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Interview: “Adhesives are becoming the preferred method of bonding”

Adhesives continue to replace mechanical fasteners in a variety of assemblies, says Brendan M. Cullinan, the technology director of coatings and construction at Brenntag North America. Here, he shares...

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Near-IR sintering of conductive silver nanoparticle ink with in situ resistance measurement

Researchers have characterised the effect of near-infrared (N-IR) heating on the structure and properties of printed silver nanoparticle ink.

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Ystral India handles sales and service in India for Bühler Grinding & Dispersing

The Bühler Group has entered into a sales cooperation agreement with the Indian affiliate of the German Ystral GmbH.

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Hydrogel coating to prevent ice formation in three different ways

Materials scientists at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering and colleagues in China have developed a coating that prevents ice from forming.

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International industry gathering for titanium dioxide

A good 60 experts from the coatings industry recently met in Berlin for the second European Coatings Titanium Dioxide Forum to discuss new technical developments and of course the EU classification of...

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Inkmaker acquires business of Tecnopails

The technology company Inkmaker has taken over the business of Tecnopails.

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Corrosion protection properties of functionalised graphene–acrylate coatings

A study focuses on corrosion protection properties of functionalised graphene–acrylate coatings  produced via cataphoretic deposition.

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INX International plans to acquire German industrial ink manufacturer Ruco Druckfarben

INX International has entered into an agreement to acquire Ruco Druckfarben, a longtime leading printing ink manufacturer in Eppstein, Germany.

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Internal curing with superabsorbent polymers of different chemical structures

A recent study investigates the absorption behavior of superabsorbent polymer (SAP) with different chemical structures and their effect on cement hydration, early-age autogenous shrinkage and mechanical...

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Nouryon acquires carboxymethyl cellulose business of J.M. Huber Corporation

Nouryon has made an agreement to acquire the carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) business of J.M. Huber Corporation.

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Architectural coatings market: Asia-Pacific is the fastest growing region

The increased activities in residential construction and renovation sectors are driving the architectural coatings market.

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Impact of finite intervals in the measurement of the bidirectional reflectance distribution function

A new study focuses on the theoretical evaluation of the impact of finite intervals in the measurement of the bidirectional reflectance distribution function.

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BRB Silicone appoints Kemtan AG Specialty Chemicals for distribution in Switzerland

BRB International appoints Kemtan AG for sales distribution of silicone product portfolio in Switzerland.

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Investigation of wet clay adhesion to antistick coatings

Scientists have studied the effects of surface material and process parameters on the friction forces between wet clay and surface.