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Chemists unveil polymer that heals itself at body temperature

Scientists have led the development of a new material that can repair itself at body temperature. The polymer opens the door to new self-healing wound dressings for ...

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Polyurethane self-polishing coating for marine antifouling application

To fabricate antifouling coatings, Chinese researchers have prepared a series of environmentally friendly thermoplastic poly(propylene carbonate) polyurethane ...

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Research aims to find an isocyanate-free alternative for military coatings

A new technology will have the potential to significantly reduce environmental impact while improving the overall effect on human health and safety. ...

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Wanhua Chemical Group commissioned new IPDI plant

Wanhua Chemical Group, a Chinese manufacturer of polyurethanes and petrochemicals, announced the successful start up of their new IPDI plant.

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Assessment of adhesion and surface properties of polyurethane coatings

Polyurethane (PU)-based coatings attract much more attention in various applications due to their unique and versatile properties.

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Viability of epoxy-siloxane hybrid coatings for preventing steel corrosion

In a research work, eight coatings consisting of primers, topcoats and combinations of primers/topcoats were evaluated.

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Bio-based polyurethanes for environment-friendly coating systems

Bio-based polyurethane (PU) coatings have been used extensively from last few decades and replaced petrochemical based coating due to their lower environmental...

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Bio-based polyol for VOC free 2K PU applications

A new bio-based polyol is used for manufacturing low-emission 2K PU coatings for interior and exterior applications.

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Degradable polyurethanes based on polyester polyols for marine antifouling

Researchers have prepared star-shaped polyester polyols based on initiators (trimethylolpropane or pentaerythritol) and ɛ-caprolactone by polycondensation ...

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Non-isocyanate polyurethane wins Green Chemistry Challenge Award

A green polyurethane, which eliminates the use of isocyanates, has won the 2015 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award given by the U.S. Environmental...

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Anti-corrosion coating market is projected to reach EUR 23,385 million by 2019

The new report "Anti-Corrosion Coating Market - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2019” by MarketsandMarkets defines the anti-corrosion coating market with an ...