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Lanxess: A successful 2016 and a strong start to 2017
In fiscal 2016, specialty chemicals company Lanxess successfully advanced its transformation, underscoring this with strong performance data. EBITDA pre exceptionals...
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New “biomimetic” adhesive shows high-strength bonding under water
An adhesive that works under water and is modeled after those created by shellfish to stick to surfaces is stronger than many commercial glues created for the ...
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Wacker’s 2017 forecast is again for sales growth and high net cash flow
Wacker Chemie AG has met its sales target and exceeded its earnings expectations in 2016. On presenting its annual report, the chemical company announced that ...
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Cerium tartrate as inhibitor pigment for corrosion protection in epoxy coatings
The efficiency of corrosion inhibition of a new pigment, cerium tartrate, on aluminium alloy was studied.
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Merck generates record sales and continues to grow profitably in 2016
Merck finished 2016 with record figures and continued to grow profitably. Major strategic advances were made in all three business sectors. Performance Materials ...
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Speed circuit for coating formulations shortens development time
With a new, fully automated plant for testing coating formulations, Evonik can accelerate the search for optimal formulations.
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Hempel appoints new Chief Commercial Officer
Michael Hansen will take up his position on 1 May as new Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Hempel.
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New bionic function surfaces inspired by the desert scorpion
A new bionic function surface inspired from desert scorpion was developed for erosion resistance applications in a research work.
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Univar announces new distribution agreement with Angus Chemical Company
Univar has announced its entry into a new distribution agreement with Angus Chemical Company to include the paint and coatings and industrial markets in Spain, ...
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Akzo Nobel rejects takeover bid from PPG
Dutch paints and chemicals maker Akzo Nobel NV said Thursday it had rejected a EUR 21 billion offer from U.S. coatings producer PPG as it undervalued the business....
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Investigating pyrite tailings-based mineral admixtures with photocatalytic activity
Thanks to a novel mineral admixture, cementitious materials have obvious photocatalysis and greater compressive strength.
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Akzo Nobel reviewing strategic options to separate Specialty Chemicals
Akzo Nobel has announced a review of strategic options for the separation of its Specialty Chemicals business.
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Surface engineering of coatings for marine antibiofouling
A range of amphiphilic polymers with diverse macromolecular architectures has been incorporated into films and coatings with potential for marine antibiofouling...