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Synthesis of castor oil/2,4-toluene diisocyanate adduct
Scientists recently synthesised castor oil/2,4-toluene diisocyanate adduct to impart water repellency and antibacterial properties for cotton/polyester fabric.
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Evonik more than doubles venture capital to accelerate innovation
Evonik has launched its second venture capital fund with a volume of EUR 150 million, more than doubling the amount under management to EUR 250 million.
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Interview: “It is our responsibility to educate consumers and regulators on core concerns
Having been elected to the CEPE board in September, Roald Johannsen speaks about his new position, current challenges and issues.
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Copper oxide-clay composites with sub-micrometer-sized particles
In a recently published study, scientists prepared Cu2O-clay composites with sub-micrometer-sized Cu2O particles for marine antifouling paints.
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“Coatings should be an enabler for not turning products into waste”
The huge contribution which the coatings industry can make to carbon-reduction targets should not be underestimated, says André Veneman, Corporate Director Sustainability at Akzo Nobel in our interview...
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Rain erosion protection of wind turbine blades
A recently published review deals with the rain erosion protection of wind turbine blades.
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Berger Paints new joint venture partner of Hesse Shares
Berger Paints acquires 51 % of the shares in the joint venture Saboo Hesse Wood Coatings, founded jointly with Hesse Shares GmbH.
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Interview: “Expanding the footprint around the globe“
Synthomer has restructured at the beginning of the year. Until now, the binder manufacturer has taken a regional approach and is now pursuing a global strategy. The Functional Solutions division is headed...
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Formation mechanisms of environmentally acceptable chemical conversion coatings for zinc
A current review examines the formation mechanisms of environmentally compatible chemical conversion coatings for zinc.
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Chemetall acquires automotive paint coagulation business activities from Polymer Ventures
The global Surface Treatment business unit of BASF's Coatings division, which operates under the Chemetall brand, has reached a final agreement to acquire the automotive paint coagulation business of Polymer...
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How safe is graphene?
Are products containing graphene safe for humans and the environment? A comprehensive review, developed as part of the European graphene flagship project with the participation of Empa researchers, investigated...
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Polyurethanes: Alternative crosslinking mechanisms
Due to the proposed restriction, diisocyanates have been in the spotlight and the search for alternative crosslinking mechanisms in the focus of R&D. We spoke to Lars Ossenschmidt, Technical Service...