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Are lignin-derived monomers and polymers truly sustainable?
A new review, aiming at scientists, industries and investors, strives to provide a critical outlook for the existing synthetic methods of lignin-derived monomers and polymers and motivates researchers...
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Bodo Möller Chemie further expands into Eastern Europe
Specialty chemicals company Bodo Möller Chemie is further expanding its sales structures in Europe and opening a new branch in Romania.
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Powder coatings: “Low-bake systems are now being used for fast curing”
Powder coatings have many advantages, especially if you look for environmental benefits. However, there is room for Improvements. We spoke with experts how one of those, the baking temperature, can be...
News Production & Lab
Crosslinking features of clearcoats
A new paper examines the influence of functional group content in hydroxyl-functionalised urethane methacrylate oligomers on the crosslinking features of clearcoats.
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Survey on regulations: Win a free event ticket
The coatings industry is a highly regulated sector and regulatory compliance is not always easy. We want to find out more about the current challenges with our survey. Take part and with a bit of luck...
News Markets & Companies
Röhm and OQ Chemicals intend to build MMA plant in the U.S.
Röhm and OQ have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to evaluate the construction of a new production plant for methyl methacrylate (MMA) on the U.S. Gulf Coast.
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Toppan develops adhesive for digital printing
Toppan Printing has developed a high-strength adhesive for digital printing. It is suitable for retort sterilisation, boiling sterilisation and heating in microwave ovens, thus expanding applications for...
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Antonio Riggio new Operations Manager of Inkmakers Tecnopails
Inkmaker has named, Antonio Riggio, as Operations Manager of its Filling Solutions Division, Tecnopails in Piacenza, Italy.
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Individual fingerprint of every liquid now measurable in real time
A new radio wave-based analysis technology makes it possible to continuously monitor the state of any liquid in industrial processes, be it resins, adhesives, coatings – or beer.
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Biesterfeld and Evonik extend distribution agreement
Biesterfeld is goint to distribute Evonik’s coatings additives in Central and Southeastern Europe.
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Vegetable proteins as binders in paints and coatings
Just like cellulose, lignin and fats, proteins are renewable raw materials. Their potential for the chemical industry remains largely untapped. Research teams at the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering...
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Out now: the new EC Podcast
We are launching the new EC Podcast. Once a month we will present exclusive insights into the paints and coatings industry on all important audio platforms. This first episode takes a closer look at the...
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CB Chemie: Groundbreaking and planned expansion
CB Chemie, Austrian distributor of binders, pigments and additives from several major manufacturers, is moving its corporate headquarters from Baumgarten to Siegendorf. This also takes into account the...
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Durability enhancement of low ice adhesion polymeric coatings
Researchers have developed and investigated polyurethane-based nanocomposite and fibre-reinforced coatings to understand the deteriorating behaviour of the coatings under rigorous impinging erosion tests....