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Marine antifouling coating with controlled release of copper ion
A new study presents cuprous oxide-based marine antifouling coatings with controlled release of copper ion mediated by amphiphilic copolymers.
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Lehvoss Group: Expansion of the compounding technical center
Another compounding plant for the development of high-performance compounds went into operation.
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New kind of NIR induced self-healing composite coating
Reseachers have developed transparent and NIR-induced self-healing composite coatings which meet the application requirements of automotive varnishes.
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Akzo Nobel appoints Roger Jakeman as CTO
Roger Jakeman has been appointed as Akzo Nobel’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), succeeding Klaas Kruithof, who retired as of July 1, 2022.
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Surface inspired by beetles of the Namib Desert
A superwettable surface inspired by Namib Desert beetles and lichen has provided outstanding ability in controlling droplets and great potential for the development of functional surfaces.
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PPG to expand adhesives production line in Texas
PPG is investing EUR 9 million and creating 12 jobs at the Texas facility in Temple.
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Recent progresses in coatings of water-soluble fertilisers
Conventional fertilisers suffer from low efficacy due to the fast release of nutrients. The coating of granular fertiliser is considered as the best way to enhance their efficiency.
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Two questions on wood coatings
Our editor Vanessa Bauersachs spoke to Dr. Albert Rössler, CTO, Adler, about the latest trends in raw materials and developments in this significant application area.
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Mexico: PPG to double powder coatings capacity
The project, an investment of EUR 11 million, will involve the installation of new production lines, upgrades to existing equipment and increased application capabilities.
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Antibacterial chitosan based coatings
Researchers have presented a novel way of produciing antibacterial noncytotoxic coatings for medical device applications.
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IGM Resins do Brasil announces new laboratory
The new facility will focus on efficiency and performance tests of radiation curing products for various segments.
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Interview: Uncertainty not good for transactions
Ben Scharff, Managing Director, Grace Matthews on the developments of the market over the past twelve months.
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Enhanced anticorrosion property of epoxy resin
Scientists have enhanced the anticorrosion property of an epoxy resin membrane by nano-organic montmorillonite.
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Rakesh Sachdev takes on role of interim CEO at Axalta
Axalta Coating Systems has announced that Robert Bryant will step down as President and Chief Executive Officer to pursue other opportunities, effective August 31, 2022.