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A polyurethane coating using CoMOF-BTA metal-organic framework for activeprotection of AA2024-T3
Recent research proves that the integration of CoMOF-BTA particles in polyurethane coatings enables a significant improvement in corrosion protection properties.
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“It remains to be seen whether further acquisitions will follow”
In February, Kansai Helios acquired Weilburger Coatings and thus the entire industrial coatings business of Grebe Holding. Dietmar Jost, President and Executive Director of Kansai Helios, provides insights...
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2023: Altana records 9 per cent decline in sales
Altana recorded a 9% decline in sales to EUR 2,742 million in the 2023 financial year compared to the strong previous year.
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Luiz Totti as new Chief Executive Officer of ASK Chemicals
ASK Chemicals Group announces Luiz Totti as the new CEO of the Group. The decision is effective immediately.
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Exploring the future: Functional Coatings & Nanotechnology Conference
The world of functional coatings is extremely diverse and is gaining more traction thanks to increasing demand from the industry and end consumers. Functional coatings and nanotechnology are the focus...
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Hybrid epoxy-SiO2/GO nanosheets anti-corrosive coating for aeronautic aluminum Al6061-T5
Researchers found that the integration of 0.5% GO resulted in significant improvements in the mechanical and corrosion resistance results, with with corrosion resistance being increased by up to 500 hours...
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Akzo Nobel boosts capacity of North American powder coatings sites
More than EUR 28 million is being invested by AkzoNobel to install advanced technologies and increase total manufacturing capacity at its four powder coatings sites in North America.
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Actega expands its UV-curing coatings production capacity in India
Actega announces a contract manufacturing arrangement with Elantas Beck India Limited (Ebil). Actega is producing its UV-curing coatings at this local site. It is to further strengthen its capabilities...
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Development of a polydimethylsiloxane–Eucalyptus essential oil antibacterial coating
Researchers found that the superhydrophobic surfaces impregnated with eucalyptus essence can effectively prevent the colonisation of bacterial colonies and biofilms. These surfaces reduce contamination...
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Ideas aplenty: Functional and smart coatings
Rigoberto Advincula, Governor’s Chair Professor at the University of Tennessee, gives his perspective on significant developments and arising possibilities in this field. Interview by Bettina Hoffmann...
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Nordmann: New partnership with Cromogenia Units
International chemical distributor Nordmann and Cromogenia Units have been working together since last year in the field of polycarbonate diols (PCDL), water-based binders (polyurethane dispersions &...
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Grolman Group to distribute Venator’s pigments in France, Nordics, Baltics & India
Grolman Group announces an exclusive distribution relationship with Venator for France, the Nordics and the Baltics as well as India. This covers Venator’s range of Ultramarine and Manganese Violet Pigments....
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Increased hydrophilicity and anti-fouling effect of orthokeratology lenses with NVP and PEGMA coating
Researchers found that plasma-enhanced chemical vapour deposition (PECVD) of polymerised 1-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone (NVP) and poly(ethylene glycol) methacrylate (PEGMA) on orthokeratology lenses leads to a...
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Circular economy and ecodesign regulation
Two recent legislations have a bearing on the adhesives and sealants industry. The first is the EU’s proposal for a new Ecodesign Regulation. The second proposal is a regulation on circularity requirements...