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Lanxess expects earnings to increase by 10-20% in 2024
The speciality chemicals group Lanxess expects an increase in earnings of 10 to 20 percent for the current financial year - even though the results for the first quarter were still affected by the weak...
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American Coatings Show: Breaking records in Indianapolis
A total of 9,000 people attended the American Coatings Show 2024, which took place from April 30 to May 2 in Indianapolis, Indiana, in the United States.
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Kuncai presents the first titanium dioxide and iron oxide products using a new extraction process
Kuncai Material Technologies has built a production plant in Fuqing, China, which uses its own extraction process to produce titanium dioxide and iron oxides with a focus on sustainability. The company...
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Poly(vinylidene fluoride)/graphite heterogeneous porous carbon nanofiber composite mat by electrospraying method for efficient oil–water separation
Researchers found that the development of a poly(vinylidene fluoride)/graphite multiscale heterogeneous porous carbon nanofibre composite mat using electrospinning is significant for efficient oil-water...
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OQ Chemicals restarts German production facilities
The global chemical company OQ Chemicals has resumed production at its sites in Oberhausen and Marl. The failure of a supplier's synthesis gas plant had previously had previously led to OQ Chemicals having...
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Hydrophilic ZIF-8 enhances reverse osmosis membrane performance
Researchers found that the use of tannic acid-modified ZIF-8 improves hydrophilicity and significantly increases the performance of reverse osmosis membranes.
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BASF enhances e-coat solutions for Indian market
BASF's Coatings division announced the expansion of e-coat manufacturing facility at its Mangalore site. This strategic expansion is driven by the growing demand for e-coat solutions by local automotive...
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VOC analysis in car workshop paints: Focus on employee health
Researchers found that the identified volatile organic compounds emitted from the coatings in a car workshop paint line can be potentially toxic to the employees on the paint line.
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Thierry Vanlancker joins Stahl Board
Stahl, a leading provider of speciality coatings and treatments for flexible substrates, has appointed former Akzo Nobel CEO Thierry Vanlancker as a Non-Executive Director to its Board.
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Preparation and performance study of the self-embrittle composite coatings for radioactive decontamination of surface layer of various materials
Researchers found that the composition and structure of self-scattering composite coatings have a decisive influence on their performance in the radioactive decontamination of various material surfaces....
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Hempel enters strategic partnership with CVC to accelerate long-term growth
The Hempel Foundation, in agreement with the Hempel Board of Directors, has agreed to invite CVC Funds to become a minority investor in Hempel to help accelerate Hempel’s ambitious long-term organic...
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Ilham Kadri becomes Cefic President
Dr. Ilham Kadri, CEO of Syensqo, becomes Cefic (European Chemical Industry Council) President, succeeding Dr. Martin Brudermueller. She is one of Europe’s most prominent and well-known business leaders....
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Flame retardancy of acrylic emulsion resin intumescent coatings added with alkaline lignin on plywood
Researchers found that the addition of alkaline lignin to water-based intumescent acrylic coatings improves the flame retardant properties of wood-based materials.
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Hempel announces the sale of J.W. Ostendorf and Renaulac as next step on strategic journey
The prospective new owner, Fidelium Partners, would take over the production site in Germany and stores in France, together with around 500 employees and a portfolio of customers.