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Active components for application in antimicrobial food packaging
A recent investigation was aimed to develop films and coatings based on natural biopolymers and active components, with physicochemical and functional properties for application in antimicrobial packaging....
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Uzin Utz publishes half-year figures for 2021
Despite the strained raw material situation, Uzin Utz reports sales and earnings at the highest level in company's history.
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The effect of zinc cations addition to acid pretreatment solution
A new work focuses on the effect of zinc cations on acidic surface treatment of mild steel and shows that they reduce oxidation and corrosion attacks.
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Interview: A once in a decade strategy
The EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) should aim to resolve the existing complexity in chemicals legislation and not increase it further. CEPE's Public affairs manager Sebastian Kraußlach...
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Arkema acquires Ashland’s Performance Adhesives business
Arkema has signed an agreement for the acquisition of Ashland’s Performance Adhesives business. This is regarded as a major step in Bostik’s strong long term growth ambition.
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Modified waterborne polyurethane with superior corrosion resistance
Researchers report the preparation and characteristics of a crosslinked fluorinated acrylate modified waterborne polyurethane for metal protection coating.
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Sika acquires a full-range waterproofing expert in China
Sika acquires Shenzhen Landun Holding, a manufacturer of waterproofing systems in China. The company offers a comprehensive range of waterproofing products and technologies.
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Novel composite material based on sulfonated graphene and sulfonate barium
A recent paper describes the fabrication and the anticorrosive performances of a composite filler that includes sulfonate‑barium and sulfonated graphene.
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Hubergroup: Price increase due to rise in raw material and transport costs
Hubergroup, international manufacturer of printing inks and specialty chemicals, is responding to the rise in transportation and raw material costs with global price increases.
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Protective coatings at the European Coatings Show Conference 2021
Probably the oldest functions for coatings is protection, and even today it is still one of the most important ones. With two dedicated sessions at this year's ECS Conference, protective coatings will...
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Antibiotic removal from wastewater
A new paper describes the adsorptive removal of cefixime using a novel adsorbent based on synthesised polycation coated nanosilica rice husk.
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Mipa takes over business segment from Klumpp Coatings
Mipa has taken over the spray paint systems business segment for the furniture, staircase and door industries from Klumpp Coatings.
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Robust and flexible transparent protective film
Researchers report on a novel protective film fabricated with an ambient-curable hybrid resin.
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Brenntag reports good results in second quarter of 2021
Brenntag reports good results for the second quarter of 2021. In addition to organic growth, the company plans to strengthen its focus industries through acquisitions.