Anti-microbial coatings
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Interview: “The transaction is much more complementary
Arxada completes the merger with Troy, creating a global leader in microbial control solutions and performance additives. Four question to Marc Doyle, CEO Arxada.
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Surfaces disinfected with light protect against bacteria and viruses
By combining copper-doped titanium dioxide with layered silicates, a synergistic effect was observed that brings pathogenic bacteria and viruses more effectively into contact with catalysts and accelerates...
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Arxada completes Merger with Troy
Arxada has announced the completion of the merger with Troy Corporation, a global leader in microbial control solutions and performance additives.
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Grasping the Potential: Emerging market for smart antimicrobials
Covid-19’s impact on both consumers and the worldwide economy has been far reaching and is reshaping the market for antimicrobial coatings. In the past, the biggest drivers for smart anti-microbials...
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November issue: Functional coatings in the focus
The November issue of the European Coatings Journal is out. It features a full package on functional coatings: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews.
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LSI rebrands as Arxada and agrees to merge with Troy
The agreement with Troy represents the first strategic deal by Arxada, formerly known as Lonza Specialty Ingredients or LSI, and will broaden the company’s portfolio and geographical footprint.
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Abrafati Show set for June 2022
A new date has been set for the 17th edition of the Abrafati Show combining the International Coatings Congress and the International Exhibition of Coatings Industry Suppliers.
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Antibacterial composite using non-toxic nanomaterial
In order to deal with the challenge of biofilms and its associated infections, it is important to develop some efficient methodology which prevents the formation of biofilms over the surfaces. Now a new...
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Nanocomposites for the protection of heritage buildings
A new study describes the synthesis of an Ag-TiO2/PDMS nanocomposite protective coating and its use as a self-cleaning, water repellent and antimicrobial agent.
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Active components for application in antimicrobial food packaging
A recent investigation was aimed to develop films and coatings based on natural biopolymers and active components, with physicochemical and functional properties for application in antimicrobial packaging....
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Lanxess to acquire IFFs microbial control business
Lanxess aims to become one of the world's largest suppliers of antimicrobial protection products by acquiring IFF's Microbial Control business. Lanxess will pay around USD 1.3 billion (EUR 1.1 billion)...
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Cotton-based hydrophobic antimicrobial fabric
A recently published paper describes a scalable, cost-effective coating process that is compatible with the existing industrial finishing processes of fabrics.
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Interview: “Strong potential demand for hygienic antimicrobial coatings
Greek paint producer Vitex developed a functional wall paint based. It has been tested to be effective against human coronaviruses and SARS-CoV2 as well, after four hours of contact, according to the company....
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Virtual conference on preservation
On 28 and 29 April the EC WebForum Preservation - with and without biocides will take place. The virtual event aims to give an overview on the topic: How companies can test, establish hygienic plans...