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Increasing coating functionalities via biomass-derived components
A new review contains an overview of the effect of the bio-based raw component on different coating properties.
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HMG Paints named amongst Innovation100
HMG Paints Ltd, has been recognised as one of the 100 most innovative companies in Greater Manchester, in a report produced by BQ and the Business Growth Hub, part ...
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Surfactant-free hybrid latexes for paper coating
In a new study scientists synthesized surfactant-free hybrid latexes from enzymatically hydrolyzed starch and poly(butyl acrylate-methyl methacrylate) for paper ...
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Huber extends production of alumina trihydrate
The Fire Retardant Additives (FRA) business unit, part of the Huber Engineered Materials division of J.M. Huber Corporation, announces a significant capital...
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Hybrid WPUA dispersion synthesized with Bis-GMA grafting agent
Scientists synthesized new hybrid waterborne polyurethane dispersions by using bisphenol A-glicidylmethacrylate (Bis-GMA).
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In the focus of the March issue: Automotive coatings
The focus topic of the March issue of the European Coatings Journal are automotive coatings. The magazine is also available in European Coatings 360°.
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Velox partners with Life Material Technologies from Thailand
The German company Velox announced a new distribution partnership with Life Material Technologies Limited, a manufacturer of antimicrobial additives and treatments ...
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ECS Reloaded: All highlights free of charge
The European Coatings Show 2017 was a great success. For everyone who would like to catch up on last year’s show, ECS Reloaded is now giving you the opportunity to ...
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Effect of reactive monomers on UV films
Scientists investigated the effect of reactive monomers on polymer structure and abrasion resistance of UV cured thin films in a new study.
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Heubach commissions new production facility in the USA
Heubach GmbH has completed and commissioned its new production plant for anti-corrosive pigments at its U.S. location near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The plant...
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Non-destructive terahertz sensor for coatings
The UK-based company Teraview resently presented a new technology to measure film thickness in a non-destructive way.
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Cardanol-based anhydride curing agent for epoxy coatings
A recently published paper deals with the synthesis of dianhydride curing agent for epoxy resins from bio-based cardanol. The scientists evaluated the performance...
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Employees of Covestro become founders
The idea: Coaters should be able to work faster and more efficiently, especially in the automobile industry. The winning team, all employees of Covestro, convinced...
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UV-curable urethane acrylate oligomers modified with epoxide resin
A recently published paper deals with the preparation and characterisation of UV-curable urethane acrylate oligomers modified with cycloaliphatic epoxide resin. ...