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The role of the ketyl radical in type II photoinitiators
Scientists have evaluated the influence of the photoinitiating system on the properties of photopolymerised methylmethacrylate.
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Hubert Windegger appointed CFO of ASK Chemicals
Hubert Windegger joins the management of ASK Chemicals as Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as of March 01, 2021.
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Innovative thermal insulation coatings
Thermal insulation coatings based on microporous particles from Pickering emulsion polymerisation have been decribes in a recent study.
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Lanxess management makes sustainability its business
A new system of compensation for the Board of Management has been in place since the beginning of the year: Roughly one-third of the variable compensation is now linked to the company’s sustainability...
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Novel injectable adhesive gel for wound healing
A new study portrays a surgical antibacterial bioadhesive for a broad range of medical applications.
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Significant contraction of the global paints and coatings market in 2020
On an annual basis the TOP 11 global paint and coating producers experienced a sales turnover decline greater than – 6 % (EUR value) compared to 2019.
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“Strong platform for continuous growth for the entire South & East Asia region”
Danish coatings manufacturer Hempel has signed a purchase agreement for the acquisition of Australia-based Wattyl. As Hempel CEO Lars Petersson explains, this step is part of the company’s growth strategy...
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March issue: Architectural coatings in the focus
The March issue of the European Coatings Journal is out. It features a full package on architectural coatings: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews. The magazine is also available...
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Preparation of chitosan-reduced graphene oxide microcapsules
An actual paper describes the reparation of chitosan-reduced graphene oxide (CS-RGO) microcapsules and its application in self-healing coatings.
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Allnex anncounces new site in China
Allnex plans a new production base for high-performance resins in Pinghu City, China.
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High performance bio-based epoxies
Scientists describe the synthesis and properties of bio-based epoxies from ferulic acid and furfuryl alcohol.
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Elementis and Grolman sign distribution agreement
Grolman has signed an exclusive distribution agreement for France with Elementis effective beginning 16th March 2021.
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Anticorrosive epoxy coating on carbon steel
A new study examines the anticorrosive behavior of an epoxy coating modified with hydrophobic nano-silica on phosphatised carbon steel.
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The Chem Quest Group taps Rich Gibson
The Chem Quest Group, business strategy and external specialty chemicals technology development firm, has hired a former client, Mr. Rich Gibson, formerly the Director, Corporate Strategy for Milliken...