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Resistance of paints used in urban artworks
A recent study focuses on the influence of paint composition and substrate on the resistance of paints used in urban artworks.
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Polymer with fouling resistance for antifouling coatings
A degradable hyperbranched antifouling polymer (DHAP) has been synthesised using RAFT polymerisation. The DHAP coating showed excellent antibacterial and anti-biofilm properties.
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New podcast episode: Biocide regulation and coatings
In the latest episode of the EC Podcast we talk to expert Gabi Büttner from the consultancy UMCO about biocide regulation in the European Union. A topic of great importance for the paint and coatings...
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Nouryon appoints Julie Aslaksen to Board of Directors
Global specialty chemicals company Nouryon has announced the appointment of Julie Aslaksen to its Board of Directors.
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Researchers decipher composition of limpet adhesive
The marine fauna has already served as a model for numerous adhesives. However, synthetically produced variants have so far usually not come close to the biological originals. Now, a team of researchers...
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Sika acquires adhesives and sealants business in Japan
Sika has agreed to acquire Hamatite, the adhesives business of Yokohama Rubber. Hamatite is a market leader in Japan, offering adhesives and sealants to the automotive and construction industries.
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Teknos and Brightplus develop novel solutions for food packaging
Coating manufacturer Teknos is developing a new, bio-based barrier coating for food packaging together with biosourced materials company Brightplus. The objective of the cooperation is to develop bio-based...
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Bodo Möller Chemie serves Merck customers in the Nordics
Merck has announced the transfer of the customer service for its Surface Solutions industrial business in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Iceland to Bodo Möller Chemie.
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Architectural coatings on the upswing
Architectural paints are the largest segment within the paints and coatings industry in terms of volume. In previous years, however, the market stagnated. In 2020, the segment defied the crisis within...
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Mechanical properties and water sensitivity of soybean protein isolate film
A recent study addresses the problems of high water solubility, hydrophilicity and low tensile strength of soybean protein isolate films.
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Inkmaker Group rebrands as IM Group
Inkmaker Group has announced that it will henceforth operate under the name IM Group.
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Covid 19: Minimising risks and ensuring compliance
The environmental and occupational health and safety impact of the Corona virus (Sars-Cov-2) on companies varies by industry and location. This makes it necessary for companies to monitor legal compliance....
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Lufthansa and BASF roll out sharkskin technology
A novel surface technology from Lufthansa Technik and BASF is expected to improve fuel efficiency and thus help to achieve sustainability goals.
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PPG 2020 automotive colour report shows continued shift
PPG has released its 2020 automotive colour popularity report, which shows blue hues continuing to increase in popularity, particularly in Europe.