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Rice water for the consolidation of lime mortar

Already hundreds of years ago rice water was used in China to mix mortar - which contributes to an enormous durability. The reason for this is the polysaccharide amylopectin.

The conference of the Latin American Coatings Show in Mexico City in June offers a varied programme. Image source: markus marb - AdobeStock
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The Latin American Coatings Show conference programme

From high-performance water-borne coatings to automotive to industrial coatings - The conference of the Latin American Coatings Show in Mexico City in June offers a varied programme.

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Lars Petersson to succeed Henrik Andersen as CEO of Hempel

Hempel informs that Lars Petersson, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer in Hempel, will be succeeding Henrik Andersen as CEO by 1 July 2019.

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How slippery surfaces allow sticky pastes and gels to slide

An engineered surface treatment developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology can reduce waste and improve efficiency in many processes.

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Kraton earns Ecovadis silver-level sustainability rating

For the seventh consecutive year the Kraton Corporation received a Silver recognition medal for its sustainability rating from EcoVadis.

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Researchers report breakthrough in ice-repelling materials

Researchers at University of Houston have created a durable silicone polymer coating capable of repelling ice from any surface.

Coated glass crystalls
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Glass coatings: special factor geometry

Glass coatings do not enjoy the greatest attention in the coatings industry. They are omnipresent and technically highly exciting. An interview with Swarovski shows how cut crystal glass is coated and...

Young car painters at work.
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BASF supports next generation of automotive refinishers at the global WorldSkills competition

BASF is a sponsor of the WordSkills initiative for young talents in the "Car Painting" category. The WorldSkills finals will take place at the end of August in Kazan, Russia.

Plastic dome coated with a new antireflection coating and uncoated dome.
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Antireflection coating makes plastic virtually invisible

Penn State researchers have developed an antireflection coating that can make transparent plastics virtually invisible.

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PPG: Jaime Irick new vice president of architectural coatings

PPG has announced the appointment of Jaime Irick as vice president, architectural coatings, U.S. and Canada. Irick succeeds Dave Cole, who has announced his intent to retire, effective July 31, 2019.

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New additive provides fire protection for wood

Empa specialists have developed a new flame retardant for wood and wood-based materials. The colourless additive can easily be mixed with coatings and cellulose materials.

Japanese company Nippon Paint seeks to achieve the largest market share in Turkey by acquiring paint producer Betek Boya. Source: Sergey Nivens – Fotolia.com
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Nippon Paint acquires Turkish paint manufacturer Betek Boya

The Japanese company signed an agreement for the transfer of shares in Betek Boya and its subsidiaries.

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BASF invests in silicate-based specialty chemicals business

BASF is investing a mid-range double-digit EUR million sum in the modernisation of its silica plant at the Düsseldorf-Holthausen site.

Assembly of rotor blades coated with riblet paint.
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Shark skin varnish increases the electricity yield of wind turbines

A functional coating with microscopically small grooves, the structure of which is reminiscent of the skin of sharks, can be used to increase the efficiency of wind turbines.