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Investigation of acrylates photopolymerisation shrinkage stress
Scientists have published a comprehensive investigation of acrylates photopolymerisation shrinkage stress from micro and macro perspectives.
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Interview: “The Green Deal has added new impetus”
Bio-based coatings are expected to play a larger role in the industry’s effort to become more sustainable. Dickon Purvis, responsible for regional marketing of coatings, adhesives, and specialties in...
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Environmentally friendly corrosion protection
A new paper describes corrosion protection properties of an environmentally friendly polyvinyl alcohol coating reinforced by a heating treatment and lignin nanocellulose.
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Axalta: Colour is a key factor in 88% of vehicle purchasing decisions
Axalta has released its “Automotive Color Preferences 2021 Consumer Survey” aimed at analysing the relationship between colour and vehicle purchasing decisions among consumers.
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A multi-functional coating based on acrylic copolymer
Scientists have prepared a multi-functional coating based on acrylic copolymer modified with PDMS through copolymerisation.
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Uzin Utz with a new production facility in the USA
A new dry mortar plant from Uzin Utz is being built on an area of 61,000 m² in Waco, Texas.
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UV cured film with excellent water resistance
A recent work describes the synthesis of UV-curable waterborne Polyurethane–acrylate modified with hydroxyl-terminated polydimethylsiloxane.
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Strong increase in global demand for paints and coatings
Chem Research: The global paints and coatings market recorded a strong first quarter 2021.
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Novel self-healing epoxy coatings
Scientists report on self-healing epoxy coatings containing microcapsules filled with different amine compounds.
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Archroma: Distribution agreement with Van Horn, Metz & Company for emulsions
Archroma has entered an agreement with specialty raw material distributor Van Horn, Metz & Company for the distribution of emulsions in the United States.
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Bio-based raw materials: A limited toolbox
Bio-based building blocks offer a path to increase the sustainability of coatings. We spoke to experts about how the industry can become more bio-based without any negative side effects.
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Stable waterborne epoxy emulsions
The aim of a recent study was to prepare stable waterborne epoxy emulsions and study the properties of their corresponding coatings containing different contents of silica nanoparticles.
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PPG to expand coatings manufacturing capacity for packaging applications
PPG has announced an expansion of its coatings manufacturing capacity in Europe for packaging applications. The investments at sites in The Netherlands and Poland are intended to support growing customer...