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Carbonation of alkali-activated slag mortars

Scientists recently investigated the effect of alkali dosage and silicate modulus on carbonation of alkali-activated slag mortars.

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DRT expands its network for the distribution of resins

Since October 15, 2018 Quimidroga France EURL is the new distributor of the French chemical company DRT.

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Clear separation: New adhesive for better recycling

A thermolabile and reversible adhesive developed at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) makes it possible to clearly take high-tech products such as ...

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Epple Druckfarben acquires shares in Pulse Printing Products

Epple Druckfarben, located in Neusäß/Germany, a manufacturer of sheetfed offset inks and coatings, has acquired shares in the British coatings and adhesives ...

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Researchers make production facilities more secure

Human-robot workplaces must be safe for employees as well as safe from cyber attacks from outside - researchers help companies achieve this.

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Solutions for protection against fouling and biocorrosion

Symposium in Bremen presents research results of the joint research project "Foulprotect".

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Bodo Möller Chemie Group acquires French distributor Acanthe

Bodo Möller Chemie Group recently acquired the French distributor Acanthe. Based in Neuville-sur-Saône, the company specialises in mould making applications and ...

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Why does concrete swell and crack?

A project funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF) and coordinated by Empa is investigating the "concrete disease" alkali-aggregate reaction (AAR)....

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Antifouling: Using Fouling Release films

As many biocides face regulatory pressure, biocide-free fouling release coatings are increasingly in the focus of R&D. A different approach are fouling release ...

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October issue of EC Journal: All about ACE coatings

The October issue of European Coatings Journal is out and features a full package on ACE coatings: a market report, a product overview and exclusive expert voices. ...

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BASF opens modular lab for automotive OEM coatings at its Münster site

BASF’s Coatings division has opened a new laboratory for automotive OEM coatings at its site in Münster, Germany.

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Natural compounds as potential algaecides for waterborne paints

Researchers recently investigated the algaecide effect of natural compounds of vegetal origin with regard to their use in waterborne paints.

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Omya acquires Galderma-Spirig site

Following Galderma-Spirig’s decision to close their Egerkingen site in September 2017, Omya International, based in neighboring Oftringen, will move research and ...

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COSI 2019: Call for papers

The 15th Coatings Science International Conference (CoSI) is one of the leading European Conference on Coatings Science & Technology and includes a mixture...