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Scott Bader partners with Safic-Alcan

Scott Bader France is has announced a new partnership with Safic-Alcan, effective immediately, for the distribution of rheology modifiers and acrylic dispersions across France.

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Jatropha oil in anti-corrosion coatings

During a recent study, bio-based acrylated and epoxidised jatropha oil was incorporated with graphene nanoplatelets to formulate corrosion resistance coatings.

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Stahl to acquire ICP Industrial Solutions Group

Stahl has agreed to acquire ICP Industrial Solutions Group (ISG), a leader in high-performance packaging coatings. This transaction is expected to strengthen Stahl’s position in the field of specialty...

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Colloidal silver as innovative multifunctional pigment

A new study aims to assess the effect of two different colloidal silver amounts on the durability and biocidal activity of a water-borne wood paint.

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Kansai Helios completes acquisition of CWS Lackfabrik

Kansai Helios has completed the acquisition of German powder coatings and resins manufacturer CWS Lackfabrik.

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Novel eco-friendly antifouling coatings

A new study presents self-renewable amphiphilic coatings with low water swelling and excellent biofilm prevention properties.

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Istanbul Technical University mourns Prof. Yusuf Yağcı

 One of the pioneers in photopolymer sciences passed away on 30 January.

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Akzo Nobel: 100% renewable electricity in North America

According to a press statement, all of Akzo Nobel’s locations in North America are now operating on 100% renewable electricity. This is intended to underline the company's ambition of reducing carbon...

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Polluted seas: Bacteria really eat plastic

The bacterium Rhodococcus ruber eats and actually digests plastic. This has been shown in laboratory experiments by PhD student Maaike Goudriaan at Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ)....

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Univar Solutions and Dow announce new partnership

Univar Solutions has announced a new distribution relationship for Dow's key acrylic emulsion polymers in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

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Transparent and foldable protective coating

A new study presents a transparent and flame-retardant hybrid protective coating with high surface hardness that is yet foldable.

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Elementis and Grolman sign exclusive distribution agreement

Elementis and Grolman Group are set to begin an exclusive distribution relationship for DACH and Central Eastern Europe, effective beginning inf March, 2023.

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Bio-based coating for an extended strawberry shelf-life

Researchers have developed bioactive coatings from loquat seed starch to extend the storage period of strawberries.

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New cooperation between Devine Chemicals and Van Weezenbeek Dispersions

Since February 2023, the British additives manufacturer Devine Chemicals and the Dutch trading house Van Weezenbeek Dispersions have been cooperating in Germany.