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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.
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Need for Innovation
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.