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One of the many highlights at the European Coatings Show in Nuremberg in March 2023 will be the Pre-Conference Tutorials. They will take place on 26 March, the evening before the European Coatings Show...

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Novel amphiphilic self-healing coatings

Researchers have prepared a self-healing antifouling coating with excellent mechanical strength was prepared via a simple “one-step” method.

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Vencorex expands aliphatic isocyanates production

Vencorex is investing in its Freeport site in Texas to meet the rising demand for specialty aliphatic isocyanates used in the production of low VOC polyurethane coatings and adhesives.

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Epoxy coating with low Zn content and high corrosion protection

Researchers have presented a way to reduce the Zn amount in modified waterborne epoxy coatings with enhanced corrosion resistance.

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Structure-property relationship of silane-modified polyurethane

A new review focuses on the structure and properties relationship of silane modify PU and the synthesis strategy for modifing PU as per desire application.

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Phosphorous-containing bio-based flame-retardant materials

A new review decribes recent developments in phosphorous-containing bio-based flame-retardant materials for coatings.

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Adler new member of Climate Alliance Tyrol

The Climate Alliance network supports companies, communities and educational institutions in their commitment to a sustainable economy and society. Recently, the Austrian paint manufacturer Adler also...

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Kickstart the conference

Complement your show experience, arrive a day early and brush up on some basic skills with a topic of your choice.

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Measuring the dust adhesion on sun reflecting mirrors

Researchers have assessed the dust adhesion forces on hydrophilic and hydrophobic glasses at two representative solar power sites in Morocco.

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Kuraray signs distribution agreement with Gehring-Montgomery

Kuraray, the global speciality chemicals company headquartered in Japan, has a new distribution partner for polyvinyl butyral (PVB) resins in North America.

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A mixed picture for architectural coatings

Solid growth in Asia-Pacific and Middle East and Africa is expected, while Europe will show slowest growth.

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Water-based resins for fire protection

A new study focuses on the performance of different water-based resins in the formulation of intumescent coatings for passive fire protection.

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BCF advocates for recruiting apprentices

As part of the UK’s National Apprenticeship Week 2023, the British Coatings Federation (BCF) are encouraging coatings employers to take advantage of the wide range of apprenticeships available to help...

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On the way to better water-based anti-corrosion coatings

Researchers have studied the coupled effect of water absorption and ion transport in hydrated latex anti-corrosion coatings.