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Crosslinkable acrylic-melamine latex
A recently published paper deals with the incorporation of a melamine-formaldehyde resin into acrylic nanoparticles by miniemulsion polymerization.
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Axalta announces new names for Spencer Coatings
Axalta Coating Systems announces the new legal entity names for The Spencer Coatings Group after its successful acquisition by Axalta in May 2017.
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Effect of copper-modified montmorillonite on lacquer sap
In a recent study scientists prepared a series of hybrid lacquer saps by adding copper(II)-modified montmorillonite (Cu(II)-MMT) into the raw lacquer.
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Covestro starts commercial production of composites
Covestro invests a mid-double-digit million euro sum and begins commercial production of a novel lightweight, high-strength and aesthetically powerful material....
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Dragonfly-inspired nano coating kills bacteria upon contact
Studies have shown that the wings of dragonflies and cicadas prevent bacterial growth due to their natural structure. The surfaces of their wings are covered in ...
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Evonik joint venture expands capacity for TAA derivatives in China
Evonik Tianda (Liaoyang) Chemical Additive Co., Ltd. (ETL) has increased its production capacity for triacetonamine (TAA) derivatives in Liaoyang by 50 percent....
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High-performance transparent moisture barrier
Topic of a recently published paper was the fabrication of a high perfornace moisture barrier material (SC nanocomposite) by using surface-modified bentonite clay ...
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Axalta wins market leadership award for global refinish products
Axalta Coating System received the Frost & Sullivan 2017 Market Leadership Award for the automotive refinish coatings industry, which recognized the company’s...
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Acryloyl-group functionalized graphene
In a new study scientists prepared acryloyl-group functionalized graphene to enhance thermal and mechanical properties of acrylated epoxidized soybean oil UV-curable...
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Dual cure for improved finishes
A new dual cure technology for interior car finishes offers several advantages compared to regular cured systems. You can now watch a recording of Paul Geavert ...
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BASF increases production capacity for water-based emulsions
BASF has extended its production facilities for Joncryl water-based emulsions. In addition to the production site in Heerenveen, the Netherlands, BASF has ramped up ...
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Self-cleaning acrylic paint with TiO2 microspheres
Scientists developed an efficient and durable self-cleaning acrylic paint containing mesoporous TiO2 microspheres.
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Altana accelerates growth
The specialty chemicals group Altana significantly accelerated its growth in the 2017 fiscal year and expects further positive development for the current year....
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Coating technology from BASF improves energy efficiency of vehicles
BASF’s Coatings division has won the internationally coveted iF Design Award in the category "Automobiles/Vehicles” for its functional paint technology...