local presence of the Lanxess biocide portfolio in Germany, Austria, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
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Bionic coating inspired by pachliopta aristolochiae wings
A recent study describes the fabrication of core-shell Ni@C@PANI nanocomposite-based bionic coating with multi-bands EWM adaptability inspired by porous structure of pachliopta aristolochiae wings.
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Bodo Möller Chemie expands cooperative partnership with Henkel
The Bodo Möller Chemie Group is expanding its cooperative partnership with manufacturer Henkel Adhesive Technologies. The special chemicals experts are now also distributing to Belgium, Luxembourg and...
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Biodegradable coating material for water-soluble fertilisers
In a new study, hyperbranched poly(ε-caprolactones) grafted from hydrohydroxymethylated sunflower oil were prepared and used as coating materials to prepare slow release diammonium phosphate (DAP) fertiliser....
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Akzo Nobel opens new Research and Development Centre
Akzo Nobel has announced the opening of its new Research and Development (R&D) Center in High Point, NC. It is designed as a product development facility and customer support center for the wood coatings...
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Macro vision has to be on top of our minds
João Luís Serrenho, Vice chairman CIN Coatings, gives insights into the protective coatings market. Interview by Bettina Hoffmann
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Highly-transparent fluorinated epoxy coating
Researchers have prepared a novel omniphobic epoxy coating prepared via ring-opening of thiolactone and thiol-click reactions.
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PPG appoints Alisha Bellezza vice president, global Automotive Coatings
PPG has announced the appointment of Alisha Bellezza as vice president, global Automotive Coatings, effective July 17, 2023. Bellezza, who will report to Kevin Braun, PPG senior vice president, Industrial...
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New crosslinking method for waterborne polyurethane
A new study proposes a novel strategy of crosslinking for waterborne polyurethane using dibromide as a crosslinker and 1,1,3,3-tetramethylguanidine (TMG) as an esterification promotor.
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Sika expands production in India
Sika is opening a new plant in Kharagpur, eastern India, and continues to expand production capacity in the fast-growing Indian market.