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Extending corrosion reistance by Golpar leaf extract
A new study describes the designing of a novel anti-corrosion metal-organic platform based on a dual-action epoxy coating.
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Chemours begins commissioning its newest sand mine in Florida
The Chemours Company has begun commissioning its newest mineral sand mine, Trail Ridge South. The new mining operation represents a EUR 91 million investment that will create approximately 50 new jobs....
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Better surface properties and printability of paper
A recent study has been dedicated to improving the printability of paper used in the packaging industry through water-based printing inks.
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Evonik increases production capacities for matting agents
Evonik’s Coating Additives business line is expanding the production capacity of precipitated matting agents at its manufacturing facility in Taiwan.
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Measuring antistick coatings applied in cooking systems
A new study aims to validate an effective methodological analysis for the characterisation of the adhesion values of antistick coatings employed in cooking systems.
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Interview: Resins market
DIC Corporation has acquired mid-tier Indian resins manufacturer Ideal Chemi Plast and now begins constructing a new production facility. We spoke to Kaoru Ino, President and CEO, DIC Group, about the...
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BASF gives final approval for the construction of the Zhanjiang Verbund site
BASF has given final approval for the construction of the planned Verbund site in Zhanjiang in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong. According to the company, the project is on schedule.
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Sustainable and mechanically robust anticorrosive coatings
Researchers have reported the synthesis of waterborne soy epoxy and its nanocomposite coatings formulation using sebacic acid as a modifier (a bio-based precursor) and reduced graphene oxide (RGO) nanofillers....
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Chem Quest Technology Institute collaborates with Universal Matter
The Chem Quest Technology Institute has entered a three-year, collaborative innovation agreement to support the growth and validation of Universal Matter’s graphene technology.
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Durable PDMS-based marine antifouling coatings
Biocides in marine coatings provide superior antifouling properties, but harmful effects on the eco system are inevitable. Environmentally friendly polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) alternatives rely on biorepulsion,...
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Extreme Coatings: New production facility in Austria
Extreme Coatings, supplier of wear-resistant coating solutions for the plastics and rubber industries, has announced the construction of a new manufacturing facility in Austria for the production of high-performance...
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Improvement of scratch resistance
Scientists have demonstrated an improvement of scratch resistance in transparent hard surfaces through layer-by-layer coating.
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Sika: Update on MBCC acquisition
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has decided to conduct an in-depth examination in the UK market related to Sika’s planned acquisition of MBCC Group.
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Improving active packaging functions of PLA films
A recent study focuses on the development of novel poly(lactic acid) active multilayer composite films for food packaging applications by incorporating catechol-functionalised layered clay into chitosan/poly(vinyl...