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Hydrophobic epoxy resins modified by comb-shaped fluorinated reactive modifier

A novel comb-shaped fluorinated methacrylate copolymer was synthesised and used as reactive modifier for epoxy resins.

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Synthesis of high hydroxyl content self-emulsifying waterborne polyacrylate emulsion

The stability of hydroxyl polyacrylate emulsion was studied from two aspects of the structure of latex particles and polymerization conditions.

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Controlling self-patterning of acrylate films by photopolymerisation

Acrylate formulations can spontaneously generate surface patterns by UV-curing in open-air. This phenomenon, designated as self-patterning, occurs if there...

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Synthomer invests EUR20 million in dispersion plant in Germany

Synthomer, a leading supplier of waterborne dispersions and speciality polymers, will invest EUR20 million in its dispersion plant located in Worms, Germany.

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Preparing polysiloxane-ether-urethane-acrylic hybrid emulsions

Polysiloxane-ether-urethane-acrylic hybrid emulsions were prepared by introducing different polydimethylsiloxane content into the acrylic-terminated backbone...

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ChemQuest Group appoints new director

The ChemQuest Group, Inc., a leading business strategy firm in specialty chemicals, announces the addition of Dr. Michael A. Lucarelli as Director.

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Increasing the stability of self-healing polymer networks

German researchers from Friedrich Schiller University Jena and Leibniz Institute for Photonic Technology have utilised a reversible thiol-ene click reaction to ...

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Synthesis of stable self-emulsifying waterborne polyacrylate emulsion

The stability of hydroxyl polyacrylate emulsion was studied from two aspects of the structure of latex particles and polymerisation conditions.

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Review on surface treatment for concrete

There are variety of surface treatments used for concrete structures protection. A paper presents a review of the effect of surface treatments on mechanical...

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Arkema upgrades acrylic acid facility in North America

Arkema is investing EUR85.76 million on its Clear Lake Texas site to replace existing acrylic acid production units with modern facilities using the latest available ...

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Flame retardancy of photocured epoxy acrylate based coatings

In a work the synergistic effect of a nitrogen and phosphorus containing reactive monomer on the flame retardancy of photocured epoxy acrylate based coatings ...

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Mechanical properties of UV-cured nanocomposite coating for wood furniture

In a study, the feasibility of improving the mechanical properties of a high solid content UV-curable acrylic coating system through the addition of cellulose ...

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BASF offers new raw materials at European Coatings Show

At the European Coatings Show 2017 (ECS), BASF will present new dispersions, resins, formulation additives, light stabilisers, antioxidants, pigments, hardeners, ...

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Improving the dirt pickup resistance in water-borne coatings

Improving dirt pickup resistance especially in water-borne coatings is critical to future coating innovations. An article by Iranian researchers focuses on...