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Anton Paar research prize goes to Finland and Austria
The first Anton Paar research award for instrumental analysis and characterisation goes to research teams from Finland and Austria.
News Production & Lab
Interlinked production steps are often treated separately
Automation, production monitoring through on-line characterisation and an overview of all process steps are all topics that need to be focused on when the production process is being optimised, says Dr...
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Interaction of fumed silica with epoxy resin
Researchers recently investigated the chemical interaction of fumed silica of different sizes with epoxy via ultrasonication for improved coating.
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Safic-Alcan and Lanxess start collaboration in biocides in France
Specialty chemicals distributor Safic-Alcan announced the start of its collaboration with Lanxess in biocide in France.
News Coatings Technologies
Films as thin as a few microns can be achieved
Thinner powder coatings mean lower material costs. But how thin can the layers be without the disadvantages outweigh. We talked to two powder coating experts about this and other trends.
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Dorfner and 20 Microns seal sales cooperation for Europe
As of 1 January 2019, Dorfner has been appointed as the main distributor for all kaolin products of the Indian manufacturer 20 Microns in Europe.
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Bacterial Cellulose membranes with self-cleaning properties
A new work reports the preparation of bacterial cellulose–SiO2-TiO2 organic–inorganic hybrid membranes with self-cleaning properties.
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Polyaniline-modified titanium dioxide composites in water-based epoxy coating
In a recently published study, researchers investigated polyaniline-modified TiO2 composites in water-based epoxy coating for corrosion protection of Q235 steel.