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Antibacterial chitosan based coatings
Researchers have presented a novel way of produciing antibacterial noncytotoxic coatings for medical device applications.
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IGM Resins do Brasil announces new laboratory
The new facility will focus on efficiency and performance tests of radiation curing products for various segments.
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Interview: Uncertainty not good for transactions
Ben Scharff, Managing Director, Grace Matthews on the developments of the market over the past twelve months.
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Enhanced anticorrosion property of epoxy resin
Scientists have enhanced the anticorrosion property of an epoxy resin membrane by nano-organic montmorillonite.
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Rakesh Sachdev takes on role of interim CEO at Axalta
Axalta Coating Systems has announced that Robert Bryant will step down as President and Chief Executive Officer to pursue other opportunities, effective August 31, 2022.
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Extending corrosion reistance by Golpar leaf extract
A new study describes the designing of a novel anti-corrosion metal-organic platform based on a dual-action epoxy coating.
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Chemours begins commissioning its newest sand mine in Florida
The Chemours Company has begun commissioning its newest mineral sand mine, Trail Ridge South. The new mining operation represents a EUR 91 million investment that will create approximately 50 new jobs....
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Better surface properties and printability of paper
A recent study has been dedicated to improving the printability of paper used in the packaging industry through water-based printing inks.
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Evonik increases production capacities for matting agents
Evonik’s Coating Additives business line is expanding the production capacity of precipitated matting agents at its manufacturing facility in Taiwan.
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Measuring antistick coatings applied in cooking systems
A new study aims to validate an effective methodological analysis for the characterisation of the adhesion values of antistick coatings employed in cooking systems.
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Interview: Resins market
DIC Corporation has acquired mid-tier Indian resins manufacturer Ideal Chemi Plast and now begins constructing a new production facility. We spoke to Kaoru Ino, President and CEO, DIC Group, about the...
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BASF gives final approval for the construction of the Zhanjiang Verbund site
BASF has given final approval for the construction of the planned Verbund site in Zhanjiang in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong. According to the company, the project is on schedule.
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Sustainable and mechanically robust anticorrosive coatings
Researchers have reported the synthesis of waterborne soy epoxy and its nanocomposite coatings formulation using sebacic acid as a modifier (a bio-based precursor) and reduced graphene oxide (RGO) nanofillers....
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Chem Quest Technology Institute collaborates with Universal Matter
The Chem Quest Technology Institute has entered a three-year, collaborative innovation agreement to support the growth and validation of Universal Matter’s graphene technology.