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At the CEPE Annual Assembly in September, Giovanni Marsili has been newly elected to the CEPE Board. We spoke about current challenges and the past year for the paints industry.
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Altana Division Actega inaugurates new integrated site in Brazil
Actega do Brazil, a company of the specialty chemicals group Altana, has inaugurated a new integrated site in the city of Araçariguama in the Brazilian state of São Paulo.
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Viscoelastic behavior of silicone/clay nanocomposite coatings
A new study examines the the viscoelastic behavior of silicone/clay systems.
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Effects of surface modification of cellulose nanocrystals on properties of soybean oil bio-nanocomposite
Scientists have examined the effects of surface modification of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) on curing behavior, optical, and thermal properties of soybean oil bio-nanocomposite.
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Milliken & Company finalises the acquisition of Borchers
Milliken & Company has formally acquired Borchers Group Limited, a global specialty chemicals company.
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Liquid infused surface: An exceptional barrier to prohibit biofouling and biocorrosion
Biofouling and biocorrosion ceaselessly deteriorate stainless steel (SS) serving in seawater environment. Finding versatile coating is essential for dually solving the two problems.
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BCF: British government must understand need for alignment on chemicals with the EU
Tom Bowtell, CEO of the British Coatings Federation, comments on statements the Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid recently made during an interview.
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Water resistance and corrosion protection properties of water-borne polyurethane coating
Researchers have investigated the water resistance and corrosion protection properties of water-borne polyurethane (WPU) coating enhanced by montmorillonite modified with Ce3+.
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Eight million euro project: Meffert expands storage capacity at company headquarters in Bad Kreuznach
Meffert AG Farbwerke is expanding its storage capacity with a 6,500 square meter warehouse in Bad Kreuznach.
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Study on optimising the benefits of titanium dioxide in paints
A recent work focuses in formulation factors that affect the light scattering efficiency and the durability performance of TiO2.
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BASF invests in the expansion of polyurethane dispersion business in Europe
BASF announced a single-digit million-euro investment in the capacity expansion of water-based polyurethane dispersions at its Castellbisbal site in Spain.
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Further studies of the hydration of MgO-hydromagnesite blends
Scientists have investigated the hydration of magnesium oxide in the presence of hydromagnesite (Mg5(CO3)4(OH)2·4H2O).
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Hosokawa Alpine AG takes over Solids Solutions Group
Hosokawa Alpine Aktiengesellschaft has taken over the internationally active Solids Solutions Group that specialises in the field of bulk materials handling with effect from January 2, 2020.