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Hard, tough and fast self-healing thermoplastic polyurethane
A new study presents a thermoplastic polyurethane that can quickly recover up to 92% of its original tensile strength within 1 h at 50 °C and may have many application prospects in the field of protective...
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MK Chemicals with new management and owners
The pigment paste manufacturer MK Chemicals from Bockenem, Germany, is under new management.
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Multifunctional properties via special coating
Smart textiles coated with functional particles derived from sustainable sources that can block both UV and EM.
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Interview: A very concerned industry
The paint and coatings industry faces serious challenges in 2021 due to the rise in raw material prices. The supply and demand imbalance will have strong implications for the sector - and there is no sign...
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IM Group’s Inkmaker joint ventures with Longtech in China
Inkmaker Shanghai, the Chinese subsidiary of the recently rebranded IM Group (formerly Inkmaker Group), has announced the formation of a a joint-venture company with Longtec in China.
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Composite coating with superior repellence
A new study describes the facile preparation of super-oleophobic TiO2/SiO2 composite coatings by a simple spraying method.
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Abrafati Show set for June 2022
A new date has been set for the 17th edition of the Abrafati Show combining the International Coatings Congress and the International Exhibition of Coatings Industry Suppliers.
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Marine coatings market: Floating towards slight growth
Like other end-use industries, the marine coatings segment has also been affected by the global pandemic. For the marine industry it has been more challenging to perform the maintenance work due to temporary...
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Bio-based anti-corrosion coating material for mild steel
Scientists have prepared a highly efficient bio-based anti-corrosion coating material based on a reduced graphene oxide and epoxidised linseed oil nanocomposite.
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ECHA: New guide available on classifying and labelling titanium dioxide
A new guide helps companies and national authorities understand how mixtures containing titanium dioxide (TiO2) need to be classified and labelled following its classification as carcinogenic if inhaled....
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New review: Recent advances of organogels
A new review provides a comprehensive viewpoint on organogels. The state-of-the-art progresses in organogels' applications are systematically addressed and remaining challenges are discussed.
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Fast & Fluid Management Asia expands footprint in Japan
Fast & Fluid Management Asia, provider of paint tinting solutions, has signed a new distribution partnership with Japan-based Kurabo Techno System.
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Super-hydrophilic anti-fogging layer for greenhouse films
Researchers have presented a polyvinyl alcohol based super-hydrophilic anti-fogging layer for low density polyethylene greenhouse films.
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Teknos invests in new production facility
Teknos, global manufacturer of coating systems, is building a new plant in Steinau an der Straße (Germany).