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Resistance performance of nanocomposite coatings on Al alloys
A new paper focuses on the wear and corrosion resistance performance of UHMWPE/GNPs nanocomposite coatings on AA2028 Al alloys.
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Abrafati 2021 postponed to November
The coatings industry’s leading business platform in Latin America is being moved from 28-30 September to 30 November through 2 December, 2021.
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Biesterfeld receives distribution rights for DOW’s silicone solutions in Hungary
Biesterfeld Spezialchemie and Dow expand their more than 50-year distribution partnership for performance silicones.
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Mesoporous microcapsules for active corrosion protection
The use of alumina sludge arising from an electrocoagulation process as functional mesoporous microcapsules for active corrosion protection of aluminum has recently been described.
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AGM distribution partner becomes part of Barentz International
One of AGM’s key distribution partners, specialty chemical supplier Maroon Group, has entered into an agreement to be acquired by global distributor Barentz International.
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Durable and photostable zinc sulfide particles
A new study describes alumina‐protected, durable and photostable zinc sulfide particles from scalable atomic layer deposition.
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New podcast: Fully automated production of bio-based coatings
In our latest podcast episode we speak about the EU-funded Life Biopaint project where a fully automated and waste-free production of bio-based coatings was established. Project manager Marcello Vitale...
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Covestro completes acquisition of RFM from DSM
Covestro has completed the acquisition of the Resins & Functional Materials business (RFM) from the Dutch company Royal DSM. The transaction received regulatory approval after Covestro and DSM signed...
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Special coating for porcelain insulators in harsh environments
A recent study decribes the potential of slippery liquid infused porous surface coatings as flashover inhibitors on porcelain insulators.
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Wattyl Australia and New Zealand now officially part of Hempel
With immediate effect, Wattyl Australia and New Zealand is now officially part of coatings manufacturer Hempel. With the acquisition of Wattyl, Hempel aims at strengthening its footprint in Australia and...
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Aluminum powder with bright colour and excellent alkali resistance
A new study describes the preparation of sandwich structured polymer-encapsulated aluminum powder.
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Bright future for bio-based coatings
Industry experts from Akzo Nobel, Covestro and PPG Industries are expecting further opportunities for bio-based coatings systems. The insiders share their views on the current situation and provide an...
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Akzo Nobel invests in coatings application technology from Qlayers
Technology from Qlayers, which is opening up new possibilities in the application of industrial coatings, has prompted Akzo Nobel to acquire a stake in the startup.
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Self-healable and stretchable polyurethane film
A new paper reports a waterborne polyurethane film fabricated via multiple hydrogen bonds that is both room‐temperature self-healable and stretchable.