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Raise your voice – PFAS is on the brink
The EU plans to restrict the use of PFAS by 2026. This group of more than 10,000 persistent synthetic chemicals is accused of accumulating in the environment and in the human body and cause significant...
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Teknos suggests as an alternative a phase-in of Titanium dioxide anti-dumping duties
The Finnish coatings manufacturer Teknos warns against the immediate introduction of anti-dumping duties on Chinese titanium dioxide (TiO2). The company proposes a phased approach to prevent disruptions...
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How to manage the EcoVadis certification
In the coatings industry, sustainability and environmental responsibility are increasingly critical. The industry faces unique challenges due to its significant environmental footprint, including the use...
News Coatings Technologies
Inclusion complexes enable multifunctional antibacterial polyurethane coatings
Polyurethane coatings developed with sulfonated β-cyclodextrin and nanocurcumin or nanoclay deliver antibacterial properties alongside improved mechanical and thermal stability.
News Production & Lab
Biogenic silver nanoparticle coating for antimicrobial and antioxidant properties on polyethylene film
Using banana peel extract, an eco-friendly silver nanoparticle coating with antibacterial and antioxidant properties was developed for polyethylene packaging.
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European decorative paint market on the rebound: Slow recovery after challenging years
The decorative paint market in Europe remains challenging. But there are some positive signs that perhaps improvement in the economic environment will begin. The construction industry does remain challenged,...
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PPG partners with SARO/Siccardi to strengthen powder coatings market in Italy
PPG has entered into a strategic partnership with SARO/Siccardi, Italy's leading distributor of powder coatings. The collaboration aims to expand PPG’s reach in the Italian market and enhance customer...
News Coatings Technologies
UV-cured nanocomposite coatings with fluorine-containing silica networks improve wear and corrosion resistance
New UV-cured nanocomposite coatings combine fluorine-containing chains and silica networks, offering enhanced wear and corrosion resistance for applications on steel surfaces.
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Excelitas Technologies announces consolidation plans for noblelight operations in Germany
Following the acquisition of Noblelight from Heraeus, Excelitas Technologies plans to consolidate its production facilities in the Rhine-Main region by 2027. With an investment of over USD 20 million,...
News Coatings Technologies
Waterborne polyurethane coating with anti-fouling and self-healing properties
A new waterborne polyurethane coating combines polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and disulfide bonds for superior antifouling and self-healing abilities, providing promising industrial applications for smart...
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Merck: divesting pigments, investing in electronics
Merck has entered into an agreement to sell its global Surface Solutions business unit to Global New Material International Holdings (GNMI) for EUR 665 million.
News Application Areas
Preparation of active–passive anticorrosion antistatic epoxy nanocomposite coatings loaded with CeO2, CeO2@C, and CHS particles
New epoxy nanocomposite coatings combine CeO2, CeO2@C and CHS particles to provide corrosion protection and antistatic properties in one. This innovative combination of materials shows great potential...
News Markets & Companies
Stahl divests its wet-end chemicals business, becoming a pure-play specialty coatings company
Stahl is selling its wet-end chemicals business to become a pure-play speciality coatings company.
News Coatings Technologies
Dual-responsive wettability nanofiber coating
Poly o-toluidine nanofiber coatings present an intelligent surface that can switch between hydrophilic and superhydrophobic states using UV light or electric stimuli.