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New waste packaging guidance launched
The guidance document "The assessment and classification of waste packaging” was developed by trade associations representing companies operating in the chemicals...
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Direct-to-metal coatings: Outstripping the market
A small sub-section of the metal coatings market is one of the fastest growing. Direct-to-metal (DTM) coatings can offer huge gains in production efficiency and cost ...
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Strong adhesive for wound healing
Researchers have been inspired by the mucus of a slug when developing a bio-adhesive. In contrast to conventional medical adhesives the novel adhesive has numerous...
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DSM appoints new President of DSM Resins & Functional Materials
Royal DSM has announced that Helen Mets will join DSM as of 1 August 2017 in the role of President DSM Resins & Functional Materials.
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American Coatings Conference 2018: Call for papers
The American Coatings Association, in partnership with Vincentz Network, is calling for papers to be presented at the American Coatings Conference 2018. Experts from ...
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DKSH opens specialty chemicals innovation center in the Philippines
DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials has opened an innovation center in Canlubang Laguna to focus on the development of new concepts, high-performance ...
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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 ...