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Recyclable and self-healing polyurethane coating for marine corrosion protection
A Chinese research team has developed a novel polyurethane composite that combines self-healing, recyclability, and superior corrosion resistance. The material sets a new benchmark for sustainable marine...
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Hexion divests U.S. Gulf Coast formalin operations to Ancala
Hexion has sold its U.S. Gulf Coast formalin business to infrastructure investor Ancala, marking a further step in the company’s shift toward next-generation cellulosic performance materials.
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EuPIA issues new guidance on Swiss Ink Ordinance and declaration of conformity requirements
The revised Swiss Ink Ordinance introduces mandatory declarations of conformity across the full value chain. EuPIA and the Swiss association VSLF have now released additional guidance to clarify expectations...
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Sustainable PBAT/hectorite nanocomposite coating enhances paper packaging performance
A biodegradable PBAT/hectorite nanocomposite coating creates paper-based materials with superior water, oil, and gas barriers as well as excellent mechanical strength. The approach offers a scalable and...
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Highly efficient photothermal self-healing polyurethane coating reinforced by CF PDA Cu 2O nanocomposite
A polyurethane coating enhanced with a multifunctional nanocomposite achieves outstanding wear resistance, corrosion protection, and rapid photothermal self-healing. The innovative system, developed by...
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Stahl expands its footprint in Turkey as Weilburger Graphics operations transition to Stahl Kimya
Stahl has completed the integration of Weilburger Graphics’ packaging coatings activities in Turkey. Under the name Stahl Kimya, the business will operate with strengthened regional structures and continued...
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Interview: Geo-based raw materials as a sustainable alternative to fossil resources
Nanomaterials have long been an integral part of industrial coating systems. Dr. Frank Groß from Nano-X explains how geo-based raw materials such as silanes and siloxanes enable not only functional but...
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Interview: Nanomaterials as the key to sustainable coating solutions
Nanomaterials are not a passing fad, but offer concrete approaches for more environmentally friendly coating systems. Dr. Juliana Sousa from the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory explains...
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Sensor-based method enables real-time monitoring of corrosion onset in coatings
A novel sensor-based technique allows non-destructive, real-time investigation of transport processes in organic coatings. The Belgian research team validated the approach using advanced electrochemical...
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Wacker expands silicone business in China with new specialty silanes technology center
Wacker and SICO Performance Material have opened a joint technology center in Jining. The facility consolidates both companies’ silane expertise and supports the development of additives for plastics,...
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Innovative nanocontainers enhance corrosion resistance in epoxy coatings
A novel composite epoxy coating featuring magnetic and pH-responsive nanocontainers demonstrates superior corrosion protection and self-healing properties, paving the way for advanced anticorrosion technologies....
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Tarrifs: how geopolitics is reshaping global trade and supply chains (2/2)
Political tensions, migration dynamics, the Russia–Ukraine war and China’s dominance in raw materials are reshaping global supply chains. New analyses highlight key geopolitical risks and outline what...
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Tarrifs: why long-term effects are more harmful than expected (1/2)
Studies across the last two decades show that tariffs rarely deliver the benefits policymakers promise. While they may offer short-term relief, they typically increase prices, fuel inflation and create...
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Synergistic PEO and LDH pre-treatments enhance adhesion and corrosion protection on AA2024-T3
A combined surface treatment using plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) and in situ grown LDH conversion layers significantly improves the adhesion and corrosion protection of organic coatings on AA2024-T3...