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Titanium dioxide market report

The market research company Ceresana analysed the global market for titanium dioxide (TiO2) along its whole value-added chain already for the third time. ...

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Biocides: Raising awareness

The Microbial Control Executive Council (MCEC) is an organisation made up of six of the world’s leading companies developing microbial control technologies. ...

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September issue: Focus topic wood coatings

Wood coatings are the focus topic of the September issue of the European Coatings Journal. The magazine is also available in European Coatings 360°.

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Silver-embedded epoxy nanocomposites as organic coatings for steel

A novel hybrid nanomaterial based on silver nanoparticles, AgNPs, supported by 2,4-dihydrazino-6-(methoxypolyethyleneglycol)-1,3,5-triazine (mPEGTH) was prepared...

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D. & S. Anastopoulos S.A. takes over distribution of Epple printing inks in Greece

D. & S. Anastopoulos S.A., Koropi, has been Epple Druckfarben AG's new exclusive sales partner for printing inks and varnishes in Greece and Cyprus since ...

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Technical, economic and environmental potentials of 3D printing with concrete

Scientists present a vision on 3D printing with concrete, considering technical, economic and environmental aspects.

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Strong desire to find fully transparent coatings for exterior wood

Sustainability is one important requirements while working with natural materials like wood. What this implies for wood coatings and what other trends are currently...

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DAW enters new partnership with Datacolor

Datacolor, a provider of color management solutions, has teamed up with German paint manufacturer DAW to bring its "Color Reader Pro" color measurement solution ...

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Influence of modified cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) on performance of bionanocomposite coatings

In a new study, a renewable reinforcement, namely cellulose nanocrystals (CNC), was used to develop a bio-based nanocomposite UV-cured coating system with improved...

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Stahl appoints new CFO

Stahl, headquartered in the Netherlands, announced the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer and member of the Board of Stahl Holdings B.V. as of 1 January ...

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Monitoring the curing process of fairing compounds based on epoxy resins

In a recently published paper, scientists investigated the curing process of an innovative formulation as a function of temperature and humidity.

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An ethical supply chain

Supply chains are often a neglected aspect with regard to sustainability. We spoke to Barbara Eschke, responsible for sustainability management at Worlée, ...

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PPG holds inaugural Innovation Summit in Switzerland

On September 6, PPG held its inaugural Innovation Summit in Montreux, Switzerland discussing the latest innovations.

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Clariant confirms Sabic to complete purchase of 24.99% stake

Clariant announced that Sabic has received the final outstanding regulatory approvals from the competition authorities for the purchase of a 24.99% stake in ...