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New concrete makes buildings earthquake-resistant

Researchers have developed a new fibre-reinforced concrete that can make buildings earthquake-resistant. The technology could save the lives of citizens throughout...

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European ETICS Forum 2017 with record participation

The European Association for ETICS (EAE) has held its 4th European ETICS (External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems) Forum in the Polin Museum in Warsaw.

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Sika expands in Pakistan with new production facility

With the commissioning of a new factory for mortar products and concrete admixtures, Sika has expanded its manufacturing capacity in Pakistan and is responding to ...

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Sika: “Our target is to establish 105 national subsidiaries by 2020”

By acquiring two businesses in Turkey and the Czech Republic and establishing a subsidiary in El Salvador - its 99th worldwide - Sika continues to expand its ...

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Know your cement, get greener concrete

An international team of scientists has created a new database of molecular dynamics models that simulate the properties of cement in all its varieties. It’s ...

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BASF opens production site of construction chemicals in Saint Petersburg

BASF has commissioned a new production site of construction chemicals in Saint Petersburg.

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Asphalt helps lithium batteries charge faster

A touch of asphalt may be the secret to high-capacity lithium metal batteries that charge 10 to 20 times faster than commercial lithium-ion batteries, according ...

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Kuraray to buy Calgon Carbon

Japanese chemical manufacturer Kuraray Co., Ltd. will buy U.S. firm Calgon Carbon Corp.

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Workability and strength performance of blended cements

Workability and strength performance of blended cements with different replacement levels have been investigated for two calcined clay mineral additions and...

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Adduct hardeners and REACH

When manufacturing epoxy resin hardeners with specific properties, the amines used need to form adducts, involving adding compounds. Using the current technique ...

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Modifying bitumen emulsions with triblock copolymer latex

Bitumen emulsions have often been modified by styrene-butadiene rubber latex. The modified bitumen can have excellent low-temperature cracking resistance, but...

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Akzo Nobel studies plans to build cellulosic ethers plant

Akzo Nobel's Specialty Chemicals business is studying plans to build a plant for its "Bermocoll" business, which supplies essential ingredients for the paint and...

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Carbonation of low-alkalinity mortars

Researchers have studied the ability of carbonated mortar to provide corrosion protection of embedded steel on mortars prepared with low-alkalinity binders.

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BASF to acquire Solvay’s global polyamide business

BASF and Solvay have signed an agreement related to the sale of Solvay’s integrated polyamide business to BASF at a purchase price of EUR1.6 billion. The acquisition...