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Thermochromic hydrogel for smart windows application
A recent study describes a durable smart window, which provides a comfortable indoor living environment even when the outdoor temperature is high.
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Sepiolite-based superamphiphobic coating
Researchers have presented a novel superamphiphobic coating with excellent robustness, chemical stability and self-cleaning performance.
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“Interest in water-borne coatings is very high in South Korea.“
The Austrian wood coatings manufacturer Adler started cooperation’s in South Korea. We spoke to Christoph Müller, Area Manager International at Adler about the plans of the company there.
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H.B. Fuller and Covestro join forces to make adhesives more sustainable
Global adhesives provider H.B. Fuller has announced a strategic partnership with Covestro, one of the world’s largest polymer suppliers.
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Fully bio-based UV-cured thiol-ene coatings
A new fully biobased formulation was developed and UV cured to obtain a polymer network useful for coating applications.
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Atlas expands its German weathering testing laboratory
Atlas has announced the expansion of the Atlas Weathering Services Group Testing Laboratory in Linsengericht-Altenhasslau, Germany, to provide faster solar simulation testing.
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Biomimetic sharklet surface for anti biofouling applications
In a recent work, researchers combined 3D printing technology and subsurface-initiated ring opening metathesis polymerisation (ROMP) to construct a multi-scale brush-based antifouling surface.
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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.