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Artificial intelligence for digital printing with maximum gamut volume
In a new study, artificial intelligence approaches are applied to predict the performance of a paper to achieve the maximum colour gamut.
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Akzo Nobel launches new Paint the Future startup challenge
Discovering creative solutions to improve the digital consumer experience is the focus of Akzo Nobel’s 2022 "Paint the Future" regional startup challenge, which is all set to be launched in India.
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Interview: “The transaction is much more complementary
Arxada completes the merger with Troy, creating a global leader in microbial control solutions and performance additives. Four question to Marc Doyle, CEO Arxada.
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Review: Antifouling properties of epoxy coatings
A recently published review discusses various types of epoxy-based antifouling coatings as cost-effective and environmentally sustainable solution to biofouling.
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Robert G. Kramer joins Chem Quest Group as Director
The Chem Quest Group, a global business strategy and external technology development firm with focus and expertise specific to the specialty chemicals markets, announces the addition of Robert G. Kramer...
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Covestro receives ISCC Plus certification for Leverkusen and Dormagen sites
Covestro has received the internationally recognised ISCC Plus mass balance certification for its Leverkusen and Dormagen sites.
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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.