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Brenntag to distribute Sudarshan Chemical’s Anticorrosive pigments in Australia
Chemicals distributor Brenntag is expanding its partnership with Sudarshan Chemical Industries by supplying anticorrosive pigments for coatings, plastics and other applications in Australia.Chemicals distributor...
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Robust pH-responsive self-healing coating for magnesium alloys
A new double-layered coating system demonstrates how the synergy of tannic acid and cerium ions can significantly enhance the corrosion resistance of magnesium alloys.
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Seawater-degradable self-polishing epoxy coatings
Researchers have developed a novel epoxy resin that degrades in seawater, creating a self-renewing surface with strong anti-fouling properties.
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Arkema appoints new head of Adhesive Solutions
Arkema has appointed Laurent Peyronneau as Executive Vice President of its Adhesive Solutions segment (Bostik) and member of the Executive Committee. He succeeds Vincent Legros, who is leaving the group...
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Flame-retardant MXene nanohybrids enhance epoxy resins
Researchers have developed phosphorus- and nitrogen-containing MXene nanohybrids that improve both the flame retardancy and impact strength of epoxy resins.
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Follow European Coatings on LinkedIn
Stay up to date with the latest developments in the coatings industry! We invite you to follow the official LinkedIn page of European Coatings. You will find exclusive insights, industry news, articles...
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Bio-based Polyurethane-coatings – balancing sustainability and performance
The automotive industry is pushing for more sustainable solutions — including in polyurethanes. Bio-based raw materials are gaining attention, but how can sustainability be combined with the high technical...
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Epoxy–resorcinol resin composite protects against corrosion and biofouling
Researchers have developed an epoxy system with resorcinol–formaldehyde resin (RF) that effectively prevents both corrosion and biofouling in marine environments.
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Wevo establishes subsidiary in India
Wevo, a manufacturer of polyurethane systems, is expanding its international presence by establishing Wevo Chemical India Private Limited in Gurugram near New Delhi. The new site will focus on polyurethane...
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Hoenle unifies corporate group under single brand
UV specialist Hoenle will operate under a single brand in future. All subsidiaries – including Panacol, which will become Hoenle Adhesives GmbH – will also adopt the Hoenle brand.
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Brenntag CEO takes over leadership of Brenntag Essentials
Brenntag CEO Jens Birgersson will additionally lead the Brenntag Essentials division, succeeding Ewout van Jarwaarde, who left the board on 8 September 2025.
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Smart epoxy coating visualises microcracks and corrosion in real time
A new coating system with embedded carbon quantum dots (CDs) enables early detection of crack initiation and corrosion in epoxy-based systems, while also improving their mechanical strength.
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New approaches for Polyurethane-coatings – from DTM to isocyanate-free systems
PU coatings are indispensable in many industries — yet they face clear limitations. Significant gaps remain, especially in water-based systems and direct-to-metal applications. Dr. Chintankumar Jayanthilal...
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Fluorine-free superhydrophobic coatings for bamboo developed
Researchers have developed an environmentally friendly method to make bamboo superhydrophobic using methyltrimethoxysilane (MTMS) – without any fluorinated compounds. The coating shows high resistance...