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Norner has received Lloyd’s approval for marine coating testing
Norner has received certificates recognising the approval in accordance with both IMO Resolution IMO MSC.215(82) and IMO MSC.288(87) for its marine coating testing.
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Molecular dynamics simulation of peptide adhesion
A recent paper investigates the peptide attachment on several Al-based surfaces for long-term use against biofouling.
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New book on resins for water-borne coatings
Water-borne coatings are already the standard for many applications and still to continue to get even more important. The new text book Resins for water-borne coatings offers a comprehensive overview on...
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Nouryon opens office and innovation center in Dubai
In order to support Middle East and Africa growth plans, Nouryon opens new facilities in Dubai.
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Superhydrophobic and transparent coating with superior durability
A new work describes a highly transparent, superhydrophobic (self-cleaning), mechanically robust, durable hybrid coating for electronic and optical devices.
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Safic-Alcan extends distribution agreement with PMC Organometallix
Safic-Alcan has announced the extension of its distribution agreement with PMC Organometallix to the African continent.
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A biobased reactive accelerant and diluent for drying oils
A recent study focuses on a biobased alternative to solvent thinners and metal catalyst accelerators in drying oils.
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Interview: “Becoming a stronger player in Japan”
Sika has agreed to acquire Hamatite, the adhesives business of The Yokohama Rubber Company. We spoke to Dominik Slappnig, Head Corporate Communications & Investor Relations, about the acquisition and...
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Clariant to build new innovation center in Charlotte, North Carolina
Clariant’s new laboratory is intended to bring together research and technical experts in specialty formulation ingredients and additives to foster collaborative product development across all formulation...
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Cellulose membrane with a variety of properties
Researchers present a self-cleaning, underwater writable, heat-insulated and photocatalytic cellulose membrane for high-efficient oil/water separation and the removal of hazardous organic pollutants.
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Nouryon completes spin out of Nobian
Nouryon has completed the spin-out of its base chemicals business, Nobian, into a separate company remaining under the ownership of Nouryon’s equity owners, The Carlyle Group and GIC.
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Songwon and Sabo extend their partnership
Songwon has announced that the worldwide exclusive distributorship (non-exclusive for Europe) with Sabo for light stabilisers has been extended.
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Novel high-performance antibacterial film
Researchers have preented an antibacterial film via synergistic effect between uniformly dispersed TiO2 nanoparticles and multifunctional quaternary ammonium cationic ligand.
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Circular economy: Coatings and recycling
The European Coatings Show Conference 2021 will open its digital doors in a couple of weeks. As a special highlight the EU DECOAT project will present how coatings will play their part in a world were...