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An update on Korea Reach
From January 1st 2019, the revised Korea REACH, the Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals, has been implemented. What does this mean for the coatings industry?
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Design of robust superhydrophobic surfaces
Scientists create robust superhydrophobicity by a nanostructure design to provide water repellency and a microstructure design to provide durability.
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Sika acquires market leader in roofing and waterproof systems in Egypt
Sika has acquired Modern Waterproofing Group, a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing systems in Egypt.
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Flexible polyurethanes, renewable fuels, and flavorings from a microalgae oil waste stream
A new study aims to develop a scalable methodology for production of microalgae-based polyols for polyurethane synthesis from waste oils derived from algae biomass.
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Chem Research: Paint and coating industry records losses worldwide in the first quarter 2020
The Corona crisis has also affected the paint and coatings industry. The 10 largest paint and coatings manufacturers in the world lost 3.0 % of their sales turnover on a EUR basis in the first quarter...
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A cue from nature to create bulletproof coatings
Researchers from the University of Houston are using chitin to produce high-impact multilayered coatings that can protect against bullets, lasers, toxic gas and other dangers.
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New content: Suppliers Hub grows
The European Coatings Suppliers Hub, which was launched a few weeks ago, is growing steadily. There are now 27 videos and presentations online that report on a wide range of innovations for the coatings...
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Stahl Polymers appoints Fitz Chem as distributor
Stahl Polymers has appointed Fitz Chem as distributor for aziridine and carbodiimide crosslinkers in USA.
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Novel high-performance anti-fog coating
Scientists have developed a novel organic-inorganic zwitterionic acrylate polymer for high-performance anti-fog coating.
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Keyser & Mackay and D&R Dispersions and Resins agree on sales partnership
The European chemical distribution company Keyser & Mackay and D&R Dispersions and Resins Sp.z o.o./Poland have agreed on a sales cooperation.
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Interview: Great potential in the Indian market
India has been an interesting market for the international coatings and raw materials industry for years. Worlée-Chemie has been operating its own branch in Mumbai since 2007. We spoke with Annika Almstedt,...
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Polyethylenimine-assisted exfoliation of h-BN in aqueous media
Researchers have investigated the polyethylenimine-assisted exfoliation of h-BN in aqueous media for anticorrosive reinforcement of water-borne epoxy coating.
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DKSH enters exclusive distribution agreement with Keyland Polymer
DKSH has entered an exclusive distribution agreement with Keyland Polymer UV Materials Spain SLU.
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June issue: Additives in the focus
The June issue of the European Coatings Journal features a full package on additives: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews. The magazine is also available in European Coatings 360°....