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Oxazolidines as curing agent for polyurethane adhesives

In a study, Chinese researchers have investigated the properties of oxazolidines as latent curing agents for single-component polyurethane adhesives.

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Mitigating corrosion and biofouling with nanofillers

The capability to improve the performance of polymer coatings with the inclusion of nanomaterials is a vital factor for mitigating corrosion and biofouling. ...

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Underwater superoleophobic coatings with improved robustness

Oil contamination is problematic in subaqueous environments. In a study, a facile and low-cost immersion-curing approach has been developed to generate superhydrophilic...

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IMCD expands presence in the United States

IMCD N.V., a leading distributor of speciality chemicals headquartered in the Netherlands, has signed an agreement to acquire the speciality chemicals distribution...

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New edition of “Fillers for Paints” launched

Now available in its third edition, the book "Fillers for Paints" has been updated with the latest market data, information about new fillers and an outlook on ...

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Improving the scratch resistance of commodity polymers

Hybrid transparent coatings based on zirconia nanoparticle fillers and epoxy resin were designed to increase scratch resistance of commodity polymers without...

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Flame retardancy of organoclay and phosphorous on modified epoxy resin

Phosphorous flame retardants (PFRs) are common halogen-free flame retardants. However, the flame retardancy of PFRs has not been fully exploited.

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Substituting titanium dioxide by calcium carbonate in paint mixtures

Titanium dioxide (TiO2) due to its high refractive index, is widely used in paint industry as a white pigment.