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Nouryon acquires leading Chinese metal alkyls producer
Nouryon has acquired Zhejiang Friend Chemical, the largest Chinese producer of triethyl aluminum (TEAL) – a metal alkyl used in the production of high-volume polymers, such as polypropylene and polyethylene....
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Li leaching from Lithium Carbonate-primer
Researchers recently developed an emerging perspective on the development of transport routes for Li leaching from lithium carbonate primers.
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IGM announces global expansion in photoinitiator manufacturing
IGM announces global expansion in photoinitiator manufacturing with a new Greenfield site in China and further upgrading of the Mortara, Italy site.
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Functional coatings: “An extremely exciting field to protect the environment
Modern functionalities can make coatings more sustainable, add value and make every day life easier. We spoke with Gesa Patzelt from Fraunhofer IFAM how functional coatings work, how you can develop them...
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High protective performance coatings for mild steel
High protective performance coatings were prepared by dispersing polyaniline (PANI) nanowires into epoxy modified furfural-acetone (EMFA) resin matrix and then cured with phenalkamine.
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The world’s strongest adhesive
Delo has broken the world record for the heaviest weight lifted with glue. The new record is 17.5 tons.
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Degradable polymeric composite coatings for biodegradable medical applications
A current study deals with degradable polymeric composite coatings for biodegradable medical applications deposited by laser technology.
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Eisenmann applies for insolvency proceedings
Eisenmann filed a petition for the opening of insolvency at Stuttgart district court with the aim of accelerating the restructuring and strategic reorientation of the Eisenmann Group, which began in March...
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Emerging coatings markets: Middle East and Africa
The Middle Eastern and African regions are relatively small in terms of coating consumption compared to Europe. However, sales have grown rapidly in recent decades as these economies continue to evolve....
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Effect of ageing on cathodic protection by fusion bonded epoxy coatings
A new paper explores the possible effects of ageing and, in particular, water uptake on Cathodic protection (CP) current permeability.
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Lanxess new high performance prepolymers production up and running in Brazil
Specialty chemicals company Lanxess has started the production of high performance prepolymers at its site in Porto Feliz, Brazil.
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Influence of PVC on leaching of corrosion inhibitive species
In a new study, researchers present insights into leaching mechanisms by correlating the microstructure of model coatings pigmented with strontium aluminium polyphosphate hydrate (SAPH) to the transport...
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Interview: “We have and will further invest in our plants”
BASF has ramped up its activities in the additives business. Gops Pillay, President, Dispersions & Pigments, sees solid market growth over the coming five to ten years. The chemical producer has therefore...
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BASF Spain inaugurates its renovated refinish competence centre
The refinish competence centre at BASF Spain in Marchamalo (Guadalajara) is dedicated to teaching body shop technicians, distributors and large automotive companies, all of them customers in Spain and...