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Quantum chemical studies on the inhibitive effect of silane derivatives
Researchers recently conducted a study of the inhibitory effect of silane derivatives using DFT calculations.
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Powder coatings are in the focus of the December issue
The December issue of European Coatings Journal is out and features a full package on powder coatings: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews....
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Evonik appoints new managers
Evonik has appointed several new managers to its segments’ boards.
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Structure-functional property relationship of aliphatic polyurethane-silica hybrid films
Novel aliphatic polyurethane-silica hybrid films were prepared using prepolymerisation method in the presence of spherical, submicron amorphous SiO2 Sidistar...
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Akzo Nobel acquires Chinese decorative paints joint venture
Akzo Nobel has signed and closed the acquisition of Swire Industrial Limited’s minority interest in the Akzo Nobel Swire Paints (ANSP) joint venture.
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ECHA offers help with Brexit
Brexit is nearing and will affect the chemical industry massively. The European Chemicals Agency ECHA offers help for British companies to stay on the EU market ...
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Identifying defect levels in organic coatings
Recently, researchers succeeded in identifying defect levels in organic coatings with electrochemical noise (EN) measured in Single Cell (SC) mode.
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BASF and TGPM open Automotive Refinish Competence Center in China
Together with Guangdong TGPM Automotive Group Co. Ltd. (TGPM) has opened the Refinish Competence Center (RCC) BASF-TGPM in Foshan, Guangdong Province (China). ...
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Polydopamine functional reduced graphene oxide for water-borne polyurethane nanocomposites
Researchers recently investigated polydopamine functional reduced graphene oxide to enhance the mechanical and electrical properties of waterborne polyurethane...
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Ashland completes expansion of HEC production in China
Ashland increases its production of hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) in Nanjing, China, by nearly 30 percent.
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Synthesis of ZnS–Mn nano-luminescent pigment for ink applications
In a present study, ZnS–Mn nano-luminescent pigments were synthesised, using co-precipitation method.
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Songwon expands in-house production in South Korea
Songwon increases the production of its liquid hydroxyphenyl triazine (HPT) UV absorber at its site in Suwon, South Korea.
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Effect of surface coatings on protection of concrete against sewage-induced degradation
In a recently published study, scientists evaluated the effect of surface coatings on protection of concrete against sewage-induced degradation based on gray ...
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Remmers continues expansion course in Austria
Following the foundation of subsidiaries in Switzerland and Slovakia, Remmers Group is now strengthening its presence in Austria.