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Novel Highly dispersed silica/carbon nanotube nanomaterial
Researchers have portrayed a smart self-healing coating based on the highly dispersed silica/carbon nanotube nanomaterial for corrosion protection of steel.
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Westlake Chemical Corporation is now Westlake Corporation
Westlake Chemical Corporation has officially changed its name to Westlake Corporation. The company is now organised under one unified brand name with two financial reporting segments.
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What’s in store at the American Coatings Show?
The upcoming American Coatings Show and Conference will take place from April 5-7 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Prepare your visit to the show with the preview magazine.
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Antifouling efficacy of coatings is site-dependent
Scientists have compared the efficiency of biocides in the Atlantic and the Mediterranean - with surprising results.
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CEPE highlights threat to the availability of preservatives
Industry is increasingly concerned that the current EU regulations and review processes are leading to more preservatives being phased out and no new products are being approved to take their place.
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Virtual conference on protective coatings
On 8 and 9 March the European Coatings WebForum Protective coatings - sustainable solutions for the future will take place. The virtual conference aims to provide a comprehensive market overview and insights...
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Transparent nanocomposites for optoelectronic applications
A recent study focuses on high-performance nanocomposites based on robust organic nanoparticles for optoelectronic applications.
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IMCD acquires raw material distributor Quelaris
IMCD has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the business and the subsidiaries of Quelaris Internacional, a LATAM regional raw material distributor with offices in Colombia, Costa Rica and Peru.
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Artificial intelligence for digital printing with maximum gamut volume
In a new study, artificial intelligence approaches are applied to predict the performance of a paper to achieve the maximum colour gamut.
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Akzo Nobel launches new Paint the Future startup challenge
Discovering creative solutions to improve the digital consumer experience is the focus of Akzo Nobel’s 2022 "Paint the Future" regional startup challenge, which is all set to be launched in India.
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Interview: “The transaction is much more complementary
Arxada completes the merger with Troy, creating a global leader in microbial control solutions and performance additives. Four question to Marc Doyle, CEO Arxada.
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Review: Antifouling properties of epoxy coatings
A recently published review discusses various types of epoxy-based antifouling coatings as cost-effective and environmentally sustainable solution to biofouling.
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Robert G. Kramer joins Chem Quest Group as Director
The Chem Quest Group, a global business strategy and external technology development firm with focus and expertise specific to the specialty chemicals markets, announces the addition of Robert G. Kramer...
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Covestro receives ISCC Plus certification for Leverkusen and Dormagen sites
Covestro has received the internationally recognised ISCC Plus mass balance certification for its Leverkusen and Dormagen sites.