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Radiation curing in the focus of the May issue
Times are good for radiation curing technology. It provides solutions to regulatory and environmental challenges leading to a growth in the market. Radiation ...
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Interview: “The protective coatings market will continue to be fragmented and diverse”
The move to water-borne or powder remains a driver of innovation in the field of protective coatings, but not all industries are already able to move away from ...
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Depolymerisation of PET waste
A new study deals with glycolytic depolymerisation of PET waste using MP-diol and utilisation of recycled product for UV-curable wood coating.
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BCF presidency handed over to David Beckford
In May 2018, the British Coatings Federation (BCF) held their Annual Conference and Gala Dinner in Oxford. New president is David Beckford, of Pronto Industrial ...
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ASR in waterglass-activated slag mortars
Recently scientists investigated alkali-silica reaction (ASR) in waterglass-activated slag mortars by incorporating fly ash and metakaolin.
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Evonik reports good start to the year
Evonik announced its results for the firth quarter 2018. Adjusted EBITDA increased to €679 million in the first quarter, a significant rise of 14 percent ...
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Modified UV-curable urethane acrylate oligomers
Scientists recently prepared and characterised UV-curable urethane acrylate oligomers modified with cycloaliphatic epoxide resin.
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Clariant extends agreement with Azelis in Turkey
Azelis announced an extended distribution agreement with Clariant for their range of waxes, flame retardants and performance additives in Turkey.
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Review of superhydrophobic surfaces
A new review deals with the fundamentals, applications, and challenges of superhydrophobic surfaces.
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Azelis opens new application laboratories in India
Azelis has announced that it is expanding its presence in Asia Pacific, opening three application laboratories in India.
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Structural build-up of cement pastes
An experimental and modeling study deals with the non-linear structural build-up of fresh cement pastes incorporating viscosity modifying admixtures.
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Astorg to acquire IGM from Arsenal
Astorg and Arsenal Capital Partners today announced that Astorg has partnered with management and signed a definitive agreement to acquire IGM Resins from Arsenal....
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Polystyrene recycling with depolymerization
Agilyx Corporation and Ineos Styrolution have signed a joint development agreement to develop a recycling process for polystyrene based on "chemical recycling” ...
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Potential short supply of photoinitiators used in printing inks
As has been the case during the past few years, the consistent supply of raw materials remains a concern for ink manufacturers. The latest issue relates to a ...