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Synthesis of novel PVA-PFPAMA nanocomposites by the hydrothermal method
Researchers found that the incorporation of copper(II) oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) into the PVA-PFPAMA mixture significantly improves the thermal and biological properties of the nanocomposites.
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Evonik commissions new plant at Rheinfelden site
Evonik has commissioned a plant for an innovative dispersion technology for fumed silica at its Rheinfelden site.
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Biobased corn structure enhances epoxy fire protection
Researchers found that the integration of bio-based PAbz@PBA hybrids into intumescent flame retardant epoxy coatings significantly improves fire safety properties, toxic gas suppression and mechanical...
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Facile fabricated transparent anti-smudge coating with high hardness and excellent flexibility from MTQ and branched silicone resins
Researchers found that the use of MTQ silicone resins and branched silicone resins (HPSi) in an organic-inorganic hybrid coating system makes it possible to achieve high hardness and excellent flexibility...
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Bodo Möller: New competence centre in Shanghai with change in top management
Bodo Möller Chemie, distributor of speciality chemicals, adhesives and composite materials, has opened a new Adhesive Competence Centre in Shanghai, China.
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Thermal efficiency of organic roof-coatings through design aimed at increasing the durability of thermochromic pigments
Researchers have discovered that the thermochromic pigments in organic roof coatings last longer and are more efficient in their thermochromic function thanks to an additional protective layer.
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Wacker focuses on silicone specialities and builds production site in the Czech Republic
Wacker is building a new production site for silicone specialities in Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic), investing a three-digit million euro amount, creating around 200 jobs by 2028 and aiming to strengthen...
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“The search for effective and environmentally friendly wood protection methods is an ongoing endeavour”
We spoke to Marcel Prieto Rodriguez, Managing Director at Lignocolor, about the wood coatings market and the latest trends in the sector. Interview by Bettina Hoffmann
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Construction and performance of waterborne organosilicon anti-fouling coating based on hydrosilylation
Researchers found that the newly developed hydrosilylated water-based organosilicone coatings have excellent anti-fouling properties, allowing water, ethanol, muddy water and other liquids to bead cleanly...
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Sales development of Top 5 companies in the paints and coatings industry
Over the past five years, the top 5 companies in the paints and coatings industry have experienced significant developments in their sales figures, painting a picture of the market and its growth potential....
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Covestro enters into concrete negotiations with Adnoc on a potential transaction
Is a takeover of Covestro getting closer? Several financial portals are reporting that the Arab oil group Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (Adnoc) is holding out the prospect of EUR 62 per share.
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Altana and UB FIGG invest in the Finnish technology company Nordtreat
The Finnish sustainability fund UB Forest Industry Green Growth Fund (UB FIGG) and the speciality chemicals group Altana are investing in the technology company Nordtreat.
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Azelis strengthens footprint in South Africa through the acquisition of CPS Chemicals (Coatings)
Azelis, a leading global innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, announces that it has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of CPS Chemicals (Coatings),...
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Application of nanomaterials in anti-fouling
With the continuous development of the marine economy and the upgrading of marine infrastructure, the increasing marine engineering equipment is facing a serious problem of marine fouling. However, developing...