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The cost-performance-sustainability triangle needs to be considered
At the moment, bio-based coatings are a niche. However in recent years they more and more attention and activities in this area are on an all-time high. We spoke with Frank Hezel from BASF about the current...
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Grace doubles colloidal silica capacity with major European plant opening
W. R. Grace & Co.has announced the opening of its new 8,200 square-meter colloidal silica plant at its European flagship manufacturing and R&D center in Worms, Germany.
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Facile fabrication of durable superamphiphobic PET fabrics
Chemists report on a simple and flexible approach to produce multifunctional superamphiphobic PET textiles.
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Interview: “Bottlenecks in the supply of important raw materials”
EuPIA’s managing director Dr Martin Kanert speaks about the current market development at the printing inks market and how the pandemic affects urgent topics of the association.
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Because of the COVID-19 situation: SVLFC cancels “Techniktag
Due to the uncertain situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the board of the Schweizerische Vereinigung der Lack- und Farbenchemiker SVLFC (the Swiss association of paint and varnish chemists) has...
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Antimicrobial cationic acrylate-based hybrid coatings against microorganism contamination
Scientists describe fabricating antimicrobial cationic acrylate-based composite and investigating it as antimicrobial coatings of interior walls in buildings.
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Dörken celebrates the completion of a construction project and the start of a new building project
Ewald Dörken AG opened a new office building and started new construction work at the Hagen-Vorhalle location.
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Tribological properties of polyimide-graphene composite coatings at elevated temperatures
A new paper focuses on developing a polyamic acid (PAA) of polyimide (PI) and PI filled with graphene (PI/GP) on 100CR6 ESU hardened steel.
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BASF: So-called AUVOTs display automotive coatings in the digital world
Four AUVOT shapes represent different automotive features. The shapes specifically designed to highlight individual properties of colours.
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Novel anti-UV superhydrophobic material
A new study presents an anti-UV superhydrophobic material with photocatalysis, self-cleaning, self-healing and oil/water separation functions.
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Printing inks: “Brand owners and graphic designers are always looking for new effects”
Ray Verderber, technical manager, Metallic Pigments and Powders, at Eckart America Corporation, speaks about the challenges and drivers of the printing ink market.
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Siegwerk and Varcotec form partnership for antimicrobial coating
Siegwerk and Varcotec have entered into a distribution partnership for Varcotec's antimicrobial water based varnish in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa).
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New cooling materials: Inspiration from a fascinating beetle
A type of beetle capable of regulating its body temperature in some of the hottest places on earth is the centerpiece of new research.
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Axalta provides update on business conditions from April and May
Axalta Coating Systems has announced an update on second quarter sales trends through May 2020.