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Omya anncounces the acquisition of Bublon
Omya, a global producer of industrial minerals, has acquired Bublon GmbH, a technology leader in producing lightweight fillers / microspheres based on the controlled thermal expansion of raw perlite.
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Enhanced anticorrosive performance of epoxy coatings
Researchers recently described the the preparation of modified montmorillonite/graphene oxide composites to enhance the anticorrosive performance of epoxy coatings.
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PPG opens “Color Creation Lab” in China
PPG has announced the opening of a "Color Creation Lab" in collaboration with automaker Chery Automobile.
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Smart paints for surface temperature measurements
A new study describes the optimised curing and coating of smart paints for surface temperature measurements.
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Krahn Chemie starts cooperation with Aeropor
Krahn has entered into a new cooperation with lightweight aggregates specialist Aeropor Materials GmbH in Viereth, Germany.
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Development of bio-based polyester-urethane-acrylate from citric acid
A novel UV-curable hyperbranched polyester-urethane-acrylate (PUA) resin was successfully synthesised using citric acid as a core bio-based material and ester-urethane-acrylate linkage as the arm and was...
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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.