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AI transforming resin development in coatings
AI is driving measurable efficiencies in the coatings industry, yet adoption remains exploratory, says Ioanna Tzortzi, associate specialist at Perstorp. In this interview, she shares insights into how...
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BASF names Steve Arndt Senior Vice President for automotive refinish coatings
BASF has appointed Steve Arndt as Senior Vice President, Global Automotive Refinish Coatings, effective immediately. Arndt brings over 25 years of experience to the role, with a focus on innovation and...
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Self-similar fly ash coating enables durable anti-icing
A new super-lubricating photothermal anti-icing coating uses a self-similar porous structure derived from fly ash to retain lubricant and enable active de-icing. The system combines passive superlubricity...
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BASF gets green light for sale of coatings division to Carlyle
The European Commission has approved the sale of BASF's coatings division to the investment firm Carlyle. However, the approval comes with strict conditions to prevent distortions of competition.
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Spanish paints and printing inks industry gathers in Valencia
The Spanish paints and printing inks industry gathered in Valencia for ASEFAPI’s annual meeting, highlighting another year of steady growth and resilience. With total turnover reaching €2.067 billion,...
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Urea-modified silica sol enables self-healing steel coating
Researchers have developed a dual-autonomous self-healing composite coating for steel that combines nanoscale dispersion of a silicone-based healing agent with a reversible hydrogen-bonding network. The...
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Polyphenol hydrogels: multifunctional coatings for smart homes
A review highlights how plant polyphenol-functionalised hydrogel coatings can meet the multifunctional demands of smart home applications. Combining self-healing, environmental responsiveness and antimicrobial...
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MXene-enhanced epoxy film achieves 96 % self-healing efficiency
Researchers have developed a high-performance epoxy resin film that combines MXenes with dynamic diselenide bonds, enabling efficient photothermal self-healing. The new formulation overcomes the brittleness...
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Bio-based reactive diluents: Focus on supply security and regulatory requirements
Epoxidised fatty acid esters derived from European vegetable oils offer paint manufacturers advantages in terms of supply security, carbon footprint, and toxicological classification. Marcel Butschle,...
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Ystral inaugurates new technical centre
Machinery and plant manufacturer Ystral has invested in a new technical centre at its headquarters near Freiburg, Germany. The modern facility enables extensive trials, training and product development...
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Printing inks for food packaging – what’s new
Regulatory Compliance of food packaging inks is a field with constant developments. The EU Commission and national governments are adapting the legal provisions and also associations, like EuPIA, are constantly...
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Fraunhofer IFAM and Plasmatreat collaborate on PFAS-free coating technologies
Fraunhofer IFAM and Plasmatreat are accelerating the industrial adoption of PFAS-free coating systems. The partnership focuses on sustainable plasma-based coatings, catering to industries like plastics,...
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Siegwerk closes Swiss site: production moves to Turkey
Siegwerk is relocating its production from Bargen, Switzerland, to Tuzla, Turkey. Over 100 employees are losing their jobs due to declining demand for UV printing inks and high production costs in Europe....
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Chitosan microspheres enable smart corrosion warning coatings
Researchers have developed a smart corrosion-warning coating based on chitosan microspheres encapsulating phenolphthalein. The pH-responsive system visibly signals localised corrosion through a striking...