Adhesives & Sealants

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Anti-slip treatments and coatings for resilient floor coverings

In a study, researchers investigated the effectiveness and durability of different categories of anti-slip treatments for resilient floor coverings in a long-term ...

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American Coatings CONFERENCE 2016 – Call for Papers

The American Coatings Association (ACA), in partnership with Vincentz Network (VN) is calling for papers to be presented at the American Coatings CONFERENCE 2016. ...

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New class of polymers can be endlessly reshaped and recycled

Car scratches, a crack in a crash helmet or a broken toy. None of this is a problem anymore thanks to a ground-breaking invention: Just heat it up and the damage...

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Xylan as green binder for wood adhesives

In a study, Swedish researchers suggested hemicelluloses to be used as binders in wood adhesives why water dispersions of xylan have been prepared and evaluated....

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Oxea extends partnership with IMCD in Europe

Following two years of successful co-operation, the global chemical company Oxea has extended its distribution partnership with the Dutch chemical distributor...

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Coatings additive prevents foaming in aqueous systems

A new polymer-based, VOC- and silicone-free defoamer prevents foaming in aqueous systems.

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Functional coatings: researchers develop self-cleaning paint using titanium dioxide nanoparticles

A team led by researchers from University College London (UCL) has developed a new paint that makes robust self-cleaning surfaces.

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Global consumption of adhesives was 10.24 million tons in 2014

According to a soon to be released study by the consulting firm Kusumgar, Nerlfi & Growney, global consumption of formulated adhesives was 10.24 million ...