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Green nanocomposites from Salvia-based water-borne polyurethane-urea dispersions
Researchers have synthesised stable polyurethane-urea dispersions of small particle size. The incorporation of cellulose nanocrystals modulated soft and hard domains ordering ability.
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Songwon further strengthens its commitment to China’s coatings industry
Over the past year, Songwon, manufacturer of polymer stabilisers, has continued to strengthen its commitment to the coatings industry in China.
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BCF welcomes FTA but calls for more significant changes to UK REACH
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has welcomed the news of a Free Trade Agreement between the UK and EU.
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Influence of water on electrical and mechanical properties of PEM films
Scientists have investigated the influence of water on the properties of self-assembled and self-healing PEM films.
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Dual-responsive homopolymers from one functional group
A new paper foucuses on thermo- and oxidation-sensitive poly(meth)acrylates based on alkyl sulfoxides.
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Huntsman completes the sale of shares in Venator
Huntsman has completed the sale of approximately 42.4 million ordinary shares of Venator to funds advised by SK Capital Partners.
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Akzo Nobel acquires New Nautical Coatings
Akzo Nobel is set to increase its presence in the North American yacht coatings market after agreeing to acquire New Nautical Coatings. Financial details are not disclosed.
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Akzo Nobel unlocks a more sustainable way of making paints and coatings
A world of possibilities for paints and coatings has been unlocked by research being conducted by Akzo Nobel, in collaboration with the Dutch Advanced Research Center Chemical Building Blocks Consortium...
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Safic Alcan announces extended partnership with Orion Engineered Carbons
Safic-Alcan has entered into an extended distribution agreement with Orion Engineered Carbons in South Africa, effective January 1st., 2021.
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IGM Resins successfully produces first batch of photoinitiator in Anqing
Precisely 13 months after the formal groundbreaking ceremony, IGM Resins has produced the first batch of photoinitiator in Anqing, China.
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Graphene coatings on polyurethane films as gas permeation barrier
Layer-by-layer assembled graphene stacks were deposited on TPU membranes as coatings to enhance permeation properties.
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Brenntag signs distribution agreement with Elementis Specialties
Brenntag Canada, part of the Brenntag Group, has signed an agreement with Elementis Specialties for distribution in Canada.