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Effect of artificial weathering on the performance of coating systems
The effects of ultraviolet light irradiation and water spray and temperature cycling on the color stability of waterborne coating systems on spruce used for wooden ...
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International Applications appointed as UK distributor for Helios
International Applications (IAL), through their Japanese stakeholder Eguchi Iwao, have recently been appointed as the UK distributor for Helios industrial paint...
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Montmorillonite nanoclay-based self-healing coatings on AA 2024-T4
In a new study scientists investigated the self-healing ability of montmorillonite nanoclay-based coatings on AA 2024-T4.
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MSCI upgrades sustainability rating of Covestro
MSCI, one of the world’s leading index suppliers, has raised Covestro’s sustainability rating from BBB to A.
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Morphological properties of airbrush spray-deposited enzymatic cellulose thin films
In a recently published paper scientists investigate the layer formation of enzymatic cellulose by airbrush spray coating on silicon oxide surfaces.
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Heat and drought: A challenge for production and logistics at BASF
Due to the persistent high temperatures and low water levels in the Rhine, BASF SE has to adjust production and logistics at its Ludwigshafen site.
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Powder coatings: “A renewed interest in new technology”
After a fairly long drought in research and development in the powder coating industry, the interest in new technology is rising again; and one example is self-healing...
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Reactive transport modelling of cement paste leaching in brines
Recently, scientists proposed and analysed a unified reactive transport model for leaching of cement paste in brines, with and without CO2.
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Market study metallic pigments market
According to a new research report the metallic pigments market size is set to surpass EUR 19,8 thousand millions by 2024.
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Nanoarchitectures for air purification
The Wyss Institute is developing a new type of coating for catalytic converters that, inspired by the nanoscale structure of a butterfly’s wing, can dramatically...
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Two senior appointments at Axalta
Axalta announced the appointment of Yves Kerstens as Vice President and President of its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. Klaus Gast joins the company ...
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Silica particles for durable water-borne wood coatings
When making the switch from solvent to water-borne wood coatings the goal is to not compromise the function and performance. According to a recent article epoxy ...
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Development of graphite-based conductive textile coatings
Lately, scientists compared the washing resistance of different graphite–polyurethane coatings on cotton, linen, viscose, and polyester woven fabrics.
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Market study industrial floor coatings market
According to a new research report the industrial floor coatings market size is estimated to surpass EUR 5,1 thousand millions by 2024.