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Cationic water-borne polyurethane coatings: enhanced performance through modified formulation
A new study reveals how the addition of acrylic acid and amino acids can significantly improve the properties of cationic waterborne polyurethane coatings.
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Actega welcomes Stuart Hayes as new managing director for North America
Actega, a manufacturer of specialty coatings, printing inks, adhesives and sealants for the printing and packaging industry, has appointed Stuart Hayes as the new managing director of Actega North America....
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Novel epoxy coating with graphene oxide increases corrosion protection performance
Researchers develop an epoxy coating with amino-functionalized graphene oxide to enhance corrosion protection.
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Anti-dumping investigation for epoxy resins: “Restore a level playing field along the value chain”
At the request of the three epoxy resin manufacturers Olin, Westlake and Spolchemie, the European Commission has launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of epoxy resins from China, South Korea,...
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Dow evaluates European polyurethane business
As part of a global strategy review, Dow plans to optimize its polyurethane business in Europe to address economic challenges and regulatory requirements.
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New protective coatings allow turbine engines to operate at higher temperatures
Researchers at the University of Virginia develop advanced coatings to boost turbine engine efficiency and reduce emissions.
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Development of antibacterial water-borne polymeric coating using iodine complex
Researchers found that a waterborne polymeric coating system using iodine complex has antibacterial properties.
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Enhancing the functionality of biodegradable Mg–Zn–Mn alloys using polylactic acid (PLA) coating for temporary implants
Researchers found that the functionality of Mg–Zn–Mn alloys can be enhanced by using PLA coating for temporary implants.
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Sustainability and regulatory pressure drive innovation in architectural coatings
Sebastian Quapp, Head of R&D at Maleco Farbwerk, spoke with our European Coatings editor Bettina Hoffmann about the significant shifts currently impacting the architectural coatings segment. The industry...
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Birla Carbon opens Asia’s first post-treatment plant in India
Birla Carbon has announced the opening of its first post-treatment (APT) plant in Asia. The plant is located at the Patalganga site in the state of Maharashtra, India. This plant is set to transform the...
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BASF wants to focus more on alternative raw materials
The chemical company BASF wants to focus more on alternative raw materials in production. ‘These can be anything, even chip fat or slurry, but mainly they are substances such as biogas or bio-naphtha,’...
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Damage morphology and force-deflection curves for impact loading of thick multilayer organic protective coating systems
Researchers found that the damage morphology of thick multilayer protective systems under impact loading shows specific patterns.
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Henkel is investing in its adhesives plant in Bopfingen
Henkel is investing around EUR 20 million in the expansion and modernisation of the adhesives plant in Bopfingen in 2024 and 2025. This underlines the central role of the plant in the global production...
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Biodegradable surfactants do not improve antifouling or fouling-release performance of polydimethylsiloxane
Researchers found that biodegradable surfactants do not improve the antifouling or fouling-release performance of polydimethylsiloxane.