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Ultrathin polymers to enhance antifouling performances
A recent study portrays 2D ultrathin carbon nitride/acrylate boron silane polymer with multi-function for enhancing antifouling performance.
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Pigment market: A colourful picture
The onset and rapid spread of the coronavirus has had an impact on numerous industrial and developing countries, in some cases paralysing them. The pigment market has also been affected by the pandemic....
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AGM joins the American Coatings Association
Applied Graphene Materials (AGM) has joined the American Coatings Association (ACA), a voluntary, nonprofit trade association working to advance the needs of the US paint and coatings industry.
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Ultraviolet cure kinetics of a acrylate network under varying light intensity
Scientists have investigated the photopolymerisation kinetics of a low glass transition temperature (Tg) urethane acrylate network as a model soft coating system.
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Lanxess to acquire IFFs microbial control business
Lanxess aims to become one of the world's largest suppliers of antimicrobial protection products by acquiring IFF's Microbial Control business. Lanxess will pay around USD 1.3 billion (EUR 1.1 billion)...
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Rue and ginger extracts as antifouling agents in silicone matrix coatings
The use of rue extract and ginger oleoresin as natural antifouling agents in a silicone matrix has been verified in a recently published work.
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Covestro benefits from recovery in global demand
In the second quarter of 2021, Covestro benefited from a continued strong recovery in global demand compared to a weak Q2 2020 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Polyurethane–acrylate with improved water resistance
Researchers report on a waterborne polyurethane–acrylate containing methyl methacrylate with simultaneously improved water resistance and mechanical properties.
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Update on general test methods for paints and varnishes
The TC35 SC9 committee is one of the most important groups for standards in the international Coatings industry. Established 40 years ago it established 172 ISO standards and has 20 currently under development....
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Sika to divest European industrial coatings business
Sika has agreed to sell its European industrial coatings business, based in Germany, to The Sherwin-Williams Company. The transaction is expected to close in the beginning of 2022.
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Ceramic composite coatings for surgical implants
A recent study proposes Chitosan-based ceramic composite coatings reinforced with carbon nanotubes for surgical implants.
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HB Fuller to build new plant in Egypt
Adhesive manufacturer H.B. Fuller has announced plans to build a new facility in Cairo to support customers’ increased demand in the fast-growing markets of Egypt, Turkey, Middle East and Africa.
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Double layer powder coating to enhance corrosion protection
To reduce the harm of solvent based coating to the environment, a new type of composite powder coating with environmental protection and good corrosion resistance was reported.
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“The water-borne coatings market will continue to grow“
Axalta Coating Systems has completed the expansion of its water-based coatings plant in Jiading, Shanghai. The expanded facility is designed to meet the growing demand for sustainable coating solutions...