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Antimicrobial coatings with pH-responsive properties
A new study offers new opportunities for the utilisation of a simple and universal antimicrobial-loaded hydrogel coating with smart pH-responsive properties to combat bacterial colonisation and encrustation...
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New distribution agreement between BRB ST Kimyasal and Transmare
BRB ST Kimyasal, Türkiye, a full subsidiary of BRB International, appoints Transmare Chemie for sales distribution of the silicone product portfolio for coatings & inks and construction industries...
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FEICA: Support for the Green Deal
Jana Cohrs–Rahmoun, Executive Director Regulatory Affairs at FEICA, Association of the European Adhesive & Sealant Industry, outlines the situation at the market for adhesives.
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Photothermal healing performance of a metal protection coating
Researchers describe an oxidised carbon black/epoxy vitrimer composite coating for metal protection and its photothermal healing performance.
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Sika successfully closes MBCC acquisition
Sika has completed the acquisition of MBCC Group after having received all necessary regulatory approvals.
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Recent advances in adhesive materials used in the biomedical field
A new review article portrays the properties and mechanisms of natural adhesive materials, organic adhesive materials, composite adhesive materials, and underwater adhesive materials.
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Sasol Chemicals opens new laboratory in Germany
EUR 35 million project: Sasol Chemicals has opened a new research, development, and analytics (RD&A) laboratory in Brunsbüttel, Germany.
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Interview: Advancing high-performance sustainable construction materials
Dr Inken Beulich of Dow Europe explains how additives can improve the properties of construction materials and comments on challenges and advancements in this field.
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Novel way to protect aircraft
In a new work, multi-layer polyurethane silica gradient coatings were prepared using doping treatment with silica particles of different sizes and concentrations to hinder the transmission of heat and...
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Beckers announces new “Sustainable Innovation Centre
Beckers has announced the building of a new "Sustainable Innovation Centre" in the UK to unlock the potential of more sustainable coil coating technologies.
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Photoactive coating to prevent bacterial biofilms
A new study aims at developing photoactive coatings based on carbon quantum dots (CQDs) and waterborne polyurethane (WPU), capable of preventing the formation of bacterial biofilms.
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Polynt announces coatings resin plant opening
The Polynt Group expands its resin production capacity with the opening of a new site in Port Moody, BC, Canada during the second half of 2023.
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Kansai Helios completes acquisition of Beckers’ Railway Coatings business
Kansai Helios has completed its acquisition of the assets of the Railway Coatings business of Beckers Group ́s company Becker Industrie SAS, Montbrison (France).
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Call for Papers for the Pacific Coatings Show 2023
The Pacific Coatings Show will be held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from October 18-20, 2023, bringing together the entire supply chain. Part of the new event is a conference, for which the Call for Papers is...