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Anticorrosion properties of epoxy-nanochitosan nanocomposite coatings
Nanochitosan was prepared to act as a nanofiller reinforcing agent that had been incorporated in a protective coating for corrosion protection using high-molecular-weight...
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European ETICS Forum 2017 with record participation
The European Association for ETICS (EAE) has held its 4th European ETICS (External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems) Forum in the Polin Museum in Warsaw.
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Strong and efficient self-healing adhesives
Self-healing adhesives are materials with remarkable practical potential for long-term adhesion. However, reports are extremely limited because it is difficult ...
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Siegwerk opens new production facility designated for inkjet inks
Siegwerk has just expanded its Technical Center in Annemasse (France) with a new production facility for inkjet inks.
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Facile preparation of bio-based polyesters
In a study, researchers propose a novel strategy for the preparation of furandicarboxylic acid based polyesters through the melt polycondensation of asymmetric...
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Low temperature curing for heavy duty coatings
In many applications such as heavy duty coatings, customers want coatings that can be cured at low temperatures. Two new types of Mannich base hardeners have...
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Akzo Nobel reports drop in earnings due to strong headwinds
Akzo Nobel has reported lower than expected third-quarter operating earnings of EUR383 million and pointed to headwinds at its marine coatings business and...
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Controlling the adhesion strength of photo-responsive adhesives
Researchers from Florida State University have developed a facile method to control the adhesion strength of photo-responsive bio-inspired adhesives via a photocleavable...
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Sika expands in Pakistan with new production facility
With the commissioning of a new factory for mortar products and concrete admixtures, Sika has expanded its manufacturing capacity in Pakistan and is responding to ...
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Oxazolidines as curing agent for polyurethane adhesives
In a study, Chinese researchers have investigated the properties of oxazolidines as latent curing agents for single-component polyurethane adhesives.
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Water-based inks: Siegwerk acquires Van Son Liquids
With the acquisition of Netherland-based Van Son Liquids, Siegwerk is expanding its water-based ink business. The German company wants to thereby strengthen...
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Photocatalytic self-cleaning coatings for painted surface without interlayer
Researchers have demonstrated that double layer coatings composed of a TiO2 clear top coat and a latex film are crucial for the fabrication of robust fotocatalytic...
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Heubach India receives ICC award for Responsible Care for the year 2016
The Indian Chemical Council (ICC) has presented the ICC Aditya Birla Award for Best Responsible Care Committed Company to Heubach Color Pvt. Ltd., an affiliate of the...
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Lanxess enhances research on next generation materials
The Urethane Systems business unit of Lanxess has decided to collaborate with the University of Massachusetts Amherst in order to enhance its scientific research...