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Ranking: Europes top 25 coatings manufacturers in 2020
Our current ranking of the top-selling coatings manufacturers shows, as every year, how the European coatings manufacturers have performed in terms of turnover, export share or number of employees. A new...
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Progress in biomimetic leverages for marine antifouling using nanocomposite coatings
Natural biomimetic surfaces have the advantages of micro-/nanoroughness and minimised free energy characteristics that can motivate the dynamic fabrication of superhydrophobic antifouling surfaces.
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Quaron appoints Patrick Nguyen-Duhamel as President
The Supervisory Board of Quaron S.A.S. has appointed Patrick Nguyen-Duhamel as President of the company.
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Detailed study on the effect of exposure conditions on dirt pickup resistance for exterior paints
Scientists have presented a detailed study on the effect of exposure conditions on dirt pickup resistance for exterior paints.
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Axalta invests in the production expansion for water-borne coatings in Shanghai
Axalta has broken ground on the newest phase of its Jiading plant in Shanghai, which represents a new investment in water-borne coatings by the company in China.
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“Most times, formulations based on those new raw materials are not cost effective“
The protection of everyday objects as well as industrial or infrastructural goods is one of the main tasks of coatings. We spoke with experts from the coatings industry about trends in protective coatings...
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Powder Coating Institute awards 2020 scholarships
The Powder Coating Institute (PCI) recently awarded its 2020 scholarships to worthy students who are studying various subjects that can lead to a career in powder coating.
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BCF’s launches #essentialcoatings and #essentialinks campaign campaign
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has launched a new #essentialcoatings and #essentialinks campaign to highlight the critical role the coatings and printing inks sectors in the fight against COVID-19....
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A novel slippery surface with enhanced stability and corrosion resistance
A slippery liquid infused porous surface (SLIPS) was prepared by a facile spraying method with co-introduction of silica sol and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and subsequent oil infusion.
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Lomon Billions opens new sales and technical services office in Shanghai
The new office is located at CITIC Plaza in central Shanghai on the East bank of the Huangpu river, 43 kilometers and 45 minutes’ drive from Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
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Performance properties of graphene oxide/water-borne polyurethane nanocoatings
The effects of graphene oxide content on performance properties of graphene oxide/water-borne polyurethane nanocoatings have been studied.
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Colorful growth: Ceresana examines the European market for paints and coatings
Ceresana has analysed the entire European market for paints and coatings for the fourth time: 9.1 million tonnes of paints and coatings were utilized in 2019.
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Recent progress in corrosion resistant superhydrophobic coatings: A critical review
A detailed article reviews the impact of nano-material based SHCs on metal/alloys with a discussion of associated challenges, potential solutions and future opportunities.
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A gloomy outlook for anticorrosive coatings
Urgently needed but faltering infrastructure projects are having a negative impact on the market for corrosion protection coating materials in Europe.