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Slow-release fertilisers by biodegradable coating
In a recent study, biodegradable sodium alginate–lignin (SA-L) blend formulations at different SA/L ratios were developed as low-cost coating material for highly efficient slow-release di-ammonium phosphate...
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ASK Chemicals inaugurates new plant in Mexico
ASK Chemicals has celebrated the opening of its new production facility in El Carmen near Monterrey, Mexico. The new site will produce high-performance binders and coatings for the Mexican market.
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Interview: “The demand for bio-based materials is currently the highest in Europe”
“Growing consumer awareness about the environmental impact is one of the key drivers that have led many large brand owners to take their stance and set ambitious sustainability goals”, says Dickon...
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Dual-curable coatings obtained from non-isocyanate polyurethane oligomers
Growing concerns and impending regulations on the usage of monomeric isocyanates in the production of polyurethane resins have led to the introduction of alternative non-isocyanate polyurethane (NIPU)...
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Safic-Alcan and Nouryon extend distribution agreement
Safic-Alcan has entered into an agreement with Nouryon and becomes sole distributor of the company's crosslinking peroxides accross multiple countries as of the 1st January 2023.
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Vanadium containing nanopigments of zircon as blue pigment
Scientists have describes a microwave-assisted polyol synthesis of V–ZrSiO4 nanoparticles and its use as a blue ceramic pigment.
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Clarity and durability with innovative environmentally friendly waterborne matte coatings
Low-gloss wood finishes have grown increasingly popular, shifting from organic solvents to water-based resins. But these eco-friendly coatings have some drawbacks including vulnerability to staining with...
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Viton opens new production plant
Viton has opened a modern highly automated production plant in the Czech Republic.
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Self-cleaning products on external thermal insulation composite systems
External thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS) have been extensively applied on building façades. However, the formation of stains and deposition of particulate matter is often observed in the...
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Vencorex appoints new distributor in Canada
Vencorex has appointed Emco-Inortech the Canadian distributor for Vencorex effective October 15, 2022 for their HDI and IPDI monomers and aliphatic polyisocyanates.
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Interview: Developments and challenges in wood coatings
Sustainability is also an important topic in the field of wood coatings. We spoke to Albert Rössler, CTO at Adler-Werk Lackfabrik, about developments in this area, further trends and challenges in wood...
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Epoxy composite coating for autonomous air-to-deep sea vehicles
A new study shows the optimisation and application of a lightweight epoxy composite coating for autonomous air-to-deep sea vehicles.
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BASF closes divestiture of its kaolin minerals business to Ka Min
BASF has closed the divestiture of its kaolin minerals business to Ka Min, a global performance minerals company headquartered in Macon, Georgia, United States, following the fulfillment of clearance conditions....
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Enhanced anticorrosion by modified basalt powder
Researchers have studied the anticorrosion properties of modified basalt powder in epoxy resin coatings.