Architectural coatings
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Accelerated test method for dirt pick-up resistance
Dirt pick-up is a long-standing issue for exterior architectural coatings. Researchers have now developmed an accelerated test method for the dirt pick-up resistance of coating formulations.
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Registration for the ECS Conference still open
For the first time, the ECS Conference is being held in a digital format, with international coatings experts brought together on a virtual platform. The conference will take place on September 13 and...
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Architectural coatings: Actively catching impurities
Even without the Corona pandemic health topics where a major public interest. Since we spend most of our life indoors, it is worth looking at architectural coatings and if they can contribute to a healthier...
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Resistance of paints used in urban artworks
A recent study focuses on the influence of paint composition and substrate on the resistance of paints used in urban artworks.
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Architectural coatings on the upswing
Architectural paints are the largest segment within the paints and coatings industry in terms of volume. In previous years, however, the market stagnated. In 2020, the segment defied the crisis within...
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March issue: Architectural coatings in the focus
The March issue of the European Coatings Journal is out. It features a full package on architectural coatings: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews. The magazine is also available...
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CIN and Boero – a new alliance in the coatings industry
The Portuguese coatings manufacturer CIN will take over the Italian coatings company Boero Group. Both companies have been partners already for some years. Both companies combine an annual revenue of around...
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A perfect match
A recent technical article describes how a novel binder for water-borne wall paints can help to reduce the binder as well the titanium dioxide content in paints while maintaining a high scratch resistance...
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Progress and challenges in self-healing cementitious materials
A review reports on the latest developments in cement research related to the synthesis of cement and concrete materials with autogenous healing and/or self-healing capability.
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Luminescent wood could light up homes of the future
Scientists study luminescent and hydrophobic wood films as optical lighting materials.
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AkzoNobel acquires Stahl’s powder activities
Akzo Nobel gains unique low cure technology with acquisition of Stahl’s powder activities.
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Thermal conservation instead of using biocides?
Fraunhofer IPA has carried out promising preliminary tests to preserve emulsion paints thermally. Partners are being sought to participate in a research project.
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A shift from DIY to contractor applied
The market is moving toward more premium systems due to the forecasted shift from DIY to contactor-applied, says Tim Kittler, from Allnex in our interview on architectural coatings.
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Architectural coatings market: Asia-Pacific is the fastest growing region
The increased activities in residential construction and renovation sectors are driving the architectural coatings market.