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Protective coatings: “Growing trend toward environmentally-friendly, sustainable coatings”
Peter Greenwood, technical development manager for Inorganic Specialties at Nouryon, shares his insight into the protective coatings sector and more sustainable solutions.
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Spray drying of polymer dispersions for redispersible powder coatings
Researchers found that the use of polyvinyl alcohol as a stabilizer reduces particle size and increases the yield of the spray drying process.
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ATP acquires Neschen Coating from Blue Cap to improve capacity and sustainability
ATP adhesive systems AG, a provider of solvent-free adhesive technologies, announces the acquisition of Neschen Coating, a manufacturer of solvent-free adhesive products, from Blue Cap. This strategic...
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The essential role of adhesives and sealants across industries in APAC
Demand for innovative adhesive and sealant technology is increasing as industries look to implement eco-friendly product designs.
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Enhancing wettability and water resistance of coatings using tung oleic acid-based gemini wetting agent via Fischer esterification
Researchers found that the newly developed gemini-based wetting agent improves surface tension and water resistance.
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Tense pigment market: focus on rising costs and longer production runs
The pigment market is going through a difficult phase. Although market research companies point to growth in their studies, the industry participants surveyed by the editorial team of European Coatings...
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Evonik breaks ground on silica expansion at Charleston
Evonik announced the groundbreaking of a significant expansion at its Charleston site in South Carolina’s Berkeley County.
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500-million-euro transaction: Lanxess sells Urethane Systems business to UBE
Specialty chemicals company Lanxess has agreed to sell its Urethane Systems business to Japan's UBE Corporation for around 500 million euros, marking the company's final exit from the polymer business....
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Polydopamine-functionalized g-C3N4 nanosheets as responsive nanocarriers for 2-mercaptobenzimidazole in anticorrosion coatings
Researchers found that the MBI-PDA@CN nanosheets exhibit favorable hydrophilicity and high loading capacity.
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Akzo Nobel to begin portfolio review with initial focus on Deco South Asia
Akzo Nobel is conducting a strategic review of its portfolio in order to redeploy capital towards growing its core coatings businesses.
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Archroma announces leadership and organizational changes
Archroma, a specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has announced that Rajiv Sharma has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with key responsibility for the Textile Effects...
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Synthesis of acrylic water-based inks for plastic films: binder’s self-crosslinking of allyl acetoacetate-hexamethylenediamine
Researchers found that the use of water-based inks with enhanced binders significantly improves adhesion on polymer films and drying time.
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PPG makes changes to executive leadership
PPG announced that Kevin Braun, currently senior vice president, industrial coatings segment, became senior vice president, operations, effective October 1, 2024.
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Solar-driven adaptive coating for the radiation cooling of buildings
Buildings account for about 90% of Hong Kong’s electricity consumption and over 60% of carbon emissions. Energy conservation in buildings is crucial for achieving climate mitigation goals. The Hong Kong...