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PPG announces industrial coatings leadership changes
Juliane Hefel, currently vice president, specialty coatings and materials (SCM), has been appointed senior vice president of industrial coatings in addition to her strategic and operational leadership...
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BASF releases ‘Automotive Color Trends’ 2024-2025
Every year, the designers of BASF's Coatings division create a new collection of colours to inspire automotive designers worldwide. The current theme of Automotive Color Trends 2024–2025 draws on the...
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Bismuth oxide nanoparticles and water-borne polyurethane coatings against ionizing radiation
A groundbreaking coating material combining bismuth oxide nanoparticles and waterborne polyurethane offers promising protection against ionizing radiation, providing flexibility and lightweight properties....
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Biesterfeld and Anomera launch strategic partnership to promote sustainablesolutions in the CASE industry
Biesterfeld, an international distributor of specialty chemical products, pharmaceutical and food ingredients, has entered into a new partnership with Anomera, a Canadian manufacturer of sustainable cellulose...
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Unmodified kraft lignin: A sustainable alternative in anti-fouling coatings
Researchers investigated kraft lignin's potential in waterborne antifouling coatings. While laboratory tests showed promise, field trials presented challenges.
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Nouryon unveils state-of-the-art innovation center and expanded mumbai office
Nouryon, a chemicals leader, announced the launch of its new Innovation Center and expanded office footprint in Mumbai, India, nearly doubling the previous office space, to accommodate its rapidly growing...
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Paint manufacturers: ‘No anti-dumping duties on titanium dioxide from China’
Punitive tariffs on Chinese imports will impair the competitiveness of the EU paint industry. The European paint association CEPE warns and calls on member states to reject the EU Commission's proposals....
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Fraunhofer: strengthening the circular economy with bio-based adhesives
Research at Fraunhofer WKI focuses on developing bio-based adhesives derived from renewable resources and bio-based waste materials.
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Raise your voice – PFAS is on the brink
The EU plans to restrict the use of PFAS by 2026. This group of more than 10,000 persistent synthetic chemicals is accused of accumulating in the environment and in the human body and cause significant...
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Teknos suggests as an alternative a phase-in of Titanium dioxide anti-dumping duties
The Finnish coatings manufacturer Teknos warns against the immediate introduction of anti-dumping duties on Chinese titanium dioxide (TiO2). The company proposes a phased approach to prevent disruptions...
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How to manage the EcoVadis certification
In the coatings industry, sustainability and environmental responsibility are increasingly critical. The industry faces unique challenges due to its significant environmental footprint, including the use...
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Inclusion complexes enable multifunctional antibacterial polyurethane coatings
Polyurethane coatings developed with sulfonated β-cyclodextrin and nanocurcumin or nanoclay deliver antibacterial properties alongside improved mechanical and thermal stability.
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Biogenic silver nanoparticle coating for antimicrobial and antioxidant properties on polyethylene film
Using banana peel extract, an eco-friendly silver nanoparticle coating with antibacterial and antioxidant properties was developed for polyethylene packaging.
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European decorative paint market on the rebound: Slow recovery after challenging years
The decorative paint market in Europe remains challenging. But there are some positive signs that perhaps improvement in the economic environment will begin. The construction industry does remain challenged,...