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Biobased coatings in the focus of the July issue
The July and August issue of the European Coatings Journal is out. It features a full package on bio-based coatings: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews.
News Production & Lab
Empa researches carbon dioxide-negative cement
The cement industry emits large quantities of climate-damaging carbon dioxide. The aim of current research is to develop cement whose production binds more carbon dioxide than it releases.
News Markets & Companies
Vencorex is now owned by a single shareholder
Vencorex has announced that the Vencorex Group is now owned by a single shareholder: PTTGC International (Netherlands), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Thai company PTT Global Chemical.
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Novel microcapsules for the performance expansion of epoxy coatings
A recently conducted research aims to improve the protective performance of coatings in harsh corrosive conditions by using functionalised self-healing microcapsules.
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Akzo Nobel announces Gregoire Poux Guillaume as new CEO
Akzo Nobel has announced that Gregoire Poux-Guillaume will become the company’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as of November 1, 2022. He will succeed Thierry Vanlancker, who has been CEO and member...
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Effect of polyacrylamide on the carbonation behavior of cement paste
A new work investigates the influence of polyacrylamide on carbonation behaviors of cement pastes by measuring carbonation depth and pH value.
News Markets & Companies
Wood coatings: only modest growth
Competing factors affect the architectural wood coatings market. What are the main drivers of growth and challenges?
News Markets & Companies
Krahn Chemie renames subsidiary Petrico to Krahn UK
By renaming its subsidiary Petrico Limited to Krahn UK Limited, the Germany based chemical distribution company Krahn Chemie is taking a further step towards a uniform brand presence in Europe.
News Coatings Technologies
Nanocellulose-based superhydrophobic coating
A nanocellulose-based multiple-functional coating was fabricated with excellent superhydrophobicity, abrasion resistance, acid resistance and fluorescence.
News Markets & Companies
Akzo Nobel announces EUR 20 million investment
A EUR 20 million investment has been announced by Akzo Nobel to increase and improve production at two of its sites in France. Around 30 new jobs will be created.
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Covestro to built two new production facilities
Materials manufacturer Covestro broke ground on two new plants in Shanghai to meet the rising demand for polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) and elastomers.
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Promoting the antifouling effect of cuprous oxide
A new paper reports a composite coating made of cuprous oxide, biochar and styrene-acrylic resin. Microalgae Spirulina platensis was used to prepare the biochar.
News Legislation
Support of REACH and the Green Deal
FEICA celebrates its 50 year anniversary. We spoke to Kristel Ons about the history of the assocation, plans for the anniversary and key issues on the agenda.
News Markets & Companies
Lanxess completes acquisition of IFF’s microbial control business
Specialty chemicals company Lanxess has completed the acquisition of the microbial control business unit of the U.S. group International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF).