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BASF and Evonik resume plasticiser production after outages
Following outages at both Evonik and BASF, production of plasticisers is to be ramped up again at both companies.
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Jotun launches hull optimisation programme
Jotun's programme is supposed to enable ship operators to improve the hull efficiency, lower costs and improve the environmental performance.
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Axel Sebbesse takes on Otto Krahn Group management role
Axel Sebbesse will become a Managing Director of the Otto Krahn Group and assume the role of Chief Development Officer (CDO).
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Radiation synthesis of urea/hydrogel core shells
A new study describes urea/hydrogel core shells coated with three different natural oils via a layer-by-layer approach and presents an investigation of their slow release and effects on plant growth-promoting...
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BASF wants to achieve net zero emissions by 2050
BASF aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 25 percent by 2030. The company announces investments of EUR four billion.
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Kinetics and simulations of linseed oil autoxidation
A new review portrays linseed oil chemistry in the context of drying of paint.
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Interview: Trend towards tighter chemical regulations in Korea
South Korea is an important market for paints and coatings in Asia. What is the situation regarding chemical legislation? We spoke with Dr Dieter Drohmann of Chemservice about the updates and what manufacturers...
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Raw materials: Coatings industry under heavy pressure
The European coatings, printing inks and artists' paints industry is under intense pressure due to rising raw material prices, according to CEPE.
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New combination of antifouling and cavitation erosion resistance
A new paper reports on a novel polyurethane coating with heterogeneity structure induced by microphase separation that exhibits new combination of antifouling and cavitation erosion resistance.
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Nordmann and Evonik expand partnership
Since the beginning of the year, Nordmann has been managing the German and Benelux distribution of Evonik's product line for flame retardant applications.
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Weather resistant multifunctional nanocomposite
Researchers exhibit a flexible epoxy graphene thermoset with excellent weather and corrosion resistance.
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Interview: Meeting growing MEA demand for local, sustainable colourants
Clariant has expanded its R&D laboratory in South Africa to increase capacity to service all projects coming from its African, Middle East and Turkish customers in Coatings and Special Applications...
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Maarten Heijbroek appointed CEO of Stahl
Stahl has announced the appointment of Maarten Heijbroek as future CEO of the company, starting July 1st, 2021, as well as member of the Board.
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Sodium alginate as thickener in water paint formulations
Scientists describe the interaction of sodium alginate thickener with components of architectural water-based coatings.