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Release of corrosion inhibitor by cellulose nanofibers and zeolite particles
A recent study decribes the effective release of corrosion inhibitor by cellulose nanofibers and zeolite particles in self-healing coatings for corrosion protection.
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PPG: Driving growth
After having already announced several deals at the turn of the year, PPG has recently acquired the Germany-based company Cetelon Lackfabrik, a manufacturer of coatings for automotive and light truck wheel...
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Imerys opens its extended European Technology Center
Imerys has opened its extended European Technology Center for performance minerals in Toulouse. It hosts 50 experts and features state-of-the-art equipment for the polymer, rubber, paint, ceramic and building...
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The effect of surface topography on underwater corrosion resistance of steel
A new article describes the study of the topography effect of superhydrophobic surfaces on the corrosion protection performance of steel through the air plastron behavior when subjected to an underwater...
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Hubergroup opens new production site in Poland
Printing ink specialist Hubergroup Print Solutions has opened a new production site in the Wroclaw area of Poland to supply customers throughout Europe.
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Abrasive wear resistance of organic offshore wind power coatings
Researchers have investigated the abrasive wear resistance of organic offshore wind power coatings.
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A closer look at protective coatings
Current figures for the protective coatings market show that it developed quite differently across the global markets. Also, as our analysis shows, the market is slowly shifting towards water-based coatings....
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Reduction of workers exposure to formaldehyde
The industry voluntary commitment to reduce workers exposure to formaldehyde reaches 99.7% compliance ahead of legal deadline.
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Steel protection via Zn graphene oxide composite coatings
A recent study focuses on electrogalvanisation using Zn-graphene oxide composite coatings with enhanced corrosion resistance performance.
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SI Group announces tackifier capacity expansion in India
SI Group intends to increase its tackifier resin capacity at its Lote, India, manufacturing site by an expected 75%.
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Highly transparent coatings for self-cleaning applications
A recent research work concerns the facile synthesis of highly transparent, hydrophobic, durable, and self-cleaning coatings as an alternative to fluorine-based coatings used on glass.
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Dupont invests in Europe
Dupont Mobility & Materials is investing EUR 4,2 million (USD 5 million) in capital and operating resources at its manufacturing facilities in Germany and Switzerland to increase capacity for its automotive...
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Cotton-based hydrophobic antimicrobial fabric
A recently published paper describes a scalable, cost-effective coating process that is compatible with the existing industrial finishing processes of fabrics.
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IMCD Colombia acquires Siliconas y Químicos
IMCD, Dutch distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has anncounced that IMCD Colombia acquired the Colombian speciality distributor Siliconas y Químicos.