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Push–pull biphenyl–based iodonium salts: Highly sensitive one-component photoinitiators for photopolymerization under UV–visible LEDs
Researchers found that newly synthesized biphenyl iodonium salts exhibit enhanced light absorption and can serve as highly efficient photoinitiators for UV-LED photopolymerizations.
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Vibrantz Technologies to build tinting plant for WB Paints in the Netherlands
Vibrantz Technologies is initiating the start of construction of a new manufacturing facility at its Sittard location in the Netherlands to significantly expand the capacity of its tinting solution. It...
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Anti-corrosion and anti-fouling superhydrophobic silicone coating with continuous micro/nano structure
Researchers found that superhydrophobic silicone coatings, created by combining special crosslinkers and fluorinated copolymers, are particularly resistant to corrosion and fouling.
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Delta Coatings to expand its polyurea-based coatings in Vietnam
Delta Coatings International announces its strategic expansion into Vietnam and the wider Southeast Asia region this year. It is a part of its five-year growth strategy. Delta Coatings is a manufacturer...
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Synthesis of hyperbranched polyethylene-graft-poly[3-ethyl-3-(methacryloyloxy)methyloxetane] via chain walking polymerization and ATRP for cationic photo-curing on membrane surface
Researchers found that the synthesis of hyperbranched polyethylene copolymers can significantly enhance the functionality of polyethylene in coatings.
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Covestro develops protective coating with Apple waste using PUD-based technology
Beyond Leather Materials collaborated with Covestro to develop a protective coating for leather alternatives using apple waste generated in juice and cider manufacturing. The jointly developed coating...
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BASF opens new plant for alkylethanolamines at its Verbund site
BASF has inaugurated a new world-scale production plant for alkyl ethanolamines at its Verbund site in Antwerp, Belgium.
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ACA appoints Mike Johnson as incoming president and CEO
The American Coatings Association (ACA) announced the appointment of Mike Johnson as president and CEO.
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Self-extinguishable, intumescent polyurethane-triazoles as halogen-free flame retardant materials via bulk polymerization of azide-alkynes
Researchers found that the newly developed phosphorus-based poly(urethane-triazole)s (P-PUTs) exhibit excellent flame-retardant properties by self-extinguishing after the removal of the flame.
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Wacker reports successful CO2 capture from silicon production
The chemical company Wacker has succeeded in capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) produced during the production of silicon. The project was implemented using the technology and expertise of the Norwegian joint...
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Growth plans and new CEO at Coatmaster
Coatmaster is implementing a strategic initiative to strengthen its position in the powder coating sector, while at the same time expanding into the dynamic industrial sector of battery technology.
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Design of poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) coated MnO2 nanoparticles for thermally regulated catalytic decomposition of H2O2
Researchers found that the thermoresponsive nanoparticles can efficiently regulate the catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide
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A farewell forever: PFAS-free products for the coatings world
There is currently much discussion about the use of raw materials containing PFAS in coating systems and their possible alternatives. Byk has now made a decision: no more PFAS-containing materials in its...
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DIC Corporation earns ISCC PLUS Certification for its epoxy resin
DIC Corporation announces that last month it acquired certification under ISCC PLUS for a product manufactured by subsidiary DIC Epoxy (Malaysia) ISCC PLUS is an international certification scheme for...