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Design of anti-fouling/foul-release (AF/FR) amphiphilic coatings
In a new study, innovative strategies for the manufacturing of anti-fouling/foul-release (AF/FR) coatings based on the implementation of amphiphilic surfaces...
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New colour-generation mechanism discovered in ‘rainbow’ weevil
Researchers from Yale-NUS College and the University of Fribourg in Switzerland have discovered a novel colour-generation mechanism in nature, which if harnessed,...
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Talga and Biomer to develop Graphene-enhanced TPU for industrial coatings
Australian company Talga Resources Ltd. has signed a joint development agreement with UK based polymer manufacturer Biomer Technology Ltd. to co-develop graphene-enhanced...
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Synthesis of soybean oil-based biodegradable polyurethane films
Scientists prepared a series of biodegradable polyurethane films with hydroxylated soybean oil and L-lysine diisocyanate ethyl ester.
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Brenntag completes the acquisition of the chemical distribution business of CCC
Brenntag has completed the acquisition of the chemical distribution business of Canada Colors and Chemicals Ltd. (CCC). The contract was signed in July 2018.
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Clariant intends to divest significant parts of plastics & coatings business
Shortly after Saudi Arabian investor Sabic bought a 24.99 % share of Clariant, the company announced that it intends to divest the pigments, standard masterbatches...
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Flexible bio-based acrylates coatings
Researchers have developed promising acrylate coatings with cardanol-modified fatty acids from camelina oils.
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BASF to increase capacity for Hexanediol at its Ludwigshafen site
BASF intends to increase the production capacity of 1,6-Hexanediol (HDO) at its Ludwigshafen Verbund site by more than 50 percent.
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Multifunctional coatings based on silicone matrix and propolis extract
In a new work, the multifunctional effect of propolis within a silicone matrix coating was evaluated.
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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 ...