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Bio-based coatings with self-healing effect
Inspired by the growing demand for more sustainable polymer systems, researchers have investigated thermo-reversible polymer networks composed of more than...
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Evonik expands fumed silica capacities in Belgium
Evonik is investing an amount in the upper double-digit million euro range in the expansion of its fumed silica capacities in Antwerp, Belgium.
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Bioinspired silica-based superhydrophobic materials
A review is aimed at setting up a system for silica-based superhydrophobic materials, summarising previous works of this domain, and more importantly, providing...
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HuntsmanClariant merger on track
Clariant and Huntsman Corporation have presented a update on their planned merger. The preparations to create HuntsmanClariant are proceeding as planned with ...
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Dual functionality anti-reflection and biocidal coatings
A thin film combination of anti-reflection and biocidal properties would be of particular interest to reduce the transfer of infection and improve readability of ...
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Azelis acquires Chemcolour
Azelis has agreed to fully acquire Chemcolour, leading provider of speciality chemicals and food ingredients in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ). The purchase ...
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Setting the tone for the industry: CEPE Annual Conference
The pace of innovation in the European coatings sector is picking up. CEPE will be setting the tone in Athens from 27-29 September, with a high-calibre conference ...
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Corrosion and fouling protection of biocide-embedded hybrid coatings
A research work assesses the anticorrosion and antifouling properties of a novel sol-gel derived hybrid coating functionalised with five different organic and...
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Akzo Nobel announces new structure for Executive Committee
Akzo Nobel has announced a new structure for its Executive Committee. This change is designed to drive operational excellence, increase customer focus, and ...
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Axalta Coating Systems implements titanium dioxide surcharge
Due to continuing significant price increases in the cost of titanium dioxide over the past six months, Axalta Coating Systems will impose a price surcharge ...
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In the cross hairs: Biocidal active substances
The assessment of biocidal active substances is regulated under the latest Biocidal Products Regulation (EU) No. 528/2012 (BPR). One-fifth of the over 50 active...
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Super-robust superhydrophobic concrete
Superhydrophobic materials are promising candidates to alleviate freeze-thaw damages and steel corrosion in reinforced concrete. Researchers have developed a ...
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Axalta Coating Systems presents 2017 automotive colour collection
Axalta Coating Systems has unveiled its 2017 automotive colour collection to European car manufacturers. "Color_gen” offers light vehicle OEMs an insight into ...