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The unique nanostructure of shellac films
A new study aimed at exploring the nanostructure of shellac and gaining insights into the structure-property relations alongside the effect of its aging phenomena.
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Aralon invests in capacities
Aralon, a manufacturer of luminescent pigments for paints and coatings, has announced an expansion of its production capacity.
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Review of anticorrosive graphene composite coatings
A recently published review article gives a comprehensive review of anticorrosive graphene-composite coatings.
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LSI launches as an independent global specialty chemicals business
LSI has launched as an independent business, following the completion of the carve out of Lonza Specialty Ingredients from Lonza Group. The company focuses on microbial control solutions.
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Fabrication of a robust superhydrophobic coating
A recent paper describes the fabrication of a superhydrophobic organic-inorganic hybrid coating through a novel two-step phase separation method.
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Interview: “Additives need to be highly versatile”
One of the most decisive drivers for innovation and change in the coatings industry is the topic of sustainability, including the field of additives, says Dr Gaetano Blanda. Evonik’s Coating Additives...
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New issue: focus on polyurethane coatings
In issue 7+8/2021 of the EUROPEAN COATINGS JOURNAL readers will find articles on technical innovations as well as market information on polyurethane coatings.
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Alberdingk Boley appoints Thomas Baur President and CEO
Alberdingk Boley, manufacturer of waterbased polyurethane and acrylate dispersions located in Greensboro (NC), has announced the appointment of Thomas Baur as new President & Chief Executive Officer...
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Crosslinking of antimicrobial polymers to prevent biofouling
Scientists have recently described a method of crosslinking antimicrobial polymers with hexamethylene diamine to prevent biofouling in marine applications.
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Axalta to acquire U Pol
Axalta is about to acquire U-Pol, paint, protective coatings, and accessories manufacturer for the automotive aftermarket
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Thermal degradation of polyurethane wood coating
Researchers have presented a case study on the thermal degradation of an acrylate-type polyurethane wood coating.
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Thailand-based PTT Global Chemical Public buys Allnex
Investor Advent sells resins producer Allnex to PTT Global Chemical Public Company for allegedly EUR 4 billion.
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Wacker invests in new production site
The Munich-based Wacker Group has started construction of an alcoholysis coating plant at its Nünchritz site.
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Antibacterial hybrid coatings
A recent study presents non-toxic antibacterial hybrid coatings consisting of lysostaphin and waterborne polyurethane.