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Innovation and challenge: lightweight multi-substrate body design and low bake coatings
Dr. Klemens Bartman, Global Director OEM, Axalta Coating Systems reports on ways how to meet the challenges that new lightweight materials present. Increasing...
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Advances in polymer nanocomposites for anticorrosion applications
Polymer nanocomposites exhibit unique physicochemical properties that cannot be obtained with individual components acting alone.
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New titanium dioxide pigment expands application for printing inks
Kronos Worldwide, Inc. announces the introduction of a new titanium dioxide pigment for ink and packaging application.
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Anti-slip treatments and coatings for resilient floor coverings
In a study, researchers investigated the effectiveness and durability of different categories of anti-slip treatments for resilient floor coverings in a long-term ...
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Intumescent formulations – tradition versus novelty
The objective of current research on intumescent formulations is on consolidated approaches for conferring flame retardancy properties to polymers and polymer...
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Coatings additives: little helpers for every formulation
You can’t do without them when it comes to formulating coatings. They're great for selectively controlling properties. But you must fastidiously ensure that they...
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Recent advances in vegetable oils based environment friendly coatings
In an article, Indian researchers highlight some state-of-the art-modifications of vegetable oils (VEGO) as environment friendly-low or no solvent, high solids, ...
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Nanoparticulate inorganic UV absorbers
Inorganic nanoparticles with UV-absorbing properties are an important class of UV filters.
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Review summarises current state of self-healing polymer nanocomposites
During the last few years, different kinds of autonomic and non-autonomic self-healing materials have been prepared using diverse techniques for a number of ...
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Axalta Coating Systems acquires Metalak
On 1 July 2015, Axalta Coating Systems has signed an agreement to acquire Metalak Benelux BV.
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Improving the corrosion resistance of epoxy/polyamide coatings
Reseachers improved the protective performance of solvent-borne epoxy/polyamide coatings formulated with zinc phosphate anticorrosion pigment through the addition...