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Pavel Gentschev joins Peters Research as ”Chief Technology Officer“
As of January 1st, 2018, the chemist Pavel Gentschev joined Peters Research GmbH & Co. KG where he fills the position of ”Chief Technology Officer".
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Annual survey: Uncertain times
The European Coatings Journal traditionally asks coatings producers all over Europe to talk about their past year’s business performances, as well as about ...
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British Coatings Federation: Renewed confidence for the coatings industry despite Brexit
Confidence levels return to those last seen in 2016 as the latest statistics from the British Coatings Federation (BCF) show a renewed optimism, with companies...
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The influence of starch-based bio-latex on paper coating
The microstructure of coating layers has important effects on final properties of paper. Eco-friendly bio-latex derived from sustainable starch has being increasingly...
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Annual Global Automotive 2017 Color Popularity Report
Axalta Coating Systems released the findings of its 65th annual Global Automotive Color Popularity Report, which shows white as the worldwide leader in consumer ...
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BASF introduces new brand image of Chemetall
It is just over one year since BASF’s Coatings division acquired Chemetall, a leading global surface treatment supplier. Being well-known within the industry for its...
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New market study on automotive coatings
Decoration and Protection: Ceresana examines the Global Market for Paints and Coatings in the Automotive Industry. One major finding is, that the use of solvents...
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Bio-based coating wall paint neutralizes formaldehyde in indoor air
While the demand for bio-based coatings is growing, many customers is still reluctant to choose bio-based formulations due to cost. One approach is to offer an ...
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Preparation of colored coating with low infrared emissivity based on nanometer pigment
Four colored coatings with low infrared emissivity were prepared by using polyurethane as adhesive, aluminum as filler and nanometer pigment as paint, respectively. ...
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Sika expects record figure for the financial year 2017
Sika proved its ability to generate strong growth once again in 2017, increasing sales in local currencies by 8.9% to the equivalent of CHF 6.25 billion.
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Synthesis of Low-Dimensional Polyion Complex Nanomaterials via Polymerization-Induced Electrostatic Self-Assembly
Nanostructured polyion complexes (PICs) are appealing in biomaterials applications.
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Poly(m-aminophenol) improves antibacterial, antifouling and corrosion protective performance of epoxy coatings
In this study the antibacterial activity of PmAP synthesized in alkaline medium was investigated.
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PPG to acquire Dutch architectural paint wholesaler ProCoatings
PPG announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire ProCoatings, a leading architectural paint and coatings wholesaler located in The Netherlands....
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Empa’s environmentally friendly EDA-DOPO flame retardant poised for market entry
Researchers at Empa, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology in Dübendorf, have developed EDA-DOPO, a novel, environmentally friendly ...