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Robust and thermally stable hydrophobicity
Researchers report on a robust surface with thermally stable hydrophobicity enabled by electrosprayed fluorinated SiO2 particles.
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Novel mosquito repellent upholstery fabrics
The aim of a recent study was to prepare insect repellent textiles by coating and printing and to compare the application methods.
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Recovery after the crisis: Ceresana examines the world market
The paint industry is growing out of the crisis. According to Ceresana’s most recent market study, more than 43 million tonnes of paints and coatings were sold around the globe in 2021 - that’s almost...
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Novel label adhesives enable easier cardboard recycling
BASF has developed new adhesives for labels that no longer interfere with paper and paperboard recycling. They are designed to combine good adhesive properties with easy removal from the recovered paper...
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New podcast episode: Sustainability and the coatings industry
In the latest episode of the EC Podcast we speak with Joost Broeders of Baril Coatings in the Netherlands about Sustainable Development Goals within the coatings industry.
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Hempel acquires Omani coatings company Khimji Paints
Hempel has completed the acquisition of Khimji Paints. This is Hempel’s first acquisition in the Decorative segment in the Middle East.
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Enhancing the weathering durability of wood
Reseachers have studied the durability enhancement of wood by using bark extracts as natural UV absorbers in waterborne acrylic coating.
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Akzo Nobel to scale-up in-house production of resins
Akzo Nobel has announced plans to invest in the expansion of in-house resin manufacturing as part of the company’s Grow & Deliver strategy.
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This technology is expected to increase its share in industrial applications
As more and more companies focus on the issue of sustainability, water-based PU coatings are increasingly coming into focus. We talked about this with Eugénie Charrière, Global marketing & strategy...
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Modeling the penetration of polymer into paper during extrusion coating
A simple model based on Darcy’s law has been proposed to predict the penetration of polyethylene into paper and paper.
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Uta Holzenkamp new president of BASF’s Coatings division
Uta Holzenkamp is the new president of BASF’s Coatings division with around 11,000 employees at more than 70 sites.
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Modification of natural gums for application as corrosion inhibitor
Scientists have published a survey of the work done on some gums in their pure and modified form as an efficient corrosion inhibitor.
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Safic-Alcan opens subsidiary in Switzerland
Safic-Alcan's new subsidiary has started to conduct business effective from 1st February 2022, with a focus on specialty products for the CASE and Cosmetic market.
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Review: Advances in steel surface treatment via green conversion coatings
A new a review study focuses on recent advances in the steel surface treatment via novel/green conversion coatings for anti-corrosion applications.