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Transparent anti-fogging coating with self-healing property
Researchers report on the facile preparation of a high-transparency zwitterionic anti-fogging poly(SBMA-co-IA) coating with self-healing property.
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PPG divests business activities in Africa to Océinde
PPG has agreed to divest certain business activities in Senegal, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Gabon and Algeria to Océinde, an industrial group based in Réunion, France.
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Controllable hydrolytic stability of novel fluorinated polyurethane films
A recently published paper describes the controllable hydrolytic stability of fluorinated polyurethane films by incorporating fluorinated side chains.
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Finally Reconnecting in Person: American Coatings Show 2022
A strong and successful comeback of the American Coatings Show and Conference after the hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic: Over 7,000 visitors, 365 exhibitors and 760 conference attendees turned Indy...
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Adler announces extensive investments
Austrian coatings manufacturer Adler announces investments of around EUR 100 million for its Schwaz site. The company speaks of the "Factory of the Future" project.
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Improved controlled fertiliser release
A new study describes the hydrophobic modification of castor oil-based polyurethane coated fertilisers to improve the controlled release of nutrient with polysiloxane and halloysite.
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Brenntag opens Innovation Center at its site in Duisburg
Brenntag has opened a new Innovation Center at its site in Duisburg, Germany. It is the first application center for the Coatings, Adhesives and Construction industries in Germany and the seventh in Brenntag's...
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Superhydrophobic and icephobic polyurethane coatings
A recently published review article focuses on fundamentals, progresses, challenges and opportunities of superhydrophobic and icephobic polyurethane coatings.
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Interview: “East Africa is a region with a lot of potential
Bodo Möller Chemie entered into a cooperation with Evonik in the field of special binders and additives in East Africa. Volker Oehl, director business development at Bodo Möller Chemie, speaks about...
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PPG completes acquisition of Arsonsisis powder coatings manufacturing business
PPG has completed its acquisition of the powder coatings manufacturing business of Arsonsisi, an industrial coatings company based in Milan, Italy. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Enhanced weather resistance of coated textiles
A new paper describes nano-ceria and nano-zirconia reinforced polyurethane nanocomposite-based coated textiles with an enhanced weather resistance.
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Sika completes divestment of Industrial Coating Business
Sika has closed the transaction related to the divestment of the European industrial coatings business.
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Pumping of concrete: Understanding a common placement method
Several million cubic meters of concrete are pumped daily, as this technique permits fast concrete placement. Fundamental research has been performed and practical guidelines have been developed to increase...
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Industry body takes action on greenwash claims in decorative paints
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) have launched a new online guide, "Green Claims Guide to Decorative Paints", to tackle the rising number of green claims emerging in the decorative paints industry....