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Characterisation of magnesium silicate hydrate (M-S-H)
In a recently published study, the structure of synthetic magnesium silicate hydrated phases (M-S-H) and the distribution of water as a function of the Mg/Si ratio were investigated.
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Evonik’s new polyamide 12 complex fully on schedule
Evonik has completed the conceptual and basic engineering phase for building its new polyamide 12 (PA12) production complex on schedule by the end of the past year and has now entered the project implementation...
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A multi-step cold plasma process for fine tuning of polymer nanostructuring
The innovative plasma process, developed in a current study for highly structured surfaces, consists to gradually decrease the input power during deposition in order to form polymer nuclei while preserving...
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Jordan Lacke becomes a brand of Plantag Coatings
Plantag Coatings GmbH took over the operative business of Jordan Lacke GmbH on 1 January 2019.
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Wanhua U.S. names Brenntag Specialties as distribution partner
Brenntag, headquartered in Essen, Germany, has signed a distribution deal with chemical company Wanhua U.S. for the American region.
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Diisocyanates: The 0.1 % limit
In May 2018, ECHA issued the position paper of its responsible committees on the planned restriction of diisocyanates. It is expected that the European Union will adopt the relevant regulations in the...
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Tensile strength of concrete exposed to sulfate attack
Researchers recently presented a promising new approach to test the sulfate resistance of concrete.
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Wear-resistant and hydrophobic characteristics of PTFE/CF composite coatings
In a recently published study, scientists investigated the wear-resistant and hydrophobic properties of PTFE/CF composite coatings.
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All you need to know about the ECS
The European Coatings Show 2019 will open its doors in just a few weeks. In the February issue of the European Coatings Journal you will find a whole package on the most important trade fair and conference...
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Michelman opens sustainability center in Shanghai
Michelman celebrates the opening of its new sustainabilty center in Shanghai.