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Resistance of fly ash geopolymer binders

Recently scientists investigated the effect of slag content and activator dosage on the resistance of fly ash geopolymer binders to sulfuric acid attack.

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Reactive transport modelling of cement paste leaching in brines

Recently, scientists proposed and analysed a unified reactive transport model for leaching of cement paste in brines, with and without CO2.

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Shape effect on drying behavior of cement-based materials

An experimental study has been performed to confirm and understand the impact of the shape of structure on the behaviour of drying concrete.

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Estimations applied to cement-based materials at early-age

Scientists recently presented analytical estimations of the fluctuations of elastic stresses within cement-based materials (CBM).

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ASR in waterglass-activated slag mortars

Recently scientists investigated alkali-silica reaction (ASR) in waterglass-activated slag mortars by incorporating fly ash and metakaolin.

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Structural build-up of cement pastes

An experimental and modeling study deals with the non-linear structural build-up of fresh cement pastes incorporating viscosity modifying admixtures.

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“A need to develop cost-effective and sustainable bio-based solutions for architectural coatings”

The push for low VOC, low formaldehyde and APEO-free paints and coatings currently comes more from the market than from regulations, observes Rajeev Farwaha. ...

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New market study PUR paints and coatings

For the first time, Ceresana examined the global market for PUR paints and coatings in detail: The market research institute forecasts revenues generated with ...

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Architectural coatings: “An Increasing Trend Toward Bio-Based Solutions”

There remain many questions surrounding use of sustainable or bio-based solutions for the paint sector, but a trend is noticeable, say Mike Law, global business...

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Tikkurila shutts down production facilities

In line with its cost savings programme of at least EUR 30 million, Tikkurila will close down two production sites, one in Germany and one in Russia, by end of ...

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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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Influence of inorganic binder on the photocatalytic oxidation of acrylic latex

Paints and coatings have been considered as effective materials to overcome the air impurities in mega cities. In a research the influence of inorganic binder ...

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Akzo Nobel expands colloidal silica capacity in Sweden

AkzoNobel's Specialty Chemicals business is investing more than EUR4 million to increase production capacity for its line of surface modified colloidal silica in...

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Akzo Nobel acquires V.Powdertech business

Akzo Nobel has acquired the business of V.Powdertech Co., Ltd., a Thai manufacturer of powder coatings, supplying a range of products for domestic appliances, ...