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Aerobrick: Insulation with microscopic bubbles
Better thermal insulation means lower heating costs – but this should not be at the expense of exciting architecture. A new type of brick filled with aerogel ...
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Axalta: StarLite is Automotive Color of the Year 2018
Axalta Coating Systems today announced the release of its 2018 Automotive Color of the Year. Additionally, to its optical properties the colour is expected to ...
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The effect of grain size on the surface properties of titanium grade 2
This paper presents findings concerning the influence of the grain size of titanium on its surface properties and on the efficiency of surface treatments. The ...
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Pavel Gentschev joins Peters Research as ”Chief Technology Officer“
As of January 1st, 2018, the chemist Pavel Gentschev joined Peters Research GmbH & Co. KG where he fills the position of ”Chief Technology Officer".
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Preparing for the American Coatings SHOW
The upcoming American Coatings SHOW will take place from April 10- 12 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Prepare your visit to the show with the preview magazine.
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Annual survey: Uncertain times
The European Coatings Journal traditionally asks coatings producers all over Europe to talk about their past year’s business performances, as well as about ...
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Effect of high corona dosage on laminate bond strength and time dependent behavior of surface energy on PE, PP and PET
How long does a corona treatment last? How strong is the effect of an overtreatment? How does this affect laminate bond strength? Those questions arise frequently...
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British Coatings Federation: Renewed confidence for the coatings industry despite Brexit
Confidence levels return to those last seen in 2016 as the latest statistics from the British Coatings Federation (BCF) show a renewed optimism, with companies...
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The influence of starch-based bio-latex on paper coating
The microstructure of coating layers has important effects on final properties of paper. Eco-friendly bio-latex derived from sustainable starch has being increasingly...
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Annual Global Automotive 2017 Color Popularity Report
Axalta Coating Systems released the findings of its 65th annual Global Automotive Color Popularity Report, which shows white as the worldwide leader in consumer ...
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BASF introduces new brand image of Chemetall
It is just over one year since BASF’s Coatings division acquired Chemetall, a leading global surface treatment supplier. Being well-known within the industry for its...
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New market study on automotive coatings
Decoration and Protection: Ceresana examines the Global Market for Paints and Coatings in the Automotive Industry. One major finding is, that the use of solvents...
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Bio-based coating wall paint neutralizes formaldehyde in indoor air
While the demand for bio-based coatings is growing, many customers is still reluctant to choose bio-based formulations due to cost. One approach is to offer an ...
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Preparation of colored coating with low infrared emissivity based on nanometer pigment
Four colored coatings with low infrared emissivity were prepared by using polyurethane as adhesive, aluminum as filler and nanometer pigment as paint, respectively. ...