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Merck signs agreement to sell surface solutions business unit to GNMI
Merck, a science and technology company, has signed an agreement to sell its global Surface Solutions business unit to Global New Material International Holdings for € 665 million in cash. Merck intends...
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Alisha Bellezza (PPG): “The automotive industry is undergoing an enormous change”
PPG Industries has announced plans to build a new production facility for automotive coatings in North America. The coatings manufacturer is investing USD 300 million in the project. Alisha Bellezza, Senior...
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A flexible and transparent superhydrophobic coating on cotton fabrics with high mechanical and chemical stability for underwater insulation
Researchers have developed a coating that provides cotton fabrics with stretchable, transparent superhydrophobic properties, enhancing both mechanical and chemical stability for underwater insulation applications....
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Boosting flowability and curing reaction of ultra-fine powder coatings using facile-fabrication Al2O3/C4H6N2 nanocomposit
Researchers found that incorporating a nanocomposite significantly enhances the flowability and curing reaction of ultra-fine powder coatings, reducing curing temperatures and improving coating quality....
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Evonik materially lifts outlook for 2024
In a challenging environment, Evonik has reported preliminary key figures for the second quarter, exceeding analysts' expectations and raising its outlook for the fiscal year 2024.
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Top 3 Countries with the most companies in the Top 25 of the paint and coatings industry
In the current ranking of the Top 25 companies in the paint and coatings industry by revenue, three countries stand out: Germany, the Netherlands, and Denmark. These countries have the most companies in...
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Encapsulation of ZnO nanoparticles in POSS for robust anti-photofading coatings on dyed fabrics
Researchers found that ZnO@POSS nanoparticles create robust anti-photofading coatings on dyed polyester fabrics.
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Bio-based coatings: Growing market share, unclear definition
Industry experts share their assessment of the market for bio-based coatings in terms of market share, main drivers, and challenges. By Kirsten Wrede
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Metal packaging coatings without bisphenols and PVC
The European Commission continues to phase out the use of bisphenols, while the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), NGOs and retailers are increasingly concerned about plastics being used in food packaging....
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Self-healing protective coating with dual reversible bonds triggered by photothermal responsive Co9S8@Bi2S3 hollow core-shell nanofillers
Researchers found that a self-healing protective coating with dual reversible bonds can be triggered by photothermal responsive Co9S8@Bi2S3 nanofillers.
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Alberdingk Boley & Jeson Industries form partnership in India
Jesons Industries Limited and Alberdingk Boley are pleased to announce their cooperation in the field of Polyurethane Dispersions (PUD) in the Indian market.
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Zinc hydroxystannate anchored PAP-activated carbon spheres for enhancing flame protection of aqueous epoxy coatings
Researchers found that incorporating zinc hydroxystannate and PAP-activated carbon spheres significantly enhances the flame protection of aqueous epoxy coatings.
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Akzo Nobel lays foundation stone for Pamiers site redevelopment
Akzo Nobel has officially commenced the transformation and development project for its Pamiers site, which specializes in aircraft coatings.