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Review: Natural polyhydroxy resins in surface coatings
The depletion of fossil fuels, high environmental pollution due to the release of toxic organic compounds, and high cost are some of the challenges regarding the reliance on petroleum-based resins.
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Recent progress in stimulus-responsive superhydrophobic surfaces
A new review outlines the current advanced research on stimulus-responsive superhydrophobic surfaces. The problems, challenges and future research directions are concluded and prospected.
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Bodo Möller Chemie restructures the Israel branch
German-based Bodo Möller Chemie Group keeps expanding its branch in Israel and is restructuring the team for this purpose.
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Novel defoamers for concrete
Researchers report the application of branched alkyl polyethers as novel defoamers for concrete.
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Teknos invests in solar power for its site in Rajamäki
Finnish-based coating manufacturer Teknos has installed solar panels in its paint production in the factory in Rajamäki, Finland. Besides switching to renewable energy sources, the company’s goal is...
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Phytic acid coatings on magnesium alloy
A new review portrays recent developments of biodegradable phytic acid conversion coatings on magnesium alloy for temporary orthopedic implants.
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Krahn Hellas signs distribution agreement with Byk
Krahn Hellas, the Greek subsidiary of Germany-based Krahn Chemie Group, expands its distribution portfolio with the additive range of Byk.
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Enhancing weathering resistance of UV-curable coatings
Aiming to enhance the weathering resistance of UV curable coatings, a new study prepared a series of UV-curable composite coatings using TiO2 particles as filler and systematically evaluated the influences...
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Scott Bader acquires Satyen Polymers
Scott Bader has announced that Scott Bader Pvt Ltd (India) has acquired the commercial business of Satyen Polymers.
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Transparent fire retardant coatings
Researchers have presented the facile fabrication of multifunctional transparent fire-retardant coatings with excellent fire resistance, antibacterial and anti-aging properties.
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Change in the Management Board of Altana
The specialty chemicals group Altana has announced a change in the composition of its Management Board. Dr. Christoph Schlünken will retire at the end of this year and hand over his board responsibilities...
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Nanodroplets with remarkable antibacterial and lubrication properties
A new study describes bioinspired zwitterionic dopamine-functionalised liquid-metal nanodroplets to be used in antifouling applications.
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Cargill completes acquisition of businesses from Croda
Cargill's acquisition of Croda’s Performance Technologies and Industrial Chemicals business has recently been completed.
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Films for passive de-icing and electromagnetic shielding
Scientists have developed conductive and superhydrophobic Ag/PDMS films with high stability for passive de-icing and electromagnetic shielding. Their high electromagnetic shielding effectiveness has been...