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Self-cleaning, anti-reflective and microorganism-resistant coatings
A researcher has developed three types of functional coatings that are resistant to microorganisms and have self-cleaning and anti-reflective properties.
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Improving the performance of anticorrosive coatings with graphene
Iranian researchers from Institute for Color Science and Technology improved the anticorrosive properties of polymeric coatings by using graphene and creating ...
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Huntsman plans to spin off its pigments business
Huntsman Corp. plans to spin off its specialty chemical business - rather than sell it - and create a new publicly traded company by early next year.
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New dosing technique accelerates contact angle measurements
A new method of drop positioning for measuring static contact angle accelerates the dosing process compared with classic needle dosing.
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Superhydrophobic surfaces with silane-treated diatomaceous earth/resin systems
In a study, superhydrophobic coatings were prepared using fluorosilane-treated diatomaceous earth (DE) with either polyurethane or epoxy binders.
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New surface coatings for food facilities hold promise for food safety
One of the keys to preventing food-borne illness and food waste is making sure that the surfaces at production facilities remain free of contamination between...
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Algae and vegetable oils give wood a whole new shine
Biological alternatives to oil-based varnish are turning wood into one of the most sustainable building materials available.
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Akzo Nobel increases sales and profit
Akzo Nobel reported a second quarter with positive developments in profitability in all three Business Areas, despite currency pressures and a challenging market...
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U.S. paint and coatings market: green and sustainable coatings lead
Coating consumption in 2015 was 5.8 billion liters containing 3.8 million tons of solids with a sales value of USD 26.6 billion. Growth is placed at a mature ...
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New biosourced UV-curable coatings based on isosorbide
Isosorbide was involved in photopolymerisation as a green monomer for UV-curable coatings. French researchers modified this polyol by (meth)acryloyl chloride...