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Superhydrophobic surfaces with antireflection properties for solar applications
In a review, recent developments in antireflective, transparent, and superhydrophobic surfaces for solar applications are highlighted.
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BASF divests global photoinitiator business to IGM Resins
BASF has sold its global photoinitiator business to IGM Resins B.V., Netherlands, a global producer and supplier of radiation-curable material.
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Creating new barriers with graphene
An independent test programme investigating the addition of graphene nanoplatelets (A-GNPs) to epoxy coatings, has shown significant performance enhancements...
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New green coating protects metals against corrosion
A chemist from Brock University in Canada and a chemical company have patented a green coating system that protects metals against corrosion.
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Recent advances in bio-based epoxy resins and curing agents
A review by researchers from Department of Chemical Engineering, Rowan University, encompasses recent developments using bio-based epoxy resins and bio-based ...
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Allnex/Nuplex: Miguel Mantas becomes CEO of new combined company
Allnex announced that Miguel Mantas, currently Chief Executive Officer of Allnex, will become the CEO of the new company after the combination of Allnex and Nuplex, ...
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Fireproof coatings produced using magnetic nanoparticles
Researchers from Kashan University, Iran, succeeded in the production of fireproof coatings by synthesising a type of magnetic nanoparticle and using it in a ...
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Chloride-induced corrosion of reinforcement in low-calcium geopolymer concrete
Geopolymer concrete (GPC) has significant potential as a more sustainable alternative for ordinary Portland cement concrete (PCC).
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Silicone emulsions as surface lubricating additives for water-borne wood coatings
The performance of silicone emulsions as lubricating additive for aqueous wood coatings is discussed in a paper.
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Looser Holding intends to sell the coatings group
Looser Holding AG with its head office in Arbon (Switzerland) has announced plans to sell the coatings segment. The intended sale marks the outcome of the strategy...
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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.