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Enhanced properties of epoxy resin films
A new work introduces enhanced mechanical and thermal properties while maintaining transparency of epoxy resin film by introducing shear-oriented cellulose nanocrystals.
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CEPE: Reimagining the coatings industry for a sustainable future
The CEPE Annual Conference and General Assembly, the premier event for the European paints and coatings industry, is taking place from 28 to 30 September 2023 in Milan, Italy. Under the motto “Reimagining...
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Brenntag under pressure from investors
According to news agency dpa, Brenntag's management is under pressure from activist investors who favour a split-up of the group.
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New epoxy resin resists flames and reduces waste
Empa researchers have developed an epoxy resin that can be repaired and recycled, in addition to being flame-retardant and mechanically strong. Potential applications range from coating for wooden flooring...
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Safic-Alcan and Union Colours: New distribution agreement
Safic-Alcan, global distributor of specialty chemicals, has announced a new agreement, effective immediately, with Union Colours, the European Division of Sincol Corporation.
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Sustainable lignin-based coatings
During a new study, researchers have desrcibes the layer-by-layer assembly of sustainable lignin-based coatings for food packaging applications.
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Bakelite Synthetics to acquire LRBG Chemicals
Bakelite Synthetics has announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase and acquire LRBG Chemicals, a Canadian resin manufacturer and developer, with facilities in Longueuil...
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Bio-based coating: Despite challenges, optimism prevails
A rapidly developing market spurred on by green regulations and consumer awareness, bio-based coatings still have a few hurdles to overcome. Industry experts from Clariant, Spolchemie and IVM Chemicals...
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Facile water-based superhydrophobic coating
A recent paper presents robust, anti-icing, and anti-fouling superhydrophobic coatings enabled by water-based coating solution.
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Hoffmann Mineral: Alexander Zahn new Area Sales Manager
Hoffmann Mineral has named Alexander Zahn the new Area Sales Manager for USA, UK, and other territories.
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Graphite flakes based anti-icing coatings
Scientists recently described electrothermal/photothermal superhydrophobic coatings based on micro/nano graphite flakes for efficient anti-icing and de-icing.
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Covestro advances polyurethane dispersions capabilities
Covestro has completed construction on a new production facility for polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) in Shanghai, China.
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Isosorbide-based polyurethane acrylate resins
A new paper discusses the synthesis of renewable isosorbide-based polyurethane acrylate resins for UV-cured coating with adjustable properties.
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Sto acquires remaining shares in Viacor Polymer
Sto SE & Co. KGaA has acquired the remaining 49.9 % of shares in Viacor Polymer GmbH, based in Rottenburg am Neckar, Germany, from the previous minority owner.