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Closing completed: Allnex and Nuplex are now officially combined
Allnex announced that Nuplex Industries and Allnex have now been brought together to form one company. The group, present on four continents and serving customers ...
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New coating to revolutionise water proofing
Scientists have developed a new protective coating that could eventually be used to waterproof mobile phones, prevent ice from forming on aeroplanes or protect boat ...
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Ceresana analyses global market for titanium dioxide
Ceresana analysed the global market for titanium dioxide along the value-added chain for the second time: from the feedstock ilmenite, leucoxene, and rutile...
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Making metal surfaces strong, resistant, and multifunctional
Through a novel process, metals can permanently be joined with nearly all other materials, become water-repellent, or improve their biocompatibility. The pre-treatment...
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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 ...