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“Greatest opportunities in anti-corrosive and chemical-resistant coatings“
Universal Matter UK, a wholly owned subsidiary of Universal Matter, has agreed to takeover all shares of Applied Graphene Materials UK and Applied Graphene Materials. We spoke to John van Leeuwen, CEO...
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New Review: Common optical fibre coatings
From acrylates to silicones: A new review provides a comparison among four most utilised, commercially available types of coating material for optical fibre coatings used for normal to harsh environments....
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Advances in self-healing anticorrosive coatings
A new review article gives a comprehensive overview of the advances of design and application in self-healing anticorrosive coating.
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Actega plans new facility in North Carolina
Actega, manufacturer of specialty coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants and compounds for the print and packaging industry, has announced its plans to open a new facility in Kings Mountain, North Carolina....
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Using biochar instead of graphite
A recently conducted study presents the production and application of biochar in a UV radiation-curable epoxy paint as a substitute for graphite.
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Sharon Harte first female President of the BCF
At the 2023 Annual Conference, the British Coatings Federation (BCF) has elected the first female President in its 111-year history.
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Coffee against marine biofouling
Researchers have reported a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) coating with coffee as antifoulant.
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PPG invests EUR 41 million to boost global powder production
PPG has announced a USD 44 million (EUR 41 million) investment to upgrade five powder coating manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Latin America.
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Glass transition temperature of epoxy amine coatings
Scientists have studied the effect of the glass transition temperature of commercial epoxy–amine coatings on their performance in marine environment.
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Jowat builds manufacturing facility in China
The adhesive manufacturer Jowat further expands its presence on the Asia-Pacific market with an own adhesive center in China.
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North and West Africa a region of opportunities
North and West Africa remains a region of opportunities for suppliers to the paints and coatings industry, and offers plenty of challenges.
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Novel method for antistatic and antibacterial coatings
Reserchers describe the production of an antistatic and antibacterial two-component waterborne polyurethane coating.
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OQ Chemicals: Cost-cutting program and realignment
OQ Chemicals is implementing a two-year cost-saving program that includes organisational realignment and workforce reductions in Germany. The company cites high raw material and energy prices as well as...
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Durable superhydrophobic surfaces
A new study describes semi-transparent superhydrophobic surfaces with improved mechanical strength and thermal stability obtained through simple spray coating.