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Transparent coatings with good flame retardancy
Researchers have presented a highly transparent acrylate epoxidised soybean oil based UV–curable silicone–modified coating with good thermal stability and flame retardancy.
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Impag new distribution partner of Hobum Oleochemicals
Impag is taking over the exclusive distribution of Hobum's entire product range in Switzerland and Liechtenstein with immediate effect.
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Hydrogen peroxide formation via solar light: Novel antifouling coating
A new paper reports strong adhesion and lack of ecotoxicity of a solar-driven antifouling sol-gel coating. Test results open the route to the practical utilisation of these novel marine coatings.
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Gulf Coatings Show Conference 2022 is calling for papers
The new Gulf Coatings Show will take place from 17 to 19 October 2022 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, and will bring together the whole supply chain. In addition to the show, there will also be an aligned...
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Castor-oil-based UV-curable hybrid coatings
Scientists have prepared a novel UV-curable hybrid coating with self-healing, recyclability, removability, and hydrophobicity.
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Arkema finalises the acquisition of Ashland’s performance adhesives business
Arkema has finalised the acquisition of Ashland’s Performance Adhesives business. This operation is inteded to strengthen Arkema’s Adhesive Solutions segment, and aligns with the Group’s strategy...
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Solar reflective coating for asphalt pavement
Researchers have presented a super-cooling solar reflective coating with waterborne polyurethane for asphalt pavement.
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Stockmeier cooperates with Lorama Group International
Starting March 2022, Stockmeier Chemie GmbH will distribute the extensive range of products in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, France, Nordic Region, Benelux, Ireland and United Kingdom for Lorama...
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Interview “Pigments could act as sustainable power sources
We have talked to Özlem Ünlü Isık, R&D Lab Manager – Automotive Coatings at Kansai Altan, about current trends of the pigment market and the functionalities of pigments regarding automotive coatings....
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Novel mussel inspired adhesive
A new study portraits a mussel-inspired high adhesive UV-curable polyurethane/polysiloxane pressure sensitive adhesive.
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Allnex announces the acquisition of a manufacturing site in India
Allnex has announced the acquisition of the Mahad Manufacturing site and coating resins business from D.R. Coats Ink & Resins (DRC), located in Maharashtra, India.
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Membranes with superhydrophobic and antibacterial performances
Researchers have presented micro/nano-structured electrospun membranes with superhydrophobic and photodynamic antibacterial performances.
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New podcast episode: Automation in the coatings industry
Automation and digitisation are becoming more and more important. However, while a lot of data is collected, it is not always processed properly. Often, even the exchange of data within organizations is...
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BASF builds new plant for alkylethanolamines
BASF builds a new world-scale production plant for alkylethanolamines at the Verbund site in Antwerp, Belgium.