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Polyols from cashew nut shell liquid: Cornerstone building blocks for cutting-edge bio-based additives and polymers
Cashew nut shells provide polyols that could play a key role in the development of sustainable polymer products.
News Markets & Companies
Inx Group: Strategic growth in North America
Inx Group Limited, a subsidiary of Sakata Inx, has acquired North American Coatings & Adhesives Corporation (C&A). C&A is an established manufacturer of speciality coatings. With this acquisition,...
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Development of a flexible, low-viscosity epoxy acrylate for UV-curable coatings
Novel epoxy acrylate offers improved flexibility and lower viscosity, ideal for UV-curable applications.
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Brenntag expands Innovation & Application Center in Duisburg
The company is investing in new capacity to meet growing customer demand in the coatings and construction industries.
News Production & Lab
Identification of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in an automotive factory painting line
Study identifies volatile organic compounds emitted by coatings in a car factory painting line, examining potential health risks for employees.
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Flame retardancy through alkaline lignin in acrylic resin coatings for plywood
New study shows how lignin enhances the fire-retardant properties of water-based acrylic emulsions.
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BASF opens new production line for water-based dispersions
BASF opens new production line for water-based dispersions.
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Chitosan-based Bioadhesives: Strong Bonds for Biomedical Applications
Chitosan-based bioadhesives show great potential in medical technology, providing safe applications for wound healing and tissue regeneration.
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BASF focuses on cost reductions and a streamlined corporate structure to tackle industry challenges.
The chemical company responds to price pressures with a comprehensive cost-cutting program and plans significant savings by the end of 2026.
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Tuning the mechanical properties of epoxy-acrylate coatings
A recent study explores the effect of epoxy concentration on the mechanical properties of epoxy-acrylate core-shell nanostructures, offering new insights for developing high-performance coatings.
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Nippon Paint acquires AOC for EUR 2.1 billion
Nippon Paint expands its product portfolio in the specialty chemicals sector through the acquisition of AOC.
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RPM acquires TMP Convert to expand its decking and landscape product offerings
RPM International has announced the acquisition of TMP Convert to expand its portfolio of durable flooring and roofing solutions.
News Coatings Technologies
Inspiring the next generation: Student Poster Award
The European Coatings Show Conference 2025 invites students to present their research at the student poster session on 24 March 2025. This is an opportunity to showcase innovative work, network with industry...
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Multifunctional coating: antifog, antifrost, and self-cleaning
New UV-curable coating revolutionizes application across various sectors.