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Entries for 2017 British Coatings Federation Awards opened
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has announced that entries for their 2017 Awards are now open. This year there are two special innovations.
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Bromo-cardanol-novolac resins as adhesives for particleboards
In a study, researchers have demonstrated the efficacy of bromo-cardanol-novolac resins as adhesives for particleboards. In addition, they discovered another ...
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Evonik bundles expertise in crosslinking technology
Evonik Industries AG has combined its isophorone chemistry and epoxy curing agents business in the new Crosslinkers business line.
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Not every renewable raw material is sustainable”
BASF is offering dispersions for the coatings industry that are produced entirely from renewable raw materials. We spoke to Nikolaus Raupp, Global Sustainability...
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Eco-friendly preparation of a robust superhydrophobic coating
In a paper, researchers present a facile and environmental way to prepare superhydrophobic coatings by combining adhesives with lauric acid modified copper ...
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Akzo Nobel makes double acquisition
Akzo Nobel has made a double acquisition to strengthen its leading global position in performance coatings.
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Effect of UVA photocatalysis on soot-coated TiO2-containing mortars
If diesel soot is deposited on buildings, colour changes and unwanted black crusts can occur. A remedy is provided by self-cleaning systems based on TiO2 coatings....
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The true cost of not going cobalt-free
As regulatory and economic factors converge, the pressure on the coatings industry to commit to going cobalt-free is mounting. Paul Smith, CEO of Catexel, on...
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Ferro launches program to increase capacity of ultramarine pigments
Ferro Corporation has announced it is making investments in its Ferro Pigment business to increase capacity and optimise production of its ultramarine pigments...
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Tattoo ink can sense how healthy a person is
A new tattoo ink changes colour depending on a person's glucose levels, meaning people with diabetes can use it to check their blood sugar levels.
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Hempel invests in life-saving fire protection coatings
Global coatings company Hempel is investing in a new research and development centre focused solely on passive fire protection coatings. Located just outside ...
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New antireflective coating makes screen reading in sunlight easier
Screens on even the newest phones and tablets can be hard to read outside in bright sunlight. Inspired by the nanostructures found on moth eyes, researchers have ...
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Legally water-tight delegation – Is it possible?
On account of their external impact, major accidents in the chemical industry are very quickly followed by the question of responsibility, i.e., who is liable. ...