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Tough, transparent and antibacterial WPU
Researchers have presented a high strength, tough and transparent waterborne polyurethane with good antibacterial performance.
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Functional coatings in the focus of the November issue
The November issue of the European Coatings Journal is out. It features a full package on functional coatings: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews.
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Solesis expands coating capabilities with the acquisition of Polyzen
Solesis has acquired Polyzen, a leading developer and manufacturer of polymer-based film and coating technologies for the medical device and biopharmaceutical industries.
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Hybrid pattern surfaces for improved fog harvesting efficiency
A recently conducted study focuses on the design and optimisation of hybrid superhydrophobic–hydrophilic pattern surfaces for an improved fog harvesting efficiency.
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Sto acquires remaining shares in Sto Italia
Sto SE & Co. KGaA, one of the major international manufacturers of products and systems for building coatings, has acquired the remaining 48 % of the shares in Sto Italia Srl, Empoli/Italy, from the...
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Protecting international data exchange
Whenever software sends personal data to countries outside the EU, the threat of data protection violations is never far away.
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Siloxane-based high solid acrylic latex
Scientists have developed a siloxane-based acrylic latex by mini-emulsion polymerisation for coatings with improved water resistance.
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Ankush to distribute Hexigone’s corrosion inhibitors in India
Hexigone Inhibitors has announced a partnership with Ankush Enterprise to promote the company's technology throughout the Indian Paint and Coatings Market.
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Novel hydrophobic hybrid film coatings
A new study describes the preparation of hydrophobic hybrid film coatings from siloxane-modified polyacrylate associated with nano-fumed silica and organo-modified clay.
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BRB Silicones appoints Retba for distribution in Africa
BRB Silicones South Africa, a full subsidiary of BRB International, has appointed Retba for sales distribution of silicone product portfolio for paint, coatings and inks in 19 African countries.
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Eco-friendly self-polishing antifouling coating
A recently conducted study presents a self-polishing antifouling coating via eugenol ester hydrolysis. The coating showed good antibacterial and anti-algal properties.
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Wacker launches sustainability award
Wacker has established a sustainability prize that will be awarded annually to projects implementing the Group’s sustainability goals.
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Enhanced corrosion resistance of sintered NdFeB magnets
A new study focuses on the corrosion resistance of functionalised carbon nanotubes enhanced epoxy coatings on sintered NdFeB magnets.
News Coatings Technologies
Market overview for water borne coatings
The use of water-borne coatings is developing encouragingly. In 2021, the global market for water-borne coatings reached a volume of around 35 million metric tons and a value of almost EUR 96 billion,...