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Altana acquires formulated resins business from Solvay
The specialty chemicals group Altana has acquired the formulated resins business of Belgian chemical group Solvay.
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Mechanical properties of UV-cured nanocomposite coating for wood furniture
In a study, the feasibility of improving the mechanical properties of a high solid content UV-curable acrylic coating system through the addition of cellulose ...
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Vencorex adds new production capacities for monomers and derivatives
Vencorex has completed several industrial projects that include the expansion of monomer (HDI and IPDI) capacity in France, a new "Tolonate" derivatives unit ...
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Solar spectral performance of nanopigments
Solar spectral behaviour of nanopigments has been an important issue in many practical relevance due to their tunable properties.
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Ferro and Simon & Werner extend distribution partnership in Germany
Effective of January 1, 2017, Ferro and Simon & Werner GmbH extended their current distribution partnership in Germany for pigments used in coatings, construction...
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New coatings for dental implants prevent potential bacterial infection
Researchers are developing coatings for dental implants to provide them with capabilities to ensure success when they are implanted.
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Covestro lifts force majeure on polyurethane raw materials
Covestro has lifted the force majeure on the polyurethane raw materials MDI and TDI in Europe that it declared on October 6, 2016.
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Degradable polyurethane-organic release system prevents marine biofouling
Controlled release of antifoulant is critical for marine antibiofouling. Researchers have prepared polyurethane with degradable polyester segments and used...
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BASF offers new raw materials at European Coatings Show
At the European Coatings Show 2017 (ECS), BASF will present new dispersions, resins, formulation additives, light stabilisers, antioxidants, pigments, hardeners, ...
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A unique additive for the ideal concrete
Whether it’s for drying time, hardness, or uniformity, a new additive developed by researchers can give concrete, mortar, and cement the desired consistency, ...
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Alkyd resins based on PET waste for coating applications
Medium oil alkyd resins based on glycolysed PET waste and different generations of aliphatic hyperbranched polyesters with linseed and sunflower oil fatty acids, ...
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New materials improve colour of reflective coatings
Inspired by the structure of insect eyes, scientists have developed new materials that could improve the colour and effectiveness of reflective coatings.