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ACQ effect in fluorescent materials
Recently scienstis presented a novel approach to study and solve the aggregation caused quench (ACQ) effect in traditional fluorescent materials.
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J.W. Ostendorf becomes part of the Hempel Group
Hempel has signed an agreement to acquire 65 percent of one of Germany’s leading manufacturers of decorative paint, J.W. Ostendorf (JWO). Following closing of the ...
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Digital developments for the PU industry
Covestro initiated a comprehensive strategic program last year to anchor digital technologies and processes in research and development, production, logistics and ...
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Titanium dioxide: “Keeping a watchful eye”
Rises in titanium dioxide pigment prices in the second quarter of 2018 are likely, but during the second half of the year the global supply/demand balance should ...
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Market study carbon black
The market researchers of Ceresana examined the global carbon black market already for the third time. They expect a positive development of carbon black demand ...
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Bio-based poly(hydroxyurethane) glues for metal substrates
A new study shows that Bio- and CO2-based high performance thermoset poly(hydroxyurethane) (PHU) glues can be a sustainable alternative to coventional glues.
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How to forecast new OEM colours
Colour trends are influenced over time by many factors that all exist in parallel. Elke Dirks, OEM Colour Designer for Axalta, explains how smart forecasts can ...
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Market study bio-based building blocks and polymers
New comprehensive market and trend report "Bio-based Building Blocks and Polymers – Global Capacities and Trends 2017-2022” published by German nova-Institute. ...
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UV-cured hard coatings on plastic substrates
In a recently published paper scientists prepared UV-cured spironaphthooxazine/silica/polyacrylate photochromic hard coatings on plastic substrates.
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Efficient matting of UV-coatings
It can be difficult to obtain matt finishes with 100% solids UV curable coatings. A recent article describes different matting agents and explains what other ...
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BASF named a General Motors Supplier of the Year for 13th time
BASF was named a 2017 General Motors (GM) Supplier of the Year for the thirteenth time since 2002. The award is presented to suppliers who distinguish themselves by ...
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Importance of drying to control internal curing effects on UHPC
In a recently published paper, the interdependent relationships among hydration reaction, internal relative humidity, and strength of internally cured ultra-high...
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Akzo Nobel’s polymer powders recognized for environmental benefits
Two of Akzo Nobel Specialty Chemicals' "Elotex" redispersible polymer powders have earned a Top Product of the Year Award from Environmental Leader and Energy ...
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Styrene-acrylic resin encapsulated C.I. Pigment Yellow 17
Scientists recently prepared and characterised styrene-acrylic resin encapsulated C.I. Pigment Yellow 17 and charge control agent multicomponent particles.