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Wipe-on glass creates antimicrobial surfaces

The spin-off from the Leibniz-Institute for New Materials (INM) in Saarbrücken, Nano-Care launches the third generation of ultra-thin coatings: "wipe-on glass" provides hard surfaces with a self-disinfecting...

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Start-up challenge: “Let the change in and become part of it

Sometimes even the biggest companies need help or at least inspiration from the outside. Akzo Nobel just started a start-up challenge for exactly that purpose. We spoke to Klaas Kruithof, Chief Technology...

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A star-like hyperbranched polymer having hydrophilic arms

Researchers have recently been working on the design of a star-shaped hyperbranched polymer with hydrophilic arms for anti-biofouling coatings.

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PPG aerospace conversion coating qualified to US military specification

PPG announced that its aerospace conversion coating has been qualified to U.S. Military Specification MIL-C-81706, Type II, Class 3, Form IV, Method A.

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Printing inks: “More attention to EHS concerns”

"The regulatory landscape in Asia makes this region the most dynamic place in the world,” says Eric Zhang, Market Development Manager for Eastman Coatings Solutions, in our interview.

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New sol-gel synthesis of NiO antibacterial nano-pigment

A new report deals with the fabrication of NiO nanoparticle (NiO Nps) dispersed alkyd coating and its antimicrobial activity.

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Fraunhofer IPA celebrates 60th anniversary

The Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA forges links between science and practice. This is to be celebrated in 2019: 60 years ago - on July 1, 1959 - the institute in...

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Catalysed NIPU coatings from bio-based poly(cyclic carbonates)

Formulations of bio-based poly(cyclic carbonates) and amines using cooperative catalysis were studied to produce non-isocyanate polyurethanes (NIPUs).

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Axalta opens new multi-functional facility in Sydney

Axalta officially opened its new Australia and New Zealand regional multi-functional facility including a distribution Warehouse, a service center, and a customer training facility.

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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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3rd Paints and coatings market report

Market research company Ceresana analysed the global paints and coatings market for the third time. About 42 million tonnes were sold in 2017.