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“Formulators can move away from trial-and-error”
Formulating a good coatings system is time consuming and requires many repetitive tasks. Thanks to predictive sciences a lot of this work can be dropped. In our interview Sander van Loon, CEO of VLCI,...
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Effect of inhibitor-loaded halloysite nanotubes on corrosion protection
Recently, researchers investigated the effect of inhibitor-loaded halloysite nanotubes on active corrosion protection of polybenzoxazine coatings on mild steel.
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Evonik acquisition of Peroxy Chem delayed by FTC lawsuit
Evonik declared it will defend itself against the action of the Federal Trade Commission, which announced it will file a lawsuit seeking to block Evonik’s proposed acquisition of Peroxy Chem.
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Machine-learning-assisted discovery of polymers with high thermal conductivity
Scientists demonstrate the successful discovery of new polymers with high thermal conductivity, inspired by machine-learning-assisted polymer chemistry.
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Brenntag closes acquisition of African distributor Desbro Group
Brenntag has completed the acquisition of the chemical distribution business of Desbro Group in Kenya and the UAE.
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Novel phosphorus-containing epoxy resin from renewable resource
A phosphorus-containing epoxy resin has been derived from a renewable resource, sebacic acid (SA), and formulated for flame-retardant applications.
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Five facts about the Austrian coatings market
The chemical industry is one of the most vital branches of industry in Austria. An important part of which is the paints and coatings industry. We have compiled five facts about the Austrian coatings market....
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Two companies under one roof
TQC Sheen UK and C&W Specialist Equipment have moved to a new premises together. From July 31 they share a new accommodation in Leominster, Herefordshire.
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Corrosion resistance of alkoxysilane modified bisphenol A-epoxide coatings
Bisphenol A (BPA) epoxy was modified with amine functionalised silane (ASE) and isocyanate functionalised silane (ISE), and the modified epoxides were blended with both tetraethyl orthosilicate oligomers...
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Nordmann expands its partnership with Venator
As of August 1, Nordmann took over full control of the distribution of Venator’s titanium dioxide and functional additives products in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
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New bio-based thermoplastic adhesive
For the bonding of compostable plastic coatings, Follmann and its subsidiary Sealock have developed a sustainable adhesive made of bio-based raw materials.
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Röhm to continue as an independent company
Röhm GmbH successfully completed the carve-out from Evonik Industries. Evonik Industries’ Methacrylate Verbund is thus transferred to its new owner, Advent International, as an independent company....
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Numerical modeling of the spray coating of spinning bodies
In a recently published article, scientists deal with the spin coating of the interior of metal beverage cans.
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Interview: “A lack of significant new additives
Suppliers are advertising new and allegedly more efficient additives all the time. But what are the people thinking who are using them in their coatings formulations? We spoke with João Machado, Technical...