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Digitisation: “An openness for failures on the way to perfection
“What we are missing most in our industry when it comes to the digital transformation is something that we actually know best: experimentation”, says Alexander Madl of Transform Chemistry Innovation....
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Stahl awarded with Eco Vadis Platinum rating
According to Stahl, the rating places the company within the top 1% of companies assessed by Eco Vadis.
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Innovative silicone/vanillin monomer
Scientists have studied the effect of a novel silicone/vanillin monomer on the thermal stability and adhesion properties of UV-curable polyurethane pressure sensitive adhesive and its application in functional...
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Safic Alcan establishes its operations in South America
Specialty chemicals distributor Safic-Alcan has acquired 100% of Proquimil Produtos Químicos, a Brazilian chemical distributor specialising in rubber and plastic polymers and additives.
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Meet the people behind European Coatings at the Gulf Coatings Show
As the leading international media brand for high-quality technical publications and renowned industry networking platforms we take pleasure in participating in this premiere event in Sharjah on 17-19...
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Novel bio-based flame retardant
A new study presents a way of omproving the fire performance and washing durability of nylon-cotton blend fabrics by the incorporation taurine derivatives.
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BASF publishes “Automotive Color Trends 2022-2023
Each year, designers for BASF’s Coatings division create a new collection to inspire automotive designers around the globe.
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Composite coatings for the preservation of pears
Researchers have developed an edible starch coating loaded with cumin essential oil. The films exhibited desirable food packaging characteristics.
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Toyo Ink to double laminating adhesives production capacity in Asia
Toyo Ink has announced plans to double the laminating adhesives production capacity from the current level at its Malaysia-based subsidiary Toyochem Specialty Chemical.
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Recent progress in superhydrophobic rubber coatings
Under extreme climates, the demand for surface protection from wetting and icing has increased extensively. Many studies focused on developing superhydrophobic coatings from elastic rubbers because of...
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ETCC: Broad spectrum of topics
The European Technical Coatings Congress (ETCC) took place in Krakow from 12 to 14 July 2022. Postponed twice because of Covid-19, the organisers were delighted to welcome international coating experts....
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Diamant Polymer: New company headquarters
Diamant Polymer has celebrated the inauguration of a new company headquarters in Mönchengladbach, Germany. According to the company's own information, the move multiplies its production capacities.
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Slippery concrete for sanitation
Dry toilets are still widely applied in the developing countries. Scientists have developed a new dry concrete toilet with a slippery surface that has a promising application prospect in maintaining hygiene....
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Polyacrylic acid modified graphene oxide in WPU based coatings
The incorporation of graphene oxide (GO) into waterborne polyurethane (WPU) coating shows great potential in enhancing the performance of WPU coating. But homogeneous dispersion of GO in polymer matrix...