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Bioinspired corrosion and abrasion protection for steel structures
Researchers have prepared a bioinspired flexible polybenzoxazine coat and enhanced its mechanical hardness and adhesion strength by biologically derived tannic acid.
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Interview: “The verdict is of eminent importance
The European Court has overturned the imposed labeling requirement for titanium dioxide. Hans-Helmuth Schmidt, managing director of CWS Powder Coatings, as well as Dr Martin Kanert, managing director of...
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Sika to sell selected MBCC Group admixture assets
Sika and Ineos Enterprises have signed an agreement for the acquisition of MBCC Group’s admixtures assets in the US, Canada, Europe, and the UK and its entire operations in Australia, and New Zealand....
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Hairy” superhydrophobic surfaces
A new study presents novel superhydrophobic surfaces with excellent mechanical robustness, underwater stability and drag-reduction property.
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BASF breaks ground on MDI capacity expansion project
BASF has broken ground on the third and final phase of the methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) expansion project at its Verbund site in Geismar, Louisiana, announced in July 2022.
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Sebaceous gland-inspired de-icing coating
Researchers have presented a self-lubricated de-icing coating that is continuously secreting lubricants and has been inspired by sebaceous glands.
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Teknos Germany plans to relocate its production
Teknos Germany has recently completed a strategic review of its production footprint in Germany. As a result, a relocation of production from Fulda to Brüggen is now planned.
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Cardanol based polyamine coatings for anti-corrosive applications
Cardanol was successfully converted to polyamine resins. The fabricated coatings were hydrophobic and depicted excellent corrosion resistance.
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“A radical change in the way coatings are manufactured
We asked Dr Eva García-Lecina, Director of Cidetec Surface Engineering about trends in functional coatings.
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Elementis and Grolman sign exclusive distribution agreement
Grolman Group and Elementis have signed an exclusive distribution agreement for the Elementis Talc range for the CAS industry in UK and Ireland, effective 1st Jan 2023.
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Novel epoxy coating for corrosion protection of steel
In a new study, 4-Aminoantipyrine (AAP) was grafted on graphene oxide (GO) via the hydrothermal strategy (GO@AAP) to improve the corrosion resistant property of epoxy coating.
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Azelis extends partnership with Sun Chemical
Azelis and Sun Chemical have extended their distribution partnership to France and Benelux for the industrial chemicals market.
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Casein as sustainable green flame retardant
Researchers have portrayed waterborne hybrid polyurethane coatings containing Casein as sustainable flame retardant through different synthesis approaches.
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Büfa acquires composites business from JKS
Büfa Composite Systems from Oldenburg, Germany, has taken over the distribution activities in the composites sector of Joh. Klinglhuber & Söhne (JKS) in Austria. The company now operates under the...