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Arkema establishes UV/LED/EB technologies innovation Lab at its Kyoto (Japan) Technical Center
Arkema, a company in specialty materials, announces the addition of a UV/LED/EB technologies lab at the Arkema Kyoto Technical Center (KTC). This is a strategic move should focusses on UV/LED/EB curable...
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Cross-linked hydrogel coating membrane with photocatalytic self-cleaning performance for efficient oil-water separation
Researchers found that a double network structure of tannic acid and g-C3N4-coupled gelatin hydrogel creates a membrane with outstanding separation performance and self-cleaning capabilities for oil-water...
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After BASF incident: Internal experts inspect building
Following the incident with 18 minor injuries at the main plant of the chemical company BASF in Ludwigshafen, Germany, internal experts from the company inspected the affected building.
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Rare earth carboxylate compounds on the barrier properties and active corrosion inhibition of epoxy coatings on mild steel
Researchers found that the addition of lanthanum 4-hydroxycinnamic acid (La(4-OHcin)3) and yttrium 3-(4-methylbenzoyl)propionate (Y(mbp)3) to bisphenol-based epoxy resin coatings significantly improves...
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PPG launches portfolio of energy-curable coatings for coiled metal
PPG announced the launch of electron-beam (EB) and ultraviolet (UV) curable backers, primers, basecoats and clearcoats that should bring the energy efficiency and high speed of energy curing to metal coil...
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Brenntag Specialties signs distribution agreement with Nouryon
Brenntag has announced a strategic distribution agreement for construction industry products in the United States with Nouryon.
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BASF: Explosion with subsequent fire
According to police, 18 people, including seven firefighters, were slightly injured in an explosion and fire at the main plant of the chemical company BASF in Ludwigshafen (Germany) on Monday.
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Fluorine-free, cost-effective and robust superhydrophobic coatings using nanosilica with highly covalently bonded octadecyl ligands
Researchers found that the chemical modification of nanoscale silica with octadecyl ligands in a non-aqueous medium results in a robust and durable superhydrophobic coating that exhibits both thermal and...
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Insights from David Dominguez, Briolf: The future of water-based coatings
David Dominguerz spoke with our European Coatings editor, Bettina Hoffmann, about the future developments and regulatory challenges in water-based coatings until 2030.
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Diffusion kinetics of molecular probe in thin polyvinyl alcohol-based films
Researchers found that the diffusion of a molecular sample substance such as rhodamine B in polyvinyl alcohol films is significantly influenced by the type of plasticisers and surfactants added, with steric...
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Krahn Chemie and Mitsubishi Chemical sign distribution agreement
Krahn Chemie Benelux, distributor of speciality chemicals, is launching a new collaboration with Mitsubishi Chemical Europe (MCE) to expand its portfolio. As part of the agreement, Krahn Chemie Benelux...
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BASF Q2 2024: Stability despite challenges
In the second quarter of 2024, the BASF Group reported sales of €16.1 billion, representing a decline of €1.2 billion compared to the same period last year. This decrease in sales is primarily attributed...
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Cottonseed oil as renewable source for the development of highly functional UV-curable materials
Researchers found that the use of cottonseed oil to produce bio-based UV-curable polymer resins offers a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based materials and provides increased flexibility of the resulting...
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Dr. Jörg Krames as new President and CEO for Byk-Gardner appointed
The globally active measuring instrument manufacturer Byk-Gardner, headquartered in Geretsried, Upper Bavaria, has a new Managing Director: Dr Jörg Krames.