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Nano-modified coatings for the durability enhancement of cement-based materials
A comprehensive review provides academic and technical guidance for the synthesis of high-performance and multifunctional protective coatings for cement-based materials while creating new ideas for improving...
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Climate protection through self prestressing concrete
New types of concrete should last longer, produce fewer greenhouse gases and be so stable that it is possible to build slimmer – i.e. more material-efficient – structures. Could a self-prestressing...
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Sika to acquire MBCC Group
Sika has signed a definitive agreement to acquire MBCC Group, the former BASF Construction Chemicals, from an affiliate of Lone Star Funds, a global private equity firm, for a consideration of CHF 5.5...
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Wacker invests in new production site
The Munich-based Wacker Group has started construction of an alcoholysis coating plant at its Nünchritz site.
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MC-Bauchemie launches business operations in the Philippines
In September 2020, MC-Bauchemie registered a new, wholly owned company in the Philippines. Having obtained the legally required approvals from the authorities, MC-Bauchemie Philippines commenced operations...
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Sika exploits further growth potential in Qatar
In Qatar, Sika has expanded its production capacity for concrete admixtures and has started manufacturing epoxy resins.
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Novel cement free concrete recipe
Researchers at the Institute of Industrial Science, a part of The University of Tokyo, have developed a new method of producing concrete without cement.
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Nouryon renames Industrial Chemicals subsidiary to Nobian
Nouryon has chosen to rename its wholly-owned Industrial Chemicals business to Nobian.
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New strategic partnership between OQEMA and CB Chemie
OQEMA has acquired a majority stake in Austria-based CB Chemie, which was founded in 2016 by Dr. Christian Braunshier.
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Sika is further expanding its production in France
Sika has started production of shotcrete admixtures at its main plant at Gournay-en-Bray, north west of Paris. The set accelerator is used primarily in tunnel construction.
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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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Study on PVA-siloxane mixed emulsion coatings for hydrophobic cement mortar
A PVA-silicone mixed hydrophobic emulsion was prepared by a high-speed mixing method to obtain hydrophobic cement mortar, the water contact angle is between 120–140 °.
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BASF closes divestiture of its construction chemicals business
BASF has closed the divestiture of its construction chemicals business to an affiliate of Lone Star, a global private equity firm.
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Research on the long-term effectiveness of preservation materials of ancient mortar
High hydrophobic preservation materials can cause damage to the ancient chinese construction material known as tabia.