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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.
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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...