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Water transport through epoxy-based powder pipeline coatings
Water can change the molecular structure of polymeric coatings over time and affect the mass transport of other permeants. Hydration of the epoxy network at elevated temperatures increases the aggregate...
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Birla Carbon announces global growth plans
Birla Carbon has announced a capacity expansion across key markets. The expansion will cover strategic markets in Europe, India, and China.
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PANI/epoxy coating for the protection of steel in sea water
A double-layer coating composed of an inner polyaniline (PANI) and outer epoxy layer, was investigated as a potential “smart” coating for corrosion protection of carbon steel (CS) in an aqueous 3.5...
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MC-Bauchemie Ghana starts operations at new site in Accra
MC-Bauchemie Ghana has opened its new site in Accra with an inauguration ceremony. Noble Bediako, Managing Director of MC-Bauchemie Ghana, and his team welcomed 210 representatives from politics, business,...
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Interview: “Either a sale of our business or liquidation
We spoke to Lars Petersson about Hempel's business activities in Russia.
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Comparison: Sol-silicate paints versus organic paints
Researchers have studied the durability of sol-silicate versus organic paints after outdoor and ultraviolet radiation exposures.
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Akzo Nobel to acquire activities from Kansai Paint
Akzo Nobel is to further strengthen its African footprint after reaching an agreement with Kansai Paint to acquire its paints and coatings activities in the region.
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Role of an interface crack for the blistering mode of a stiff film
A stiff thin film deposited over an underlying compliant substrate is susceptible to blistering when it is subjected to excessive in-plane compressive stresses.
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Brenntag acquires stake in Al-Azzaz Chemicals
Brenntag expands its footprint in the Specialties chemicals distribution market in Saudi Arabia by acquiring a stake in Al-Azzaz Chemicals.
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Corrosion protection of benzoxazine and cardanol-doped polyaniline coatings
In a recently conducted work a corrosion protection material for coatings applications was formed by commercial benzoxazine and polyaniline (PAni).
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Top 25: The largest coatings companies 2022
It’s that time of the year again: The editors of European Coatings Journal publish the annual ranking of the 25 top-selling paint and coatings manufacturers in Europe. Even though there have again been...
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MC-Bauchemie opens new site in India
MC-Bauchemie India has celebrated the inauguration of a new plant in Halol in the federal state of Gujarat, India. The complex includes a production facility where powder products, concrete admixtures,...
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Detection of different chemical binders in coatings
Organic coatings protect metallic structures of significant commercial value. Regular inspections of coatings are required to ensure their integrity and, therefore, to verify their stated performance....
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New distribution agreement between Univar Solutions and Cabot
Global chemical and ingredient distributor Univar Solutions has been appointed as distributor of Cabot Corporation's specialty carbon black products for the plastics and batteries markets in Brazil.