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Coated acrylic fabric for antimicrobial and antioxidant textiles
There is an increase in public awareness of functional textiles, which strive to produce innovative fabrics for specific applications. A recent study introcuces Polydopamine-AgNPs coated acrylic fabric...
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Holcim acquires Minerales y Agregados
Holcim has announced the acquisition of Minerales y Agregados, a leader in advanced mortars and adhesives in Guatemala.
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Novel smart composite coating for magnesium alloys
Researchers report a smart composite coating with self-reporting and self-healing functions to enhance the corrosion protection for magnesium alloys.
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“Surface treatments are needed that do not alter the visual impression but enhance resistance“
We spoke to Dr Gerhard Grüll, head of department at Holzforschung Austria, about sustainability and other drivers of innovation in wood coatings. Interview by Bettina Hoffmann
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New base for Adler Cesko and Adler Slovensko
The Austrian company Adler Lacke has set up a new base on the outskirts of Brno (Czech Republic), which the teams of the subsidiaries Adler Cesko and Adler Slovensko will use in future as a joint base...
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Improving corrosion resistance of epoxy coating
A recent study describes an improved corrosion resistance of epoxy coating by optimising the stress distribution and dispersion of Silicon dioxide filler.
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New cooperation between Vits Technology and Münzing Chemie
Vits Technology and Münzing Chemie have announced their cooperation in the field of product development for process technology and additives for wood processing. Together, advances are to be achieved...
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American Coatings Conference 2024: Call for papers open
The American Coatings Conference is held in conjunction with the American Coatings Show, which runs April 30 to May 2, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The call for papers is already open.
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Electrodeposition coating for self-cleaning, anti-graffiti and corrosion protection
In a new study, a UV-curable anti-smudge cathodic electrophoretic coating was developed by free radical copolymerisation of various acrylic monomers using heptadecafluorodecyl acrylate (FOEA) as a functional...
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Krahn Chemie expands cooperation with Lanxess
With new distribution rights, Krahn intends to strengthen the local presence of the Lanxess biocide portfolio in Germany, Austria, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
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Bionic coating inspired by pachliopta aristolochiae wings
A recent study describes the fabrication of core-shell Ni@C@PANI nanocomposite-based bionic coating with multi-bands EWM adaptability inspired by porous structure of pachliopta aristolochiae wings.
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Bodo Möller Chemie expands cooperative partnership with Henkel
The Bodo Möller Chemie Group is expanding its cooperative partnership with manufacturer Henkel Adhesive Technologies. The special chemicals experts are now also distributing to Belgium, Luxembourg and...
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Biodegradable coating material for water-soluble fertilisers
In a new study, hyperbranched poly(ε-caprolactones) grafted from hydrohydroxymethylated sunflower oil were prepared and used as coating materials to prepare slow release diammonium phosphate (DAP) fertiliser....
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Akzo Nobel opens new Research and Development Centre
Akzo Nobel has announced the opening of its new Research and Development (R&D) Center in High Point, NC. It is designed as a product development facility and customer support center for the wood coatings...