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New bio-degradable bone glue stabilises fractures within minutes
Chinese researchers have developed a bio-degradable bone adhesive that can fix fractures in minutes without screws or plates. First clinical applications show promising results.
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Self-healing polyurethane coating protects flexible fabrics from scratches
A newly developed aromatic Schiff base-functionalised polyurethane repairs scratches within twenty minutes under UV light while enhancing the mechanical durability of cotton and leather surfaces.
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Peter Lacke expands portfolio with powder coatings and boosts global presence with new production in Vietnam
German family-owned coatings manufacturer Peter Lacke is expanding its international footprint: the company has acquired Austria’s Solution-Lab GmbH to add powder coatings to its portfolio and establish...
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Lignin-based composite coatings enhance UV protection and barrier performance of paper packaging
A new study demonstrates how lignin-based composite coatings significantly improve the strength, barrier properties and UV shielding of cellulosic paper – offering a sustainable pathway for advanced...
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Safic-Alcan expands in Latin America with majority stake in Anders
French speciality chemicals distributor Safic-Alcan has acquired a majority stake in the Latin American distributor Anders. The move significantly strengthens Safic-Alcan’s presence in South America...
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Titanium dioxide: “Classification would have been very detrimental in my view”
Hardly any other raw material has caused as much turmoil in European industry in recent years as titanium dioxide. The recent ruling by the European Court of Justice on the titanium dioxide case marks...
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Industry wins in titanium dioxide court case: EU ruling brings relief
The ECJ ruling on titanium dioxide brings relief for the industry. For paint and coatings manufacturers, this means greater legal certainty – and a clear signal that classifications must be based on...
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Intelligent product development: AI and machine learning accelerate innovation in coatings
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are increasingly shaping product development in the coatings, adhesives and sealants industries. They help companies optimise complex formulations,...
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Functional coatings: market grows amid cost and regulatory pressure
Functional coatings continue to gain traction. Innovations such as hydrophobic paper surfaces and fire-protective hybrid coatings meet rising demand from construction, automotive, electronics and energy,...
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Multifunctional polyurethane coatings boost textile performance and sustainability
A recent review highlights how advanced polyurethane (PU) coatings provide textiles with properties such as flame retardancy, water repellency, antibacterial protection and UV resistance – increasingly...
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“This is not just an expansion” – Kansai Helios on its new powder coatings facility in Ohio
Kansai Helios is expanding its presence in North America with a new powder coatings facility in Johnstown, Ohio. The company is investing around EUR 17.2 Mio. to quadruple production capacity and strengthen...
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Amphiphilic materials advance sustainable anti-fouling and anti-corrosion coatings
A new review highlights the latest developments in environmentally friendly amphiphilic coatings designed to prevent fouling and combat corrosion – a safer alternative to toxic tributyltin-based systems...
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Union Coating and Chemical Industries to build plant in Kentucky
Egypt-based Union Coating & Chemical Industries is establishing its first US manufacturing facility in Glasgow, Kentucky, initially producing powder coating compounds with potential for future expansion....
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Axalta appoints Dr Delson Trindade as Axalta Fellow
Dr Delson Trindade has been named Axalta Fellow, the highest technical recognition within Axalta’s global technology organisation.