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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...
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Hempel completes the acquisition of Farrow & Ball
Coatings manufacturer Hempel has completed the acquisition of Farrow & Ball, a luxury decorative paint and wallpaper company with an annual turnover of over EUR 100 million.
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September issue: Marine coatings in the focus
The September issue of the European Coatings Journal is out. It features a full package on marine coatings: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews.
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Self-healing and high-biobased-content UV-curable coatings
A new study describes a novel self-healing, high-performance, and high-biobased-content coating derived from rubber seed oil and itaconic acid.
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BASF joins task force for sustainable polymers
The world’s largest chemical company joins a Royal Society of Chemistry initiative to make better use of unrecovered polymers in liquid formulations (PLFs).
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Implemented since late 2020: New VOC Standards in China
What has to be considered regarding the implementation and supervision of VOC Standards in China? Companies manufacturing products such as Coatings, Inks, Adhesives and Cleaning producs should take specific...
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Infrared stealth material by a simple coating method
As the infrared stealth effect is affected by both temperature and infrared emissivity, microcapsules with both temperature control and low emissivity were prepared. Coated fabric showed good infrared...