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Nano enhanced multifunctional coating systems
Nanto Cleantech has presented a new technology which is suitable for corrosion protection of gas pipelines on the World Gas Conference (WGC) in Washington.
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Water-borne vs solvent-borne: “The gap continues to close for most applications”
Solvent-borne systems continue to outperform water-borne systems when it comes to corrosion, hardness and chemical resistance. They are thus still the preferred...
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Market study on automotive specialty coatings market
According to a new market analysis, the automotive speciality coatings market is estimated to be EUR 262 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach EUR 326 billion...
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Interview: “Significant Advancements Related to UV LED-Curing Equipment”
UV curing offers many advantages like faster cycle times, less use of energy and eco-friendliness. Kevin Joesel, director of sales, UVP, at Heraeus Noblelight ...
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Resistance of fly ash geopolymer binders
Recently scientists investigated the effect of slag content and activator dosage on the resistance of fly ash geopolymer binders to sulfuric acid attack.
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Evonik and Wynca form joint venture to produce fumed silica
Evonik Industries and the Chinese company Wynca have agreed to form a joint venture. The new company, in which Evonik will hold 60 percent, will produce fumed ...
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Developments in VCI coatings for metal
A new article reviews recent developments in the volatile corrosion inhibitor (VCI) coatings for metal.
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Market study on textile coatings market
A recently compiled research report claims that textile coatings industry is anticipated to generate a revenue of more than EUR 6,5 thousand millions by 2024. ...
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Polyurethane with an ionic liquid crosslinker
A recently published investigation reports on the synthesis of a new class of ionic liquid crosslinked shape-memory polyurethane (PU-IL).
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Five facts about the Japanese coatings market
Japan is one of the largest coatings markets in Asia and one of the most mature - good reason to have a closer look at it. We have put together five interesting...
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Brenntag acquires specialty chemicals distributor Alphamin
Brenntag announces it has completed the acquisition of all shares of specialty chemicals distributor Alphamin S.A., headquartered in Wavre, Belgium, and its ...
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Porosity measurements in suspension plasma sprayed YSZ coatings
Scientists lately carried out porosity measurements in suspension plasma sprayed YSZ coatings using NMR cryoporometry and X-ray microscopy.
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New video on more stable dispersions
In a recent webcast Roman Severac of Angus Chemical explained to the European Coatings community how dispersion properties can be improved with amino alcohols....
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Philippine coatings industry wants to ban lead pigments
Lead is still not banned from paints in many countries around the world. In the Philippines, the local industry stakeholders are playing a major role in efforts...