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A wing seen through a partly iced up aircraft window

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Distinctive structure for transparent icing protection surfaces

A new study describes an ice-phobic and transparent surface based on the distinctive structure of a coating material.

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After a difficult first half-year: Covestro sees itself well on track for the rest of 2020

Covestro considers itself to be on a clear course and well-positioned for the rest of the year following challenging first six months as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Corrosion resistance of hydrofluoric acid-treated Mg alloy stent after expansion

A new paper describes the corrosion resistance of an HF-treated Mg alloy stent and its improvement through biodegradable polymer coating.

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Hexion and D&R announce commercial-scale production of a silane polymer

Hexion and the Poland based D&R Dispersions and Resins have announced the production of a silane polymer for moisture-curing, isocyanate-free, high-performance coatings.

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Protective coatings: “Water-borne systems are continuing to grow in importance”

Hexion’s Daniel J. Weinmann, market development manager, epoxy and David Vanaken, epoxy global technical and marketing director, Versatics, address current trends in protective coatings.

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Enhancing weathering resistance of wood by using bark extractives

A new study shows how to enhancing the weathering resistance of wood by using bark extractives as natural photostabilisers in a polyurethane-acrylate coating.

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Rexson Systems installs Atex-certified dispenser at Renolit

Rexson Systems, a member of the Inkmaker Group, recently completed a ColorPoint 32 ink-dispenser installation at Renolit’s UK base in Northumberland.

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New fluorine-free self-healing anti-smudge coatings

A new study reports on a simple strategy for the fabrication of phenolic polyurethane coatings with self-healing and anti-smudge properties as well as good mechanical strength and optical clarity.

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Hempel welcomes new COO Katarina Lindström

The new Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Katarina Lindström has officially joined Hempel on 1 August.

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European Coatings Show 2021 will take place

After an elaborate exchange with the exhibitors, the organisers of the European Coatings Show have decided that the leading trade fair of the European coatings industry will take place. A detailed hygiene...