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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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News Coatings Technologies

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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News Markets & Companies

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...

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A long-term durable and profitable partnership

San Marco Group is a family-owned business in its fourth generation, leader in Italy in the architectural coatings’ segment, as well as in ETICS, organic plasters and effect paints for the building industry,...

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Double benefit for medical devices

A new study presents a chitosan coating fabricated through nanotopography and alkylation for the prevention of bacterial attachment and corrosion on medical devices.

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Altana acquires stake in technology startup Saralon

The specialty chemicals group Altana has acquired a stake in the tech startup Saralon. The young company specialises in the development of inks for printing electronics.