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Evonik opens technology centre in Brazil
Evonik has opened its new Applied Technology Center (ATC) in Brazil. According to the company, it was designed to support the development of modern, innovative and essential solutions.
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Superhydrophobic surface modeled on a peacock feather
In recently published work, UV-cured electroactive polyurethane acrylate (EPU) materials with the superhydrophobic surface structure of biomimetic peacock feather were prepared and applied in anticorrosive...
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PPG opens powder coatings center in Milan
PPG has opened its new "European Central Powder Coatings Research and Development" Center in Milan, Italy.
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Corrosion resistance of NiTi alloy
A new study focues on the corrosion resistance of a superelastic NiTi alloy coated with graphene–based coatings.
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Azelis acquires Whit Chem in the UK
Azelis strengthens its industrial chemicals footprint in EMEA with the acquisition of Whit Chem in the UK.
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Interview: “Oman has had a steady growth in the region over the past decade“
Hempel has acquired Khimj Paints. We spoke to Mark Rees, Vice President, Head of Decorative, Middle East at Hempel, about the acquisition, the market in Oman and the decorative coatings segment.
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Avoiding surface instability and slurry jamming
Researchers have described methods of avoiding surface instability and slurry jamming in simultaneous multilayer coating of structured particulate films.
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AGM signs distribution agreement with Rayoung Chemtech
Applied Graphene Materials has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Rayoung Chemtech (Headquarters, Taipei, Taiwan). The partnership is intended to extend AGM’s commercial reach directly into...
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Recent and current developments in the titanium dioxide market
In the formulation of paints and coatings, the white pigment titanium dioxide is an essential element. It is therefore no surprise that the industry is closely following developments in this area. The...
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Progresses in melamine-formaldehyde resins
A new review gives an overview on recent progresses in melamine-formaldehyde resin based nanocomposites as coating materials.
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Songwon announces new chairman and changes to its board
Songwon has announced that Mr. Dongbek Park was appointed as new outside Director of the Board of Directors at the company’s annual general shareholders’ meeting held in Ulsan, Korea, on March 18....
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Novel antibacterial wood coatings
A new study portrays antibacterial wood coatings with soybean protein isolate nano-silver hydrosol.
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Tom Bowtell elected President of the World Coatings Council
Chief Executive of the British Coatings Federation will lead global organisation for two years.
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BASF opens new laboratory building
BASF opened a new laboratory building for the development of automotive refinish coatings and innovations beyond paint at its site in Münster, Germany.