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Corrosion and fouling protection of biocide-embedded hybrid coatings
A research work assesses the anticorrosion and antifouling properties of a novel sol-gel derived hybrid coating functionalised with five different organic and...
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Akzo Nobel announces new structure for Executive Committee
Akzo Nobel has announced a new structure for its Executive Committee. This change is designed to drive operational excellence, increase customer focus, and ...
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Axalta Coating Systems implements titanium dioxide surcharge
Due to continuing significant price increases in the cost of titanium dioxide over the past six months, Axalta Coating Systems will impose a price surcharge ...
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In the cross hairs: Biocidal active substances
The assessment of biocidal active substances is regulated under the latest Biocidal Products Regulation (EU) No. 528/2012 (BPR). One-fifth of the over 50 active...
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Super-robust superhydrophobic concrete
Superhydrophobic materials are promising candidates to alleviate freeze-thaw damages and steel corrosion in reinforced concrete. Researchers have developed a ...
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Axalta Coating Systems presents 2017 automotive colour collection
Axalta Coating Systems has unveiled its 2017 automotive colour collection to European car manufacturers. "Color_gen” offers light vehicle OEMs an insight into ...
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Measuring the temperature with coatings
A British start-up was recently awarded for developing a coating that is able to measure temperatures in inaccessible components. This technology could be used ...
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Future research and development of superoleophobic surfaces
Superoleophobic surfaces, that are highly repellent to low-surface-tension oils and organic liquids, are poorly understood. To this end, researchers discuss ...
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Axalta Coating Systems to acquire European and Chinese operations of IVA
Axalta Coating Systems has made a binding offer to acquire the European and Chinese operations of IVA, one of the world’s leading wire enamel manufacturers, from ...
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Rehabilitating concrete with self-healing techniques
A paper reviews the types of bacteria used in concrete and the ways it can be applied as healing agents. It also gives a brief description of various properties of ...
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Byk to build new integrated site in Shanghai
Byk Additives & Instruments, one of the world’s leading suppliers in the field of additives and measuring instruments, has held a groundbreaking ceremony...
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Influence of titanium dioxide on the thermal insulation of fire protective paints
Titanium-dioxide is an inevitable ingredient that influences the properties and performance of intumescent paints. The aim of a study was to investigate the...
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Wood coatings: Growth in stages
Wood continues to be a popular material. Upbeat forecasts for housing and residential construction activity and increasing levels of urbanisation are boosting...
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Georg Nordmann Holding expands board of directors
Headquartered in Hamburg, the international Georg Nordmann Holding AG will now be focusing even more strongly on the Group's growth – with a board of ...