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Composite coating with low-infrared emissivity
The goal of a recent research was to obtain a coating with low-infrared emissivity and both good hydrophobic and mechanical properties.
News Production & Lab
Weathering technology will continue to evolve with better environmental controls
We spoke to Sean Fowler about the latest developments in weathering chamber technology and his assessment of how the sector will evolve in the future.
News Markets & Companies
Evaluation of marketing prospects for a green silica filler
Brisil Technologies and Lehmann & Voss & Co. have signed an agreement to evaluate the commercialisation prospects of a silica filler derived from biomass. The evaluation relates to elastomer applications...
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Studying the stability of water-based architectural paint
A new study focuses on the investigation of the effect of the type of pigment/extender on the stability of high pigment volume concentration water-based architectural paint.
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Akzo Nobel expands capacity for water-based texture paints
Akzo Nobel has invested in a new production line for water-based texture paints at its Songjiang site in Shanghai, China. Nearly EUR 7.5 million has been invested in the Songjiang site since the start...
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Coating against microbial fouling of concrete surfaces
In a new paper, a GO/IBTS composite emulsion against microbial fouling of concrete surfaces in marine tidal areas was prepared by sol–gel method with graphene oxide (GO) and isobutyltriethoxysilane (IBTS)...
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Worlée new strategic distributor of Hobum
Effective immediately, Worlée will be the exclusive distributor of Hobum Oleochemicals' entire product range in France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Nordics and Poland.
News Legislation
Diisocyanates: Training the workforce
The restriction on diisocyanates is bringing new requirements for companies placing the substance on the market and their users in Europe. A digital platform by ISOPA/ALIPA offers a solution for training....
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Recent developments in the anti-graffiti coatings
An anti-graffiti coating (AGC) is a protective layer applied on the surface (all types including cultural heritage and metallics) to limit possible vandalism phenomena. A recently published review gives...
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Mipa takes over Süddeutsches Lackwerk
Since 1922, Süddeutsches Lackwerk in Feldkirchen near Munich has produced not only classic industrial paint systems, but also high-temperature paints and functional coatings in particular. With effect...
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Sustainable approach for historic paper conservation
A new study portrays cellulose nanocrystals and its hybrid composite with inorganic nanotubes as a green tool for historical paper conservation.
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IMCD China diversifies its business with the acquisition of Welex
Speciality chemicals distributor IMCD has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of the speciality distribution company Welex and certain related business.
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Superhydrophobic nanocomposite coatings for electrical insulators
A new paper describes the influence of three different kinds of polysiloxane as hydrophobic agent on superhydrophobic coatings for electrical insulators.
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Protective coatings: Substantial Changes
A close look at the market for protective coatings.