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Silica/methacrylate hybrids: Telomerisation versus RAFT polymerisation
For the synthesis of a polymer, researchers compared reversible addition fragmentation chain-transfer (RAFT) with telomerisation (TL), to investigate whether ...
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DKSH opens new innovation center in Vietnam
DKSH has committed to further developing its Performance Materials business in Vietnam by opening a new strategically located innovation center in Ho Chi Minh...
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Five facts about coatings in transportation
Mobility is one of the major foundations of modern society. To keep it efficient and affordable for everyone cars, trains, ships or common bicycles need good...
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Nanomaterials: ECHA publishes nano-specific REACH appendices
ECHA, the European Chemicals Agency, has published appendices specific to nanomaterials to the Guidance on Information Requirements and Chemical Safety Assessment,...
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Relationship to the digital world shapes BASF’s automotive colour trends
The designers of BASF’s Coatings division translated the question of individual data control, as well as the need for an extensive gathering of information for ...
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Silica nanoparticles stabilise emulsions in a new way
Researchers have developed microparticles with a rough, raspberry-like surface that stabilise emulsions following a new principle. The new process has one key ...
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Sika opens new production facility in Africa
Sika is setting up production in Africa and is opening a concrete admixtures factory. Plans are already being made to add a mortar products manufacturing line. ...
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Hydrophobic associated copolymer as synthetic cement retarder
Does a copolymerised hexadecyldimethylpropylmethacrylamide have the ability to act as wide temperature range cement retarder? Seven researchers worked together...
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Cabot breaks ground on new fumed silica facility in China
Cabot Corporation and joint venture partner Inner Mongolia Hengyecheng Silicone Co., Ltd have broken ground on their new fumed silica manufacturing facility ...
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Coatings market South America: Back to the stage
South American coating businesses have been impacted in the past years by severe changes in the regional demand, mainly in the major markets such as Brazil, ...
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Lanthanum zirconate based thermal barrier coatings
A review article summarises latest information about the manufacturing techniques of lanthanum zirconate powder and lanthanum zirconate based thermal barrier ...
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Focus on floor coatings: June issue of ECJ is out
Ruggedness, durability and aesthetic appeal: These are often the requirements which modern floor coatings are expected to meet. Floor coatings are also the focus ...
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New Global Business Director Powder Coatings at Stahl
René Rieser has been appointed Global Business Director Powder Coatings at Stahl. In this new position, the paint engineer will take over a number of different ...
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Titanium dioxide proposed to be classified as suspected of causing cancer when inhaled
ECHA’s Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) concluded that the available scientific evidence meets the criteria in the CLP Regulation to classify titanium-dioxide...