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New review on thermochromic materials
A recently published review article focuses on the development, the characterisation and applications of thermochromic materials.
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USA: Regulatory and legislative focal points
Heidi McAuliffe, vice president of Government Affairs at the American Coatings Association, shares insight into some of the regulatory and legislative issues that the U.S. coatings industry is facing....
News Markets & Companies
Akzo Nobel completes Grupo Orbis acquisition
Akzo Nobel has completed the acquisition of Colombia-based paints and coatings company Grupo Orbis, strengthening its long-term position in Latin America.
News Coatings Technologies
Ecologically beneficial reuse of rice straw
During a new study, rice straw was first converted into a paperboard which was then coated with a coating based on cellulose nano-fibrils extracted from the rice straw.
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Transparent coating with enhanced anti-icing performance
A transparent and non-fluorinated Superhydrophobic coating was developed and applied on different substrates. Methyltriethoxysilane was used to improve the hydrophobic properties of the coating.
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Imerys expands its Alabama facility
Imerys has announced a new capacity expansion and optimisation investment in the Sylacauga (Alabama) plant, the Group’s largest site in North America.
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Automotive coatings: Getting Back on solid ground?
The automotive industry has recently been as heavily affected as the automotive coatings producers.
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Eco-friendly fire-resistant coatings
Researchers have published a comparative study of fire-resistant coatings based on high and low molecular weight tannins.
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Toyo Ink expands inkjet ink capacity in France
Toyo Ink Europe Specialty Chemicals, a member of the Japan-based specialty chemicals multinational Toyo Ink Group, has started operations of an all-new EUR 13 million production facility for inkjet inks...
News Coatings Technologies
Physical vapor deposition-based metallic coatings on steel
A new review has been published that focuses on physical vapor deposition-based metallic coatings on steel as an alternative to conventional galvanised coatings.
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Vink Chemicals establishes partnership with Nanox
Vink Chemicals is partnering with Nanox, a Brazilian expert in silver nanoparticle-based products.
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Interview: “Tackling numerous priority issues
Representatives of the Greek adhesive and sealant industry came together to found the Hellenic Adhesives and Sealant Cluster (HASC), under the umbrella of the Hellenic Association of Chemical Industries...
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Azelis expands its CASE offering with Imerys Performance Minerals
Azelis has announced a new distribution agreement with Imerys Performance Minerals (PARP), a world leading supplier of mineral-based solution
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ZnO nanoparticles for enhanced characteristics of cotton fabrics
Scientists have prepared a coating of modified zinc oxide nanoparticles on cotton fabrics for enhanced functional characteristics.