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Preparation of fluorinated/silanised polyacrylates amphiphilic polymers
For a new study, fluorinated/silanised polyacrylates amphiphilic polymers were prepared and their anticorrosion and antifouling performance was studied.
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Chemspec Europe postponed to autumn 2020
Mack Brooks Exhibitions has announced the postponement of Chemspec Europe, the International Exhibition for Fine and Speciality Chemicals in Cologne.
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Processing effects on the properties of hybrid sol-gel superhydrophobic coatings
Researchers have studied processing effects on the kinetics morphology and properties of hybrid sol-gel superhydrophobic coatings.
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Managing material groups
In some companies there is stil little transparency about requirements and unstructured cross-departmental purchasing. The consequences are waste and deflagration of effects. If you want to build up market...
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Luiz Cornacchioni is the new Executive President at Abrafati
Effective as of March 2020, Luiz Cornacchioni is Executive President at the Brazilian Coatings Manufacturers Association (Abrafati).
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Conversion of carbon dioxide: From greenhouse gas to a high-tech resource
At Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), the NECOC research project is aimed at building a unique test facility for active reduction of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2).
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Properties of water-dispersible polyisocyanates carrying sulfonate
Scientists have synthesised water-dispersible polyisocyanates carrying sulfonate and described their properties.
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BCF: Raw material shortages could impact the availability of food packaging
According to the British Coatings Federation (BCF), printing ink manufacturers across Europe are reporting reduced availability of ethanol and n-propanol.
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Influence of radical photoinitiator content on UV curing process
A new study examines the influence of radical photoinitiator content on UV-cured hybrid sol–gel films.
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Inkmaker Shanghai doubles size of factory to meet demand during Covid-19 emergency
Inkmaker Group announces that as of 7 April 2020 Inkmaker Shanghai will begin operating from a new 35,000 square feet facility, double the size of its current factory space, to meet with the demands due...
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Kusumgar, Nerlfi & Growney publishes fourth study on the global paint & coatings industry
According to a new study by the consulting firm Kusumgar, Nerlfi & Growney, global consumption of paint & coatings was 44.4 million tons in 2019 worth approximately EUR 132 billion.
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Interview: “We are concerned at the UK’s approach to FTA negotiations with the EU”
After years of discussions, the UK has officially left the European Union. We spoke to David Park of the British Coatings Federation about the association’s membership in CEPE and the situation in the...
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Edible film based on chitosan incorporated with Sonneratia caseolaris (L.) Engl. leaf extract
A new study examines the enhanced antimicrobial activities and physiochemical properties of edible film based on chitosan incorporated with Sonneratia caseolaris (L.) Engl. leaf extract.
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Sheibani Group has added Thomas Howse to its growing portfolio of UK businesses
One of the leading manufacturing groups in the Middle East has completed its single largest investment in the UK with its acquisition of a historic producer of paint and powder coatings.