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Printed microelectrode arrays on soft materials: from PDMS to hydrogels
Scientists lately presented a new method for developing soft MEAs as bioelectronic interfaces.
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Evonik increases its precipitated silica capacity in Turkey
Evonik Industries is continuing to expand its silica production capacity in response to high demand within the tire industry.
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New technique for high-quality surfactant manufacturing
The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) announced that, as part of a larger consortium, it has developed a new process for the manufacturing of surfactants.
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Leonice opens new global innovation center
Leonice, a tinting systems company, today announced opening of its new global innovation center.
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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 ...