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Annual Report 2019: Hempel returns to growth
Hempel’s revenue grew by 14 per cent, of which 2.5 percentage points were driven organically.
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Adsorption–desorption kinetics of silica coated on textile fabrics
A new paper discusses the adsorption and desorption kinetics of silica coated on cotton (CO) and polyester (PES) textile fabrics.
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Superhydrophobic surface modification of nanostructured textile surfaces
A recent study focuses on initiated chemical vapor deposition of poly(hexafluorobutyl acrylate) thin films for superhydrophobic surface modification of nanostructured textile surfaces.
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Interview: “This is our social responsibility
In view of the Corona pandemic, Remmers has converted a production line and has already supplied rescue services and hospitals with 15,000 litres of disinfectant. We spoke to Jürgen Jahn, head of personnel...
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Covestro signs loan facility with European Investment Bank for R&D activities
Covestro has agreed a loan with the European Investment Bank (EIB) for EUR 225 million.
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Fully organic coating system modified with epoxidised soybean oil
A fully organic coating system modified with epoxidised soybean oil showed superior corrosion protection performance.
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American Coatings Show and Conference 2020 cancelled
The organizers of the American Coatings Show and Conference 2020 (ACS/ACC) just announced that both events are cancelled due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. The next show will be held in April 2022.
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Azelis Americas CASE appointed U.S. distributor of polyurethane additives by Momentive
Azelis Americas CASE has been appointed by Momentive Performance Materials USA as distributor of its polyurethane additives products for the entire U.S.
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A digital alternative: European Coatings suppliers hub
The Corona pandemic has affected direct contact with suppliers, especially as trade shows for the global coatings industry are postponed or even cancelled. The newly launched European Coatings suppliers hub now offers a...
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Electrical and mechanical properties of antistatic waterborne epoxy coating
A new study examines the synthesis of conducting PANi/SiO2 nanocomposites and their effect on electrical and mechanical properties of antistatic epoxy coating.
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HD Sharman Group acquires Itac
Gutter and roof refurbishment specialists HD Sharman Group acquire adhesive and coating manufacturer Itac Ltd.
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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.