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Extending the lifecycle of implantable electronic devices
Scientists have focused on the protection coating of devices such as cardiac pacemakers and identified the failure mechanism of medical silicone rubber. Water diffusion plays a crucial role in the crack...
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EU Construction Products Regulation: Harmonised rules
The Construction Products Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011 (CPR) lays down conditions for the placing or making available of construction products on the market by establishing harmonised rules for the marketing...
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We see new opportunities emerging in adjacent markets
Allnex is becoming part of PTT Global Chemical Public Company (GC). GC a subsidiary PTT Public Company, a multinational chemical company based in Thailand. We spoke to Miguel Mantas, CEO Allnex, about...
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Epoxidised linseed lipids as fast-curing alternative to drying oils
Epoxidised lipids in UV-curable systems can replace drying oils. These UV-curable systems can achieve drying times of only minutes. However, the mechanical properties of the UV-cured films are comparable...
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Merck starts up new production line for silica based effect pigments
Merck has started up a second production line for silica-based effect pigments in Gernsheim, Germany. Around 750 employees work at this site, which is the company's largest pigment production facility...
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Interview: “A continued shift of growth to emerging markets
GC, part of Thailand’s largest integrated petrochemical and refining business, PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited, has agreed to acquire the resin manufacturer Allnex.The deal was made following...
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Novel coating: Flame-retardant, smoke suppression and antibacterial properties
Scientists present an eco-friendly coating based on an intumescent flame-retardant system for viscose fabrics with multi-function properties.
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Axalta: Ground breaking for new coatings facility
Axalta broke ground for construction of a coatings facility in Jilin City, Jilin Province, North China. The new plant is scheduled to open in 2023.
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Antibacterial composite using non-toxic nanomaterial
In order to deal with the challenge of biofilms and its associated infections, it is important to develop some efficient methodology which prevents the formation of biofilms over the surfaces. Now a new...
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Huntsman increases polyurethane catalyst and specialty amine capacity
Huntsman has announced that its Performance Products division plans to further expand its manufacturing facility in Petfurdo, Hungary, to meet the growing demand for polyurethane catalysts and specialty...
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Self-healable waterborne polyurethane coatings with high strength
Scientists have developed simultaneously self-healing and photoluminescence waterborne polyurethane coatings based on dual dynamic bonds.
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Axalta completes acquisition of U-POL
Axalta has successfully completed the previously announced acquisition of U-POL. The acquisition of U-POL, a leading supplier of paint, protective coatings and accessories primarily for the automotive...
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New exhibitions and conferences in Asia Pacific and Middle East
Vincentz Network and NürnbergMesse are creating two new must-attend events for the paint and coatings industry in Asia Pacific and the Middle East: the Pacific Coatings Show in Indonesia and the Gulf...
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Healing performance of epoxy coatings
A polyurea-based dual capsule system was employed to develop a highly responsive self-healing coating. The healing agent characteristics significantly control the healing rate and barrier feature of the...