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Evonik and Siemens start joint research project “Rheticus
Evonik and Siemens are cooperating in the Rheticus research project on electrolysis and fermentation processes. They plan to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) to...
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Organosilicone modification of allyl methacrylate
How can allyl methacrylate be solvent-free modified? And can modified allyl methacrylate in-situ modify styrene-acrylic emulsion?
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Clariant expands operations in Mexico
Specialty chemicals company Clariant completed the project to expand its industrial facility in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, and increased production capacity by...
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Smart coatings: “The Best Ideas May Not Be Ours”
The smart-coatings sector needs to make it a priority to keep expanding its applications in mainstream coating markets, says Prof. Jamil Baghdachi. We spoke ...
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Eco-friendly design of superhydrophobic nano-magnetite/silicone composites for marine foul-release paints
This study provides insights into how structure–property relationship can enhance biological antiadhesion and FR performance.
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BASF announces preliminary figures for the 2017 business year
As forecast by BASF, sales, income from operations (EBIT) before special items and EBIT are considerably above the level of the previous year. The earnings ...
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ACE coatings: “Tonnage consumption is dropping.”
The market for coatings of Agriculture, Construction and Earth moving equipment (ACE) has seen its ups and downs in recent years. We spoke with Dietmar Jost, ...
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PaintExpo 2018 in Karlsruhe (Germany)
7th World’s Leading Trade Fair for Industrial Coating Technology takes place from 17 to 20 April 2018 in Karlsruhe.
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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 ...