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Value-based and performance-oriented price management for manufacturers of paints and coatings
The chemical industry continues to face major challenges. Geopolitical tensions, uncertainty on the sales markets and high investment requirements for digitalization, the circular economy and energy efficiency...
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One-step brush-coating strategy for low-haze and water-resistant transparent wood films
Researchers found that a one-step brush-coating strategy can produce transparent wood films with low haze and high water resistance.
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Nouryon announces strategic agreement with Brenntag Specialties for U.S. asphalt additives distribution
Nouryon has announced a strategic distribution agreement with Brenntag Specialties for the U.S. market.
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A bio-based waterborne polyurethane with high toughness, superior wear resistance, and water resistance enabled by sorbitol monooleate
Waterborne polyurethanes (WPUs) have recently attracted enormous attentions in extensive industrial applications because of their sustainability and low toxicity.
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New partnership: Krahn Chemie Benelux and Mitsubishi Chemical Europe sign distribution agreement
Krahn Chemie Benelux, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals, has announced a new partnership with Mitsubishi Chemical Europe (MCE).
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Development of iodine based sustained release antimicrobial coatings for polyurethane voice prostheses
Researchers found that the synthesis of a poly(MMA-BA-NVP) tercopolymer as a coating for thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) in voice prostheses enables a sustained release of iodine and thus achieves an...
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Asefapi warns of consequences of imposing tariffs on Chinese titanium dioxide imports
On June 7, the European Commission published an implementing regulation making imports of titanium dioxide from China subject to registration. The Spanish Association of Manufacturers of Paints and Printing...
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Anisotropic dispersion promoting and passivation protecting on epoxy anticorrosive coatings
Researchers found that the addition of cardanol-modified Janus nanosheets with Zn2+ to epoxy anti-corrosion coatings significantly improves their mechanical properties and corrosion resistance
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CoSI 2024
This year’s conference took place in Noordwijk, The Netherlands, from 24 to 27 June.
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Experts in demand: Survey on functional coatings
The global demand for functional coatings is growing rapidly due to their ability to improve surface properties and product performance. Buzzwords include anti-fouling, anti-icing, self-cleaning – to...
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Multifunctional design integrating the flame-retardant and antifouling functionality into superhydrophobic cotton fabric
Researchers discovered that it is possible to construct a stable, flame-retardant and super-hydrophobic coating on cotton fabric by simply impregnating it.
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Sustainability in Wood Coatings: Insights from Dr. Alexander Kröger (Grace)
Dr. Alexander Kröger talked to our European Coatings editor Bettina Hoffmann about the latest advancements and sustainability trends in wood coatings. He explains how Grace is focusing on renewable energy...
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Self-matting water-borne polyurethane with antibacterial function
Researchers found that the introduction of TNO and GQM significantly improved the self-matting and antibacterial activity of WPU.
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Natural substances can make plastic antibacterial
The Thuringian Institute of Textile and Plastics Research (TITK) has made significant strides in the development of antimicrobial plastics. These advancements are particularly pertinent to applications...