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Functional coatings: Exploiting microscale roughness on superhydrophobic copper surfaces
The ability to sustain dropwise condensation for efficient heat transport by vapor-to-liquid phase change is of great interest for thermal management, power...
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Profile of the African paint industry
According to a new study by IRL, the total market for paints and coatings in the African continent was over 1.4 million tonnes in 2013.
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Electrochromic polymers create coatings that change colour
Artists, print designers and interieur decorators have long had access to a broad palette of paint and ink colours for their work.
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Jotun Paints announces EUR 2,39 million investment in Kenya
Jotun, one of the world’s major paint manufacturers, has announced that it has made a significant investment in Kenya, with an aim to strengthen its market presence...
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Wetting and dispersing additive stabilises inorganic and organic pigments
A new high molecular-weight wetting and dispersing additive covers a broad application spectrum.
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Investigating the use of nanoclay for superhydrophobic coatings
Organically modified layered silicate nanoclay particles were dispersed into a sol-gel silica matrix to obtain a formulation for generating a superhydrophobic...
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Study analyses decorative paint market in Latin America
The new study by Agnelo Editora provides detailed information of the decorative paint market in Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Uruguay.
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New conductive coatings for flexible touchscreens
Mobile phones and smart phones still haven‘t been adapted to the carrying habits of their users.
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A profile of the Eastern European paint industry
IRL has launched a new edition of ist regional title "A Profile of the Eastern European Paint Industry".
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All in One – Six functions in one textile coating
Scientists have developed a novel water-based refinement textile coating system that enables the combination of up to six functions in a single process step....