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Development of antibacterial water-borne polymeric coating using iodine complex
Researchers found that a waterborne polymeric coating system using iodine complex has antibacterial properties.
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Enhancing the functionality of biodegradable Mg–Zn–Mn alloys using polylactic acid (PLA) coating for temporary implants
Researchers found that the functionality of Mg–Zn–Mn alloys can be enhanced by using PLA coating for temporary implants.
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Sustainability and regulatory pressure drive innovation in architectural coatings
Sebastian Quapp, Head of R&D at Maleco Farbwerk, spoke with our European Coatings editor Bettina Hoffmann about the significant shifts currently impacting the architectural coatings segment. The industry...
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Birla Carbon opens Asia’s first post-treatment plant in India
Birla Carbon has announced the opening of its first post-treatment (APT) plant in Asia. The plant is located at the Patalganga site in the state of Maharashtra, India. This plant is set to transform the...
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BASF wants to focus more on alternative raw materials
The chemical company BASF wants to focus more on alternative raw materials in production. ‘These can be anything, even chip fat or slurry, but mainly they are substances such as biogas or bio-naphtha,’...
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Damage morphology and force-deflection curves for impact loading of thick multilayer organic protective coating systems
Researchers found that the damage morphology of thick multilayer protective systems under impact loading shows specific patterns.
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Henkel is investing in its adhesives plant in Bopfingen
Henkel is investing around EUR 20 million in the expansion and modernisation of the adhesives plant in Bopfingen in 2024 and 2025. This underlines the central role of the plant in the global production...
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Biodegradable surfactants do not improve antifouling or fouling-release performance of polydimethylsiloxane
Researchers found that biodegradable surfactants do not improve the antifouling or fouling-release performance of polydimethylsiloxane.
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Brenntag celebrates 150 years of corporate history
The chemical distributor Brenntag is marking its 150th anniversary in 2024, with a formal event in Essen and global celebrations highlighting the occasion.
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Architectural coatings: Need for increased durability
Ravi Ravichandran, chief scientist and co-founder of Amindon shares his perspective on the architectural coatings segment. Interview by Bettina Hoffmann
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An octopus-inspired adhesive performs well in wet conditions
In a study published in Advanced Science, researchers developed an adhesive inspired by octopuses that adheres strongly to various surfaces in wet environments and underwater, while also being easily removable...
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CEPE announces new Chairman and Board members, agrees collaboration with BCF
CEPE has elected David Beckford, Managing Director of Pronto Paints, as the new Chairman of the CEPE board. The election took place today at the CEPE General Assembly held in Copenhagen. The Assembly also...
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Hydrophilicity–hydrophobicity adjustable polymer-modified surfaces from one-step dip-coating method
Researchers found that the surface wettability of materials can be specifically adjusted by the composition and morphology of copolymer coatings.
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PPG to sell U.S. and Canada architectural coatings business, announces cost reduction program
PPG, a global provider in paints, coatings, and specialty materials, announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell 100% of its architectural coatings business in the U.S. and Canada at a...