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New flame retardant transparent wood coatings
Researchers have presented polyurethane/acrylic hybrid dispersions containing phosphorus reactive flame retardants as transparent coatings for wood.
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Interview: Strong film formation is critical
Latoska N. Price, regional technical service manager coatings for Americas at Synthomer gives and overview of the limitations and advancements in water-borne coatings.
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Eastman opens new technology centre in India
Eastman recently opened its new India technology centre in Thane, Mumbai, Maharashtra state, to provide technology support and faster regional service for its coatings and inks and specialty fluids and...
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Self-cleaning and droplet resistance cotton fabric
A recently conducted study focuses on hydrophobic cotton fabric synthesised via dispersion polymerisation from poly(glycidyl methacrylate) nanoparticles.
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European Coatings Show Conference 2023 Call For Papers closing soon
After the virtual edition of the European Coatings Show Conference in 2021, the conference and exhibition will again be held on site in Nuremberg in 2023. The call for papers for the conference remains...
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Marine antifouling coating with controlled release of copper ion
A new study presents cuprous oxide-based marine antifouling coatings with controlled release of copper ion mediated by amphiphilic copolymers.
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Lehvoss Group: Expansion of the compounding technical center
Another compounding plant for the development of high-performance compounds went into operation.
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New kind of NIR induced self-healing composite coating
Reseachers have developed transparent and NIR-induced self-healing composite coatings which meet the application requirements of automotive varnishes.
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Akzo Nobel appoints Roger Jakeman as CTO
Roger Jakeman has been appointed as Akzo Nobel’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), succeeding Klaas Kruithof, who retired as of July 1, 2022.
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Surface inspired by beetles of the Namib Desert
A superwettable surface inspired by Namib Desert beetles and lichen has provided outstanding ability in controlling droplets and great potential for the development of functional surfaces.
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PPG to expand adhesives production line in Texas
PPG is investing EUR 9 million and creating 12 jobs at the Texas facility in Temple.
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Recent progresses in coatings of water-soluble fertilisers
Conventional fertilisers suffer from low efficacy due to the fast release of nutrients. The coating of granular fertiliser is considered as the best way to enhance their efficiency.
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Two questions on wood coatings
Our editor Vanessa Bauersachs spoke to Dr. Albert Rössler, CTO, Adler, about the latest trends in raw materials and developments in this significant application area.
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Mexico: PPG to double powder coatings capacity
The project, an investment of EUR 11 million, will involve the installation of new production lines, upgrades to existing equipment and increased application capabilities.