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Development of an image-based gloss measurement instrument
A new paper reports on the development of a measurement instrument to perform gloss measurements using an image-based detector.
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Digitisation: “A completely new flow of information”
Digitisation presents a huge opportunity but it comes with many challenges. Mike Bach, CEO of Prisma, explains what digital solutions entail for the coatings industry and what mistakes companies should...
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BASF starts construction of new surface treatment site in China
The Surface Treatment global business unit of the Coatings division of BASF, operating under the Chemetall brand, has started construction of its surface treatment site in the Dushan Port Economic Development...
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Colour changes prediction in the surfaces of painted wood
A critical view on the possibility of colour changes prediction in the surfaces of painted wood exposed outdoors using accelerated weathering in Xenotest has just been published.
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Biesterfeld Spezialchemie acquires Lindberg & Lund AS
Biesterfeld Spezialchemie acquires the Lindberg & Lund Group, a Norwegian distribution company with its headquarters in Vestby/Oslo, Norway.
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Corrosion behaviour of Ppy coating modified by PEG doped ammonium bifluoride
In a new study, polypyrrole (Ppy) coatings embedded by polyethylene glycol (PEG) doped ammonium bifluoride (doped Ppy) was deposited on the AZ31 Mg alloy using cyclic voltammetry.
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EC Survey: Bio-based coatings
Lately, the coatings industry is increasingly talking about bio-based raw materials and how to use more of them to cut dependency on fossil feedstocks and become more sustainable. We want to ask your opinion...
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MC-Bauchemie celebrates opening of new production facility in Ghana
On 17 July, MC-Bauchemie Ghana celebrated the inauguration of a new production plant in the Ghanaian capital of Accra with 100 representatives from politics, industry and academia as well as customers...
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Recent progress in low-carbon binders
A new paper reviews recent progress in the three most attractive low-carbon binders: alkali-activated, carbonate, and belite-ye'elimite-based binders.
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DIC to acquire BASF’s global pigments business
BASF and the fine chemical company DIC have reached an agreement on the acquisition of BASF’s global pigments business.
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Effect of particle shape on the wear behaviour of epoxy coatings
In a recently published study, an experimental examination was carried out to investigate the effect of particle shape and size on the friction and wear behaviour of epoxy coatings.
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American Coatings Conference 2020 calls for papers
The American Coatings Association (ACA), in partnership with Vincentz Network (VN), is calling for abstracts for research to be presented at the American Coatings Conference 2020 that will take place 31....
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Huntsman sells its chemical intermediates and surfactants businesses
Huntsman agrees to sell its chemical intermediates and surfactants businesses to Indorama Ventures for 1.8 billion Euro.