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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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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.
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Super-hydrophobic coating prepared by mechanical milling method
In a recently conducted study, a super-hydrophobic coating with a contact angle of around 153° was fabricated by ball milling a copper powder and stearic acid mixture onto an aluminum foil.
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Akzo Nobel and Microsoft focus on digital research
Akzo Nobel and Microsoft have teamed up to explore how quantum computing could help fast track the development of high-performance and more sustainable paints and coatings.
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Tamarind shell tannin-doped sol–gel coatings
Researchers have presented novel sol–gel coatings with improved corrosion protectionon of mild steel in acidic medium.
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New podcast episode: Chemical Regulations in China
In this episode of the European Coatings Podcast we speak with Li Xiang and Bryan Zhou from consulting company CIRS about chemical legislation in China.
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BRB Silicone enters into distribution agreement with Barentz
BRB North America, a full subsidiary of BRB International, appoints Barentz North America for sales distribution of the silicone product portfolio for paint, coatings, inks and construction chemicals for...