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Research progress on self-healing polymer graphene anticorrosion coatings
In a new paper, the function of graphene in self-healing coating and the application status of self-healing polymer/graphene composite coating are discussed in detail.
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IMCD China acquires Shanghai Yuanhe Chemicals
IMCD, Dutch distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has announced the acquisition of Shanghai Yuanhe Chemicals in China.
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Dual-function coating for corrosion protection of titanium sheet
A polyelectrolytes coating with self-healing and self-strengthening dual-function was fabricated on the titanium sheet for anticorrosion studies in fluorine-containing artificial saliva.
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MC-Bauchemie starts operations in Bolivia
With the acquisition of the majority of shares of Linox, a Bolivian company that manufactures construction chemical products, MC-Bauchemie has now started operations in Bolivia.
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Novel green solid lubricating coating
A recent study presents aqueous solid lubricating coatings as novel green lubricated materials.
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Bodo Möller Chemie expands on the Iberian Peninsula
Bodo Möller Chemie keeps expanding its structures in Europe: An own branch in Madrid sells and distributes products and know-how for the CASE industry
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Clariant sells pigments business to consortium consisting of Heubach and SK Capital
Heubach partners with SK Capital to drive next phase of growth for Clariant's pigments business.
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Coating films for corrosion protection of mild steel
Researchers describe the preparation of high performance coating films based on urethane acrylate oligomer and liquid silicone rubber for corrosion protection of mild steel.
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Novel two-component self-healing coating
Researchers have presented a self-healing coating comprising vinyl ester resin-filled microcapsules with prolonged anticorrosion performance.
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Uzin Utz and BASF cooperate on climate protection
Saving CO2 together – this is the motto of the cooperation between the Uzin Utz Group, a full-range supplier of flooring systems, and the chemical company BASF.
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Michelman and Omya announce Canadian distribution agreement
Michelman has announced a new distribution agreement with Omya, a global producer of calcium carbonate and a worldwide distributor of specialty chemicals.
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Cosi 2021 goes digital
Traditionally, the Coatings Science International Conference meets annually in Nordwijk, Netherland. This year the conference will gather virtually from 29 June to 1st July due to the corona pandemic....
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An overview of UK REACH
Due to Brexit, the United Kingdom has established it's own chemicals legislation, namely UK REACH.
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Reducing the сontact angle hysteresis of thin polymer films
A new paper describes the reduction of the сontact angle hysteresis of polymer films by oil impregnation in supercritical carbon dioxide.