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Dual superlyophobic surfaces
Recently scientists proposed dual superlyophobic surfaces with superhydrophobicity and underwater superoleophobicity.
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Ligno Tech Florida plant officially opened
In June Ligno Tech Florida’s new lignin plant in Fernandina Beach was officially opened.
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Self-photoinitiated oligomers of water-diluted polyurethane acrylate
In order to eliminate some problems of organic photoinitiators, self-photoinitiated oligomers of water-diluted polyurethane acrylate grafted with 0.1–0.3 wt.%...
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Bismuth vanadate pigments: BASF increases prices and extends production capacities
BASF will increase prices for bismuth vanadate pigments and preparations based on this chemistry. The production capacity for effect pigments will be extended...
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Release of nanomaterials from can coatings into food
In a new study internal and seam covering coatings as used in food cans were investigated on their potential to release nanomaterials (pigments, fillers) when food ...
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Additive market: The big five in the scope
Additives are critical components for the successful formulation of modern day coating and inks. How is the market for rheology modifiers, dispersants, foam ...
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New technical specifications for rotor blade coatings
The German Institute for Standardization DIN has published new technical specifications in the field of "Coating materials for wind-turbine rotor blades”.
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Estimations applied to cement-based materials at early-age
Scientists recently presented analytical estimations of the fluctuations of elastic stresses within cement-based materials (CBM).
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CEPE and BCF agree joint position on Brexit
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) and CEPE (the European association representing paints and inks) have pledged to continue their close working relationship ...
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Improvement of wetting properties of expanded perlite particles
Expanded perlite particles were surface functionalised using poly(hydroxyethyl methacrylate) (PHEMA) thin film under radio frequency (RF) plasma conditions in a ...
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Waterborne coatings market to surpass 30 million tons consumption by 2024
According to a new research report by Global Market Insights, the waterborne coatings market size should exceed EUR 81 thousand millions by 2024.
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New “Wood Coatings” book released
Discover the current trends in industrial wood coatings! The comprehensive standard work "Wood Coatings" by Jorge Prieto and Jürgen Kiene focuses on interior...
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Product Environmental Footprint: A level playing field
CEPE's Sector Group Decorative Coatings has been working on a pilot project on the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF). We spoke to chair Thierry Destruhaut ...
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Self-healing performance of an epoxy coating
Scientists recently investigated the self-healing performance of an epoxy coating containing microencapsulated alkyd resin based on coconut oil.