Biocides
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New podcast episode: Sustainability and the coatings industry
In the latest episode of the EC Podcast we speak with Joost Broeders of Baril Coatings in the Netherlands about Sustainable Development Goals within the coatings industry.
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Algae extracts for the formulation of environmentally friendly antifouling coatings
During a recent study, different constituents of four algal species were used as active biocides in paint formulations for preparing environmentally safe antifouling marine paints.
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Market report: Preservation in the focus
Biocides play a major role in keeping paints and coatings free of harmful microorganisms. However, regulation of biocides is affecting their usage more and more. Industry experts share their views on the...
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Do antibacterial coatings really offer what they promise?
Even if the Covid 19-pandemic is carried by a virus, it has also resulted in a growing popularity of antibacterial coatings. But does that make sense? Reinhard Berghofer-Guem and Mario Bortolotti from...
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New podcast episode: Biocide regulation and coatings
In the latest episode of the EC Podcast we talk to expert Gabi Büttner from the consultancy UMCO about biocide regulation in the European Union. A topic of great importance for the paint and coatings...
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Interview: “Biocides, disinfectants and preservatives are a core business area”
Lanxess has announced a deal to purchase Emerald Kalama Chemical for EUR 867 million (USD 1.04 billion). The deal is one of a series of recent transactions by the Cologne-based company. We spoke to Dr...
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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...
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Antifungal coating based on essential oil microcapsules
The aim of a recent work was to develop a green waterborne paint formulated with microcapsules containing essentials oil as biocide agent.
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Lanxess acquires biocides specialist Intace
Specialty chemicals company Lanxess aims to expand its position as a leading manufacturer of biocides and antimicrobials by acquiring French company Intace.
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Interview: “’None of the usual active ingredients are likely to be ´deleted`
The uniform, EU-wide regulation of biocidal products is dragging on. Gabi Büttner, head of global chemicals management at the consultancy Umco, talks about the approval process and likely restrictions...
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Experts interview: Wood coatings and sustainability
Wood is seen as one of the most sustainable buildingmaterial for all kinds of products. To live up to these expectations, woodcoatings have to be as sustainable as possible, too. We spoke with expertsabout...
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Prevention of Candida infections on titanium-based biomaterials
Scientists describe coatings for the local prevention of infections on titanium-based biomaterials.
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Highly efficient and stable antimicrobial surfaces
Scientists report on a biocide mechanism based on zinc oxide–reduced graphene oxide photocatalytic coatings.
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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.