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Turning the surface properties from highly hydrophobic to highly hydrophilic
New nanomaterials with tunable wettability have been developed by scientists at Swansea University. They show promise to replace more expensive and hazardous ...
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CEO Patrick Thomas takes over interim CFO responsibilities at Covestro
CEO Patrick Thomas will assume the role of interim CFO following the resignation of Frank H. Lutz. The search process for a successor at Covestro is on the way. ...
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Graphene: Successful with new corrosion protection formula
The discovery of graphene in 2004 was met with great enthusiasm in many fields. Its potential for coatings has also been widely discussed in the industry. Jiangsu ...
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Underwater superoleophobic coatings with improved robustness
Oil contamination is problematic in subaqueous environments. In a study, a facile and low-cost immersion-curing approach has been developed to generate superhydrophilic...
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BASF to build new Automotive Application Center in China
BASF announces to build its first regional Automotive Application Center in Asia Pacific at the company's Innovation Campus in Shanghai, China. Start of ...
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Palm oil fuel ash as supplementary cementitious material
Palm oil fuel ash is a waste material generated in power plants as a result of the combustion of palm oil industry waste for the generation of electricity. ...
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Stahl opens Center of Excellence in Spain
On June 1, 2017 the chemical company Stahl inaugurated its new Center of Excellence in Parets del Vallès in Spain which focuses on performance coatings solutions, ...
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New surface coatings inhibit growth of bacteria
Researchers have developed a way to place special coatings onto surfaces that chemically "communicate” with bacteria, telling them what to do.
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Axalta acquires CH Coatings
Axalta Coating Systems has signed an agreement to acquire CH Coatings, an importer and distributor throughout Switzerland of Axalta's "Spies Hecker" refinish...
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Novel biobased epoxy coatings for glass toughening applications
Three series of novel food contact approved and low-toxic coatings for glass toughening applications based on dicyandiamide and biobased epoxy compounds were...
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Internet of Things: “Technologies are significantly ahead of the real situation in the industry
How is the Internet of Things (Iot) changing the coatings industry and how ready is the market? We have spoken to Martin Mádle, Sales Director Deso Development,...
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Evonik announces new performance-oriented corporate culture
By making its portfolio more specialty, strengthening its innovation power and driving a performance-oriented corporate culture, Evonik strives to build a best-in-class...
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Developing polyimide-copper antifouling coatings
Researchers at Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering have developed polyimide-copper antifouling coatings with capsule structures for a sustainable...
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IMCD expands presence in the United States
IMCD N.V., a leading distributor of speciality chemicals headquartered in the Netherlands, has signed an agreement to acquire the speciality chemicals distribution...