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Polydopamine-functionalized g-C3N4 nanosheets as responsive nanocarriers for 2-mercaptobenzimidazole in anticorrosion coatings
Researchers found that the MBI-PDA@CN nanosheets exhibit favorable hydrophilicity and high loading capacity.
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Akzo Nobel to begin portfolio review with initial focus on Deco South Asia
Akzo Nobel is conducting a strategic review of its portfolio in order to redeploy capital towards growing its core coatings businesses.
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Archroma announces leadership and organizational changes
Archroma, a specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has announced that Rajiv Sharma has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with key responsibility for the Textile Effects...
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Synthesis of acrylic water-based inks for plastic films: binder’s self-crosslinking of allyl acetoacetate-hexamethylenediamine
Researchers found that the use of water-based inks with enhanced binders significantly improves adhesion on polymer films and drying time.
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PPG makes changes to executive leadership
PPG announced that Kevin Braun, currently senior vice president, industrial coatings segment, became senior vice president, operations, effective October 1, 2024.
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Solar-driven adaptive coating for the radiation cooling of buildings
Buildings account for about 90% of Hong Kong’s electricity consumption and over 60% of carbon emissions. Energy conservation in buildings is crucial for achieving climate mitigation goals. The Hong Kong...
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Expansion in Southeast Asia: Tesa opens new strategic hub in Thailand
Tesa, an international manufacturer of adhesive tapes and self-adhesive product solutions, has opened a new Customer Solution Center and new office space in the Thai capital Bangkok.
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Corrosion-resistant coating for 2D semiconductor materialsCorrosion-resistant
A team, co-led by researchers at Penn State, has developed a synthesis process to produce a ‘rust-resistant’ coating with additional properties ideal for creating faster, more durable electronics....
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Expert insights from Wacker: Dr Christine Wagner and Lenine De Sousa Gomes on architectural coatings trends
Dr. Christine Wagner, Head of Regional Marketing EMEA at Wacker Polymers, and Lenine De Sousa Gomes, Silicone Construction Chemicals & Coatings EMEA at Wacker Silicones, spoke with European Coatings...
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Covestro signs an Investment Agreement with Adnoc
Covestro today signed an Investment Agreement with certain entities of the Adnoc, including ADNOC International and its subsidiary, Adnoc International Germany Holding AG (“Bidder”). The agreement...
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Stahl completes acquisition of Weilburger Graphics
Stahl has completed the acquisition of Weilburger Graphics to strengthen its position in the European packaging coatings market and expand its range of coatings for flexible materials.
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Beckers inaugurates FutureLab in the UK
Beckers Group open the FutureLab in Liverpool, UK. This facility will drive the development of coil coatings. The new building effectively doubles the capacity of Beckers’ long-term development department,...
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A fire-retardant coating for wood made from chitosan itaconate
Researchers found that chitosan-itaconate-based coatings can delay the ignition of wood and significantly reduce flame spread.
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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