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Polysiloxane coatings for anticorrosion applications in marine environment
Researchers have investigated nanostructured superhydrophobic polysiloxane coatings for high barrier and anticorrosion applications in marine environment.
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Takeover rumours regarding Clariant
In the wake of the failed merger between Huntsman and Clariant, there is speculation about Clariant's future. The name Evonik has been mentioned, but the company,...
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Ecocortec builds new facility in Croatia
Due to continuous increase in demand, Ecocortec – a producer of anticorrosion films and bags – is increasing its capacities by building a new plant facility...
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Bioadhesive derived from distillers’ dried grains with solubles
In a study, a bioadhesive is prepared from distillers' dried grains with solubles (DDGS). The byproduct of corn ethanol production is used primarily as an ...
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Covestro expands global capacity for polyurethane dispersions
Covestro has begun operations at a new production facility for aqueous polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) at its Dormagen site. Along with a current expansion of ...
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New coating offers enhanced fire and corrosion protection
A few extra coats of ‘paint’ could be all that the steel in a building needs to prevent itself from buckling and failing in a fire. After two years of research...
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Evonik makes further progress in the third quarter
Evonik increased adjusted EBITDA to EUR639 million in the third quarter, an increase of 11 percent compared with the third quarter of 2016. This was mainly due to ...
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Tunable superhydrophobic surfaces and their impact on ice mitigation
In a review, the fundamental wetting properties of solid surfaces and superhydrophobic surfaces in particular are described.
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Biocides: Strong Pressure
The Biocide User Task Force of CEPE is working on various advocacy efforts to defend the biocide use in paints, printing inks and artists’ colours. We spoke ...
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Sika acquires Butterfield Color in the US
Sika continues its expansion strategy: The specialty chemicals company has acquired Butterfield Color, Inc. a US-based manufacturer of decorative concrete floor ...
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Blocked polyisocyanates as crosslinking agents for polyurethane powder coatings
Researchers have studied the synthesis of new blocked polyisocyanates as crosslinking agents for hydrophobic polyurethane powder clear coatings.
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Akzo Nobel completes expansion of Surface Chemistry plant in China
Akzo Nobel has completed the EUR4.8 million expansion project at its Surface Chemistry facility in Boxing, China, increasing the company's regional product ...
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Corrosion protection of mild steel surfaces
Indian researchers have reported the superior corrosion-resistant properties of conducting polyurethane networks of polyaniline (PANI), poly-m-aminophenol (PmAP),...
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Clariant and White Tale engaged in talks
Clariant notes that after the announcement of the termination of the merger between Clariant and Huntsman, Clariant and its shareholder White Tale have engaged...