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Novel coating can contribute to wastewater purification
A new paper introduces an all-water-based superhydrophobic coating with reversible wettability for oil-water separation and wastewater purification.
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New Ceresana study about the world market for titanium dioxide
The market research institute Ceresana has analysed the world market for titanium dioxide for the fourth time, including the entire value chain from raw materials to end customers.
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High performance mortars from vitrified bauxite residue
A new study describes the optimal chemistry and processing conditions to produce mortars from vitrified bauxite residue.
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Krüss brings direct sales to the Benelux market
Having recently launched direct sales in the Spanish market, Krüss will now offer customers in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg direct access to its entire range of services by selling directly,...
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April issue: Automotive coatings in the focus
The April issue of the European Coatings Journal is out. It features a full package on automotive coatings: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews.
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Smart epoxy coating for corrosion protection
A new study decribes a smart epoxy coating with mesoporous silica nanoparticles loaded with calcium phosphate for corrosion protection.
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Yann Lissillour becomes CEO of Safic-Alcan
Martial Lecat and Philippe Combette, who joined Safic-Alcan in June and October 1988 respectively, have ceased their functions within the Executive Committee on April 1, 2022. At the same time, Philippe...
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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...