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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 &...
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Improved wear and corrosion resistance epoxy coatings
A recent study describes a rough polydopamine-modified graphene oxide layer assembled on single-walled microcapsules. The wear-corrosion resistance and scratch healing of the coating were significantly...
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Evonik invests in Interface Polymers
Evonik has invested in the British company Interface Polymers. This company’s additives simplify the processing of plastics such as mixtures with polyethylene or polypropylene.
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Protective coatings: “Sustainability is one of the biggest trends”
Jonathan Bird, Global Marketing Manager for Resins & Polymers, The Performance Coatings Group, Lubrizol Advanced Materials, talks about trends in protective coatings and how the trend towards sustainability...
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Superhydrophobic composite coating for anti-icing
A new paper provides a simple and convenient way to prepare functional self-healing superhydrophobic coating, and a new idea for the preparation of anti-icing coating.