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Highly transparent anti-reflection coating enhances the underwater efficiency and stability of perovskite solar modules
Researchers found that a highly transparent anti-reflection coating can significantly enhance the efficiency and stability of perovskite solar modules underwater.
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Polyrheo USA acquires the plant from Huntsman
Polyrheo USA is announces the purchase of Huntsman’s Maple Shade, New Jersey, USA chemical manufacturing plant.
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Fabricating bio-inspired high impact resistance carbon nanotube network films for multi-protection under an extreme environment
Researchers found that the bio-inspired carbon nanotube network exhibits significantly higher toughness and impact resistance compared to conventional protective materials like steel and Kevlar.
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CHT and Gehring Montgomery form partnership for chemical distribution in U.S.
CHT and Gehring Montgomery announce strategic partnership to enhance chemical distribution in the U.S. market.
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Towards the identification of the volatile organic compounds emitted by the coatings used in a car factory painting line
Researchers found that coatings used in a car factory emit 45 volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that pose potential health risks to workers.
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2024 ASI Top 20: World’s leading manufacturers of adhesives and sealants
The Adhesives and Sealants Industry (ASI) has released its annual list of the Top 20 leading global adhesive and sealant manufacturers. This ranking is based on sales figures and additional information...
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Preparation and performance study of the self-embrittle composite coatings for radioactive decontamination of surface layer of various materials
Researchers found that self-embrittling composite coatings can be tailored by adjusting the MMA/MAA ratio in a copolymer to effectively decontaminate radioactive surfaces.
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Altana increases sales and continues to focus on investments
Altana's sales and profitability increased in the first half of 2024.
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Saint-Gobain to acquire construction chemicals firm Ovniver Group
Saint-Gobain has plans to acquire the Mexican construction chemicals firm Ovniver Group for 815 million dollars. With this move, the company intends to further strength its worldwide presence in the construction...
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Relationships between crystallization behavior and application properties of chemically coupled PAI-PTFE coatings
Researchers found that chemically bonded PAI-PTFE coatings exhibit optimized antifriction properties through controlled cooling behavior and homogenized PTFE distribution.
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Titanium dioxide: “Anti-dumping duties must remain in force for another five years”
The European Commission has imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of TiO2 produced in China. The regulation, which recently came into force, is valid for six months. Titanium dioxide expert Reg Adams,...
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Sale to Fidelium Partners: J.W. Ostendorf announces new management level and structure
Following the completion of the sale of J.W. Ostendorf and its subsidiaries FLT Handel und Service, and Renaulac in France to Fidelium Partners on 1 August 2024, the company is now announcing the new management...
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TER Chemicals acquires Evonik’s Fischer-Tropsch wax business
TER Chemicals has finalized the acquisition of Evonik's modified Fischer-Tropsch wax business, effective June 30, 2024. This acquisition includes a range of custom Fischer-Tropsch waxes designed for various...
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Preparation of hydrophilic modified ZIF-8 and its application in the preparation of nanocomposite matrix reverse osmosis membrane with improved permeation performance
Researchers found that the hydrophilic modification of ZIF-8 using tannic acid significantly improves water flux and salt rejection in nanocomposite reverse osmosis membranes.