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Effect of UVA photocatalysis on soot-coated TiO2-containing mortars
If diesel soot is deposited on buildings, colour changes and unwanted black crusts can occur. A remedy is provided by self-cleaning systems based on TiO2 coatings....
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The true cost of not going cobalt-free
As regulatory and economic factors converge, the pressure on the coatings industry to commit to going cobalt-free is mounting. Paul Smith, CEO of Catexel, on...
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Ferro launches program to increase capacity of ultramarine pigments
Ferro Corporation has announced it is making investments in its Ferro Pigment business to increase capacity and optimise production of its ultramarine pigments...
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Tattoo ink can sense how healthy a person is
A new tattoo ink changes colour depending on a person's glucose levels, meaning people with diabetes can use it to check their blood sugar levels.
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Hempel invests in life-saving fire protection coatings
Global coatings company Hempel is investing in a new research and development centre focused solely on passive fire protection coatings. Located just outside ...
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New antireflective coating makes screen reading in sunlight easier
Screens on even the newest phones and tablets can be hard to read outside in bright sunlight. Inspired by the nanostructures found on moth eyes, researchers have ...
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Legally water-tight delegation – Is it possible?
On account of their external impact, major accidents in the chemical industry are very quickly followed by the question of responsibility, i.e., who is liable. ...
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Black Bear receives certification for carbon black pigments
Black Bear’s carbon black has received an official "Cradle to Cradle Certified" Bronze Certificate, assessed by the Environmental Protection Encouragement ...
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Autonomous regeneration of large scale damage in polymeric coatings
Researchers have developed a regenerative coating system that consists of a multilayer structure analogous to skin where the coating is formed on a vascularized...
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Troy Corporation elects Senior Vice President AMEAI and Regulatory Affairs
Troy Corporation has announced the election of Donald A. Shaw, Ph.D. by the Board of Directors to the position of Senior Vice President AMEAI and Regulatory ...
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Reinforcing the corrosion protection properties of epoxy coatings
A new type of modified graphene oxide coating that was prepared by anchoring a prepolymer of urea-formaldehyde resin onto the graphene oxide sheets through in situ ...
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Lifting PUR chemistry into the next dimension
Development of new polyisocyanurate-based coatings will be presented at EC Future Dialogue.
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Eco-friendly bio-based floor coatings gain popularity
The global floor coatings market promises great potential for growth in the upcoming years. The industry is thriving on the cusp of rapid industrialisation...