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Soybean protein isolate instead of petrochemicals
During a recently conducted study, researchers have achieved highly efficient self-initiated UV curing of water-based coatings. They used soybean protein isolate as co-initiator instead of petrochemicals....
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Mipa invests in expanded storage capacities
Paint manufacturer Mipa is investing in the construction of a new dispatch hall and warehouse at its site in Landshut, Germany. The completion of the building is planned for spring 2023.
News Legislation
New regulations in China
New customs regulations, registration requirements and controls for the transport of highly toxic chemicals in and around Shanghai came into force in China over the last few months. Do they significantly...
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Xylan assisted construction of highly hydrophobic wood surface
A new study suggests the potential applications of xylans in the construction of highly hydrophobic wood surfaces for wood protection.
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Evonik sells TAA derivatives business to Sabo
With the sale of its TAA derivatives business to Sabo, Evonik is taking the next step in focusing its portfolio on specialty chemicals.
News Production & Lab
Identification of BADGE derivatives in beverage cans
A new paper focuses in the tentative identification of BADGE derivatives in epoxy type coatings in a model sample: a beverage can.
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Heubach Colorants India invests in renewable energy projects
Heubach Colorants India will be investing in renewable energy projects to power its sites in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.
News Coatings Technologies
Facile method to construct super-slippery surfaces
A new study describes a facile method for fabricating super-slippery surface with long term and high-efficiency sustained release performance.
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World Coatings Council publishes first global sustainability report
The World Coatings Council has announced the publication of its inaugural report on "Sustainability in the Global Paint & Coatings Industry".
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Bio-polyurethane synthesised by renewable Jatropha oil
Researchers have presented a novel biomass polyurethane-based composite coating with superior radiative cooling, anti-corrosion and recyclability for surface protection.
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A promising alternative to combat surgical site infections
Researchers have presented a novel nanocomposite hydrophobic coating formulation with biofilm-inhibiting properties.
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Tiger Infrastructure Partners acquires International Aerospace Coatings
Tiger Infrastructure Partners, a middle market growth infrastructure investor, has announced the acquisition of International Aerospace Coatings ("IAC"), a market-leading aviation services provider headquartered...
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Reduced browning: Enhancing the storability of banana
Researchers habe developed soybean polysaccharide/carboxymethyl chitosan coatings incorporated with lavender essential oil to enhance the storability of banana.
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Azelis acquires Chemiplas Agencies
Azelis has signed an agreement to acquire Chemiplas Agencies, one of the leading distributors of specialty chemicals, plastic raw materials and ingredients in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands....