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Brenntag celebrates 150 years of corporate history
The chemical distributor Brenntag is marking its 150th anniversary in 2024, with a formal event in Essen and global celebrations highlighting the occasion.
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Architectural coatings: Need for increased durability
Ravi Ravichandran, chief scientist and co-founder of Amindon shares his perspective on the architectural coatings segment. Interview by Bettina Hoffmann
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An octopus-inspired adhesive performs well in wet conditions
In a study published in Advanced Science, researchers developed an adhesive inspired by octopuses that adheres strongly to various surfaces in wet environments and underwater, while also being easily removable...
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CEPE announces new Chairman and Board members, agrees collaboration with BCF
CEPE has elected David Beckford, Managing Director of Pronto Paints, as the new Chairman of the CEPE board. The election took place today at the CEPE General Assembly held in Copenhagen. The Assembly also...
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Hydrophilicity–hydrophobicity adjustable polymer-modified surfaces from one-step dip-coating method
Researchers found that the surface wettability of materials can be specifically adjusted by the composition and morphology of copolymer coatings.
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PPG to sell U.S. and Canada architectural coatings business, announces cost reduction program
PPG, a global provider in paints, coatings, and specialty materials, announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell 100% of its architectural coatings business in the U.S. and Canada at a...
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Synergistic catalytic effects of combined manganese-based driers on accelerating the drying process of tung oil
Researchers found that combining manganese-based desiccants with nitrogen and oxygen ligands significantly reduces the drying time of tung oil.
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What’s trending in the Coatings Industry: Top 10 most-clicked news of the last quarter
The coatings industry is constantly evolving, driven by technological innovations, market developments, and regulatory decisions. In the past quarter, various topics have captured the attention of our...
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Stahl opens new polyurethane dispersions facility in Singapore
Stahl, a provider of speciality coatings for flexible materials, has announced the opening of a new facility for the manufacturing of polyurethane dispersions (PUD) in Singapore.
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Antifouling efficiency of polymer coatings with SeNPs-loaded SiO2(rh)-PHMG composite as antimicrobial agent
Researchers found that the use of SeNPs-loaded SiO₂(rh)-PHMG composite in polymer coatings can increase resistance to fouling by two to five times.
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High-performance alternative to cobalt driers
A novel, cobalt-free drier featuring manganese neodecanoate and an amine ligand delivers faster drying times for alkyd coatings, reducing toxicity without compromising performance.
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EC Conference | Bio-based & Water-based Coatings 2025 is calling for submissions
The Call for Papers for the EC Conference on Bio-based & Water-based Coatings 2025, taking place from 06 - 07 May 2025 in Cologne, Germany, is now open. This conference is the premier event for scientists,...
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Henkel and LIKAT are researching new, bio-based and ‘debondable’ adhesives.
In the BIOVIN project, the Leibniz Institute for Catalysis (LIKAT) and Henkel produced new synthetic building blocks for innovative, bio-based adhesives that can be de-adhered on the basis of carbohydrates...
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Evonik wants to part with hundreds of employees during the restructuring
The specialty chemicals group wants to sell off peripheral areas with a turnover of 350 million euros. Evonik is focusing the Coating & Adhesive Resins and Health Care segments on its core business....