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Transparent ZnO-coated polydimethylsiloxane-based material
Scientists have described the production and photocatalytic properties of a material based on polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) as a carrier substrate coated with microparticles of zinc oxide (ZnO).
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Industrial coatings market to reach about EUR 38,5 billion 2022
The market intelligence provider Transparency Market Research has published a new report on industrial coatings.
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Fouling-release properties of amphiphilic perfluoropolyether-zwitterion cross-linked polymer films
Cross-linked amphiphilic films of perfluoropolyethers and the zwitterionc monomer sulfobetaine methacrylate were prepared and the performance of these films was tested against example marine organisms....
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Printing inks: “Market Shift in UV-Curable Formulations”
As Ray Verderber, technical manager, Metallic Pigments and Powders, at Eckart America Corporation, points out, the constant updating/changing of rules and requirements from regulatory authorities and non-governmental...
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Oxea triples its delivery volumes of n-propanol in Europe
In the second quarter of 2020, the chemical company Oxea tripled its delivery volumes of n-propanol in Europe due to very high demand from manufacturers of hand sanitisers and the printing industry.
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Hydrophobization, smoothing and barrier improvements of cellulose nanofibril films
Chemists have investigated the hydrophobization, smoothing and barrier improvement of cellulose nanofibril films by sol-gel coatings.
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BRB Silicones appoints Mathiesen Group for distribution in Latin America
BRB South America, a full subsidiary of BRB International BV, has appointed Mathiesen Group for sales distribution of its silicone product portfolio in Latin America.
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Improving nanoparticle dispersion and polymer crystallinity in polyvinylidene fluoride/POSS coatings
A new study aims at Improving nanoparticle dispersion and polymer crystallinity in polyvinylidene fluoride/POSS coatings using tetrahydrofuran as co-solvent.
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Venator and Grolman: Co-operation in Spain and Portugal
Venator and Grolman Group announce a co-operation for ultramarine and manganese violet pigments in Spain and Portugal.
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Effect of snap-off distance and squeegee speed on ink transfer mechanism
Scientists have focused on high-speed imaging the effect of snap-off distance and squeegee speed on the ink transfer mechanism of screen-printed carbon pastes.
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Interview: “The UK is probably the best value for money currently for buying further assets in the coatings industry“
The Sheibani Group, headquartered in the Middle East, has completed its single largest investment in the U.K. with its acquisition of historic producer Thomas Howse. Abubaker Sheibani, Group Vice Chairman...
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Circularity Capital invests in recycled PVB manufacturer Shark Solutions
Circularity Capital continues to build its portfolio of European growth stage businesses enabling the circular economy.
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Effects of graphene on the corrosion evolution of epoxy zinc-containing coatings
A new study examines the effects of graphene on the corrosion evolution of zinc particles in waterborne epoxy zinc-containing coatings.
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