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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 self-embrittling composite coatings can be tailored by adjusting the MMA/MAA ratio in a copolymer to effectively decontaminate radioactive surfaces.
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Altana increases sales and continues to focus on investments
Altana's sales and profitability increased in the first half of 2024.
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Saint-Gobain to acquire construction chemicals firm Ovniver Group
Saint-Gobain has plans to acquire the Mexican construction chemicals firm Ovniver Group for 815 million dollars. With this move, the company intends to further strength its worldwide presence in the construction...
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Relationships between crystallization behavior and application properties of chemically coupled PAI-PTFE coatings
Researchers found that chemically bonded PAI-PTFE coatings exhibit optimized antifriction properties through controlled cooling behavior and homogenized PTFE distribution.
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Titanium dioxide: “Anti-dumping duties must remain in force for another five years”
The European Commission has imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of TiO2 produced in China. The regulation, which recently came into force, is valid for six months. Titanium dioxide expert Reg Adams,...
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Sale to Fidelium Partners: J.W. Ostendorf announces new management level and structure
Following the completion of the sale of J.W. Ostendorf and its subsidiaries FLT Handel und Service, and Renaulac in France to Fidelium Partners on 1 August 2024, the company is now announcing the new management...
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TER Chemicals acquires Evonik’s Fischer-Tropsch wax business
TER Chemicals has finalized the acquisition of Evonik's modified Fischer-Tropsch wax business, effective June 30, 2024. This acquisition includes a range of custom Fischer-Tropsch waxes designed for various...
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Preparation of hydrophilic modified ZIF-8 and its application in the preparation of nanocomposite matrix reverse osmosis membrane with improved permeation performance
Researchers found that the hydrophilic modification of ZIF-8 using tannic acid significantly improves water flux and salt rejection in nanocomposite reverse osmosis membranes.
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EU Ecodesign Regulation for the adhesives and sealants industry: key role for circular economy and electronics recycling
At the end of July the EU Ecodesign Regulation 2024/1781 (“ESPR” – “Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation”; OJ EU 2024 L 2024/1781) came into force. This new regulation replaces the previous...
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Research project for quality control of sealing compounds
SKZ and Fraunhofer IFAM jointly develop non-destructive testing methods.
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Azelis expands its CASE portfolio in Indonesia with Allnex
Azelis announced a new distribution agreement in Indonesia with Allnex. Effective immediately, Azelis will distribute Allnex’s range of additives for the coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers...
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Increased corrosion protection of electrophoretic epoxy coatings through graphene oxides
The use of amino-functionalised graphene oxides has significantly improved the corrosion protection behaviour of electrophoretic epoxy coatings.
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BASF switches to bio-based ethyl acrylate
BASF switches its portfolio to bio-based Ethyl Acrylate (EA), with which the product carbon foodprint can be reduced by 30 %.
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Antibacterial coating based on eucalyptus essential oil
Novel surface comprised of Eucalyptus essential oil trapped within the micro-nanostructures of a PDMS substrate.