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Aluminum triphosphate-containing intumescence flame-retarding coatings
A facile preparation of flame-retarding coatings using aliphatic waterborne polyurethane as the binder has recently been described.
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Production of paints in Europe in August slightly above previous year
According to the market research institute Chem Research, in August 2020, the production volume of paint materials in Europe is slightly above the previous year's level for the first time since the beginning...
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Experts interview: Wood coatings and sustainability
Wood is seen as one of the most sustainable buildingmaterial for all kinds of products. To live up to these expectations, woodcoatings have to be as sustainable as possible, too. We spoke with expertsabout...
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Green self-healing coating for corrosion protection of zinc
A new study decribes polypyrrole nanocapsules bearing quaternised alkyl pyridine for a corrosion protection coating for zinc.
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IMCD opens new headquarters in greater Cleveland area
IMCD, a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has opened its new U.S. headquarters in Westlake, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland.
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UV and thermal dual responsive coatings
UV and thermal dual responsive coatings have been developed based on benzoxazine/polyacrylate/mesoporous TiO2. The reversible surface wettability coatings have excellent comprehensive properties.
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Brüggemann: New production system for reducing agents
Brüggemann intends to expand its market position in highly specialised chemical products. The new plant will also set new standards in sustainability, energy efficiency and quality.
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Superamphiphobic PTFE/CuO coating on 6061Al
Scientists have developed a leaf-like superamphiphobic PTFE/CuO coating on 6061Al which is rapidly fabricated in a two-step method and could protect substrate from corrosion and pollution.
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Abrafati 2021: Date has been set
The date has been set for Abrafati 2021, the leading event of its kind in Latin America, and a major one around the globe, comprising the 17th International Coatings Congress and the 17th International...
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Effect of laser structured micro patterns on the polyvinyl butyral/oxide/steel interface stability
A recent work investigated the effect of steel substrate topography and roughness on cathodic disbonding resistance and wet adhesion of the polyvinyl butyral/oxide/steel interface.
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Henkel invests in advanced materials start up Actnano
Henkel Adhesive Technologies wants to further enhance its market offerings for functional coatings by investing in Actnano.
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Waterborne hygienic coatings based on self-crosslinking acrylic latex
A new paper deals with a facile fabrication of environmentally friendly hygienic coatings based on acrylic latex comprising embedded inorganic nanoparticles originating from nanostructured ZnO and MgO,...
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SDC Technologies acquires Cotec
US company SDC Technologies has acquired Cotec, a company known for thin film coating technologies based in Karlstein am Main, Germany.
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Bio-based monomers instead of traditional material in the preparation of polyester resin
A new study describes the replacement of maleic anhydride by bio-based itaconic acid in the preparation of isophthalic acid-based unsaturated polyester resin.