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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.
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Technical coatings in additive manufacturing
In a joint project, researchers from the Belgian NPO Sirris and the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research (IAP) have investigated technical coatings in ...
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Dow increases methyl cellulose production
Dow expands its Methyl Cellulose capacity in Germany to meet growing construction chemical demand.
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Alternative cement clinkers
A recently published article reviews proposed technical approaches for the manufacture and use of alternatives to Portland cement clinker as the main reactive binder ...
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Akzo Nobel and PPG Industries strengthen their businesses with minor acquisitions
Akzo Nobel pursues its course on being a focused paint company and boosts its position in the decorative paints market. PPG strengthens its footprint in Europe ...
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Tronox re-domiciles, shareholder Exxaro exits
Tronox Limited, a global mining and inorganic chemicals company, announced to re-domiciliat to the UK and to agree with Exxaro to provide for the orderly sale of ...
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REACH: After registration is before registration
31 May 2018 marked the end of the final transition phase for registration of substances in the low-tonnage bands under REACH. What do companies need to consider ...