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Enhancing the hydrophobicity and strength of paper
Laccase-catalysed chitosan-monophenol copolymer as a coating on paper enhances its hydrophobicity and strength.
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Azelis and Synthomer announce new distribution agreement
Azelis and Synthomer have announced a new distribution agreement for Eastern Europe.
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Novel antiviral coating
Academics at Northumbria University, Newcastle, are working to create a superhydrophobic – low friction – coating that enables surfaces to be functionalised in a way that destroys viruses whilst maintaining...
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Risk assessment of cyclic esters
FEICA carried out a risk assessment on cyclic esters potentially present in polyester adhesives intended to be used in food contact materials.
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EuPIA: Printing ink producers under intense pressure
According to the European Printing Ink Association (EuPIA), the producers of printing ink are under intense pressure due to multiple cost drivers.
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Novel self-healing material for potential application in space coatings
A new work describes a UV-responsive single-microcapsule self-healing material with enhanced UV-shielding SiO2/ZnO hybrid shell for potential application in space coatings.
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BHS Sonthofen consolidates process technology expertise within company
BHS-Sonthofen is bringing together its collective process expertise in filtration, mixing, drying, granulation, sterilisation and reaction in the newly created Process Technology division.
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Properties of UV-curing matting coatings
Scientists have evaluated the effect of the particle sizes of silica on the properties of UV-curing matting coatings.
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Powder coatings market: continuous appeal
Even conservative estimates of potential growth stated a year ago require considerable adjustment in light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The European powder coatings market saw moderate improvement...
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Krahn acquires companies from Jollis AB & Partners
TheKrahnChemie Group, which is part of the globally operating Otto KrahnGroup, has acquired majority stakes in six companies from Jollis AB &Partners.
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Flame-retardant coatings for rigid polyurethane foam
Scientists report on novel flame-retardant coatings based on mixtures of polysaccharides and polyborate.
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HMG announce new distribution partner Breakwells
HMG Paints have announced a new distribution partnership with West Midlands based Breakwells Paints.
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Alternative to form zero VOC waterborne coatings
A new paper discusses the characterisation of free and surface water of colloidal unimolecular polymer particles for coatings applications.