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Promoting the antifouling effect of cuprous oxide
A new paper reports a composite coating made of cuprous oxide, biochar and styrene-acrylic resin. Microalgae Spirulina platensis was used to prepare the biochar.
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Support of REACH and the Green Deal
FEICA celebrates its 50 year anniversary. We spoke to Kristel Ons about the history of the assocation, plans for the anniversary and key issues on the agenda.
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Lanxess completes acquisition of IFF’s microbial control business
Specialty chemicals company Lanxess has completed the acquisition of the microbial control business unit of the U.S. group International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF).
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Polymeric coatings derived from gum rosin
The growing demand for the development of bio-based, greener and more sustainable polymeric systems was the inspiration to develop two bio-based thermo-reversible polymers derived from gum rosin.
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Akzo Nobel to acquire the Rims and Wheel business from Lankwitzer
Akzo Nobel is about to acquire Lankwitzer Lackfabrik’s aluminum wheel liquid coatings business.
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Confoil and BASF develop coated paper trays for ready-to-eat meals
Confoil and BASF have cooperated to develop a certified compostable and dual ovenable food tray based on paper. The paper tray is coated on the inside with a partly bio-based and certified compostable...
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Expert voice on protective coatings
We spoke to Henning Vogt, Global Senior Scientist Coatings, Westlake Epoxy (formerly Hexion Coatings and Composites).
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Azelis strengthens its position in Africa and the Middle East
Azelis has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Chemical Partners and Chempart Polymers’ entities in Lebanon and Belgium. The company is an independent distributor of specialty chemicals...
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Improving the property of castor oil-based waterborne polyurethane
Researchers have improved the property of castor oil-based waterborne polyurethane by polyhydroxy sapium sebiferum oil as crosslinking agent.
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Sika expands production of concrete admixtures in the USA
Sika is bringing a new manufacturing plant for concrete admixtures on stream in Stafford, Virginia. With the opening of the plant near Washington D.C., Sika is increasing its production capacity in the...
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Optimisation of adhesion to improve steel corrosion protection
A new study focuses on the possibility of using siloxane resins with epoxy modification to delay corrosion of metal substrates for hydraulic applications.
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PPG to increase U.S. aerospace products manufacturing output
PPG will increase the manufacturing output to meet rising demand for commercial aerospace aftermarket products.
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The South American coatings market
The changes in the market have settled definitively, challenging the survival decisions of coatings businesses in South America. Changes in consumer priority reached all countries. However, countries supported...
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Coatings for magnesium alloys protection
A new review article gives a comprehensive overview on the recent progresses of self-healing coatings for magnesium alloys protection.