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UV irradiation grafting of acrylamide onto dopamine-modified 316L stainless steel

The UV irradiation grafting technique was applied to a modified 316L stainless steel surface (SS) in a new study to improve corrosion resistance.

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Lubrizol and Raimund Müller expand cooperation

In the third quarter of 2018, Lubrizol and Raimund Müller GmbH further expanded their long-standing cooperation.

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Sonochemically sol–gel derived coating of textiles

Researchers recently developed an antibacterial sonochemical sol-gel-based coating of textiles using heterojunction SnO2/ZnO/Chitosan-bionanocomposites.

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BASF presents platform for digital visualisation of automotive colors

BASF's Coatings division has created a digital platform that provides OEM designers with a database of photorealistic, virtual automotive colors.

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Polysilsesquioxane-based trilayer latex coatings

Scientists recently dealt with the fabrication and properties of polysilsesquioxane-based trilayer core–shell structure latex coatings with fluorinated polyacrylate...

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Altana acquires stake in Velox industrial digital printing company

The German specialty chemicals group Altana has acquired a stake in the Israeli industrial digital printing company Velox, thereby expanding its technology...

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Hydrophobicity and self-cleaning performance of water-borne PDMS/TiO2 nanocomposite coatings

The extended hydrophobicity and self-cleaning performance of water-borne PDMS/TiO2 nanocomposite coatings under accelerated laboratory and outdoor exposure...

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Axalta opens world’s largest Research & Development Center

Axalta recently celebrated the official opening of its Global Innovation Center, the largest coatings research and development (R&D) center in the world, in ...

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Impact of initial CA dissolution on the hydration mechanism of CAC

Scientists recently investigated the effects of initial CA resolution on the hydration mechanism of CAC.

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Loba becomes part of the international Ardex Group

German adhesives manufacturer Wakol, part of the Ardex Group, acquires a majority stake in the manufacturer of surface finishes Loba, thereby increasing its stake in ...

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A novel bulk-matte water-borne polyurethane coating composite

A new paper reports on a novel self-matte or bulk-matte water-borne polyurethane coating composite with inherently extremely low gloss.

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Plantag continues its development offensive

German surface specialist Plantag intends to continue its development offensive this year and bundle its capacities in the areas of "water-based paint systems" ...

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Coatings for ACE: A fertile field

The market for agricultural and construction equipment remains attractive. While digitisation and further consolidation will impact on coatings manufacturers ...

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PEA und PES as corrosion inhibitors in paint formulations

Scientists recently synthesised poly(ethylene adipate amide) (PEA) and poly(ethylene succinate amide) (PES) and investigated their application as corrosion ...