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Mechano-bactericidal nanostructured surface
Researchers have presented nature-inspired mechano-bactericidal nanostructured surfaces with photothermally enhanced antibacterial performances.
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Co-existence of superhydrophobic and hygroscopic properties
Researchers report that nanoscale chemical heterogeneity enables the co-existence of superhydrophobic and hygroscopic properties.
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Dye-loaded nanoparticles for eco-friendly textile inkjet printing
A new study portrays the fabrication of antireflective coatings on cotton surface using dye-loaded nanoparticles for eco-friendly textile inkjet printing.
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Sensing bone regeneration with conductive inks
Newly developed biocompatible conductive inks are used to monitor bone regeneration after a fracture, as Ana María Escobar, principal researcher for coatings and inks at Leitat Managing Technologies,...
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Sika acquires Peruvian manufacturer of mortar products
Sika has agreed to acquire a leading manufacturer of tile setting materials operating under the umbrella brand Chema in Peru. The acquisition strengthens Sika’s position in the fast-growing mortar market....
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Manganese-doped zinc molybdate with synergistic corrosion resistance effects
Zinc molybdate (ZM) materials modified with different elements have a variety of properties, and therefore the study of metal elements modification for improvement in corrosion protection of ZM can be...
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Akzo Nobel completes acquisition of Sherwin-Williams’ chinese decorative paints business
Akzo Nobel has completed the acquisition of the Chinese Decorative Paints business of Sherwin-Williams, which is known within Sherwin-Williams as the Chinese Architectural Paint business.
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Cautious and targeted approach to acquisitions
The consolidation in the paints and coatings sector continues. Even though the speed and number of transactions declined last year, M&A activity is not absent. By Damir Gagro.
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Susceptibility of wood to mold and blue stain fungi
Researchers have studied the susceptibility of surface-modified superhydrophobic wood and acetylated wood to mold and blue stain fungi.
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PPG inaugurates centre of excellence for automotive colours
PPG has inaugurated a centre of excellence at its Quattordio, Italy site that is intended to increase the efficiency for automotive colour development and application.
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Nanocomposite coating materials reinforced by nanocellulose
A recent study presents polyester–melamine coil coating formulation reinforced with surface-modified cellulose nanofibrils.
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Companies to separate joint MDI production in China
BASF, Huntsman, Shanghai Hua Yi, Shanghai Chlor-Alkali Chemical Co. Ltd. and Sinopec Shanghai Gaoqiao Petrochemical Co. Ltd. are about to separate joint MDI production in Caojing, China.
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Corrosion control by self-healing epoxy coatings
Scientists have studied the corrosion control by autonomous self-healing epoxy coatings based on superabsorbent healing agents.
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IMCD appoints Lior Dadon as new Managing Director in Israel
IMCD Israel, part of IMCD Group, a has appointed Lior Dadon, as Managing Director for Israel, effective on July 1st, 2023.