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Smart sensing coatings for early warning of degradations
A new review article summarises the characteristics of various stages of corrosion under coatings, and systematically reviews previous studies on sensitive coatings and self-warning coatings.
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Toyo Ink SC Holding changes trade name to Artience
Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co., Ltd., the parent company of the Toyo Ink Group, has announced that it has resolved to change its trade name to Artience Co., Ltd. effective January 1, 2024.
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New way for oil-water separation
A new work proposes a novel strategy for designing a a coating on a copper mesh to produce a highly stable underwater oleophobic mesh for oil-water separation with high water flux and separation efficiency....
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Brenntag commences operations at new site in China
Brenntag has announced the official licensing and start of full commercial operations at a new site in China, located Zhangjiagang, about 150 kilometers from Shanghai.
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Towards polyelectrolyte complex films by means of plasticisation
Researchers have successfully applied polyelectrolyte complex coatings in one step. To form a homogenous solution, the properties of the plasticisers and the polyelectrolytes should match.
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The ECS opens its doors
After a successful first conference day on Monday, the European Coatings Show has now opened its doors on Tuesday, March 28.
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Wacker expands production of silicone sealants
In response to growing demand, the Wacker chemical group is expanding its production and cartridge filling capacities for silicone sealants at its site in Nünchritz, Germany.
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New and more simple way to SLIPS
From an environmental perspective, slippery liquid-infused porous surface (SLIPS) have great potential to substitute for traditional antifouling coatings due to their green and broad-spectrum antifouling...
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Nordmann opens subsidiary in the Netherlands
Nordmann has announced the foundation of its subsidiary in the Netherlands. The new company, based in Capelle aan den IJssel, will be named Nordmann BeNeLux B.V.
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Novel method for 1 K waterborne polyurethane clearcoats
A new study presents a waterborne polyurethane clearcoat with excellent chemical and physical performance through an encapsulation system.
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BASF expands polymer dispersions production
BASF has announced plans to expand its polymer dispersions production capacity by adding a second production line at its site in the Daya Bay Petrochemical Industrial Park in Guangdong, China.
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New way to produce antifouling coatings
Researchers present an eco-friendly new marine antifouling strategy from natural products. The antifouling mechanism exploits synergistic effects of antifoulant and fouling release.
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Univar Solutions to be acquired by Apollo Funds
Univar Solutions and Apollo have announced that funds managed by affiliates of Apollo (the "Apollo Funds") have entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire the company.
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Good infrastructure, workforce and access to the global supply chain
Byk officially opened its second manufacturing facility in China, expanding existing premises with laboratories and administration in Shanghai. We spoke to Gerd Judith, Managing Director Marketing &...