Powder coatings
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Mechanical-robust superhydrophobic powder coatings
Scientists recently presented a novel method using pre-bonded conglomerates to fabricate a robust and solvent-free superhydrophobic powder coating using an electrostatic spraying process.
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Correlation between curing behavior and properties
Researchers have investigated the correlation between the curing behavior and the properties of acrylic powder coatings.
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PPG invests EUR 41 million to boost global powder production
PPG has announced a USD 44 million (EUR 41 million) investment to upgrade five powder coating manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Latin America.
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Behaviour of graphene modified polyester powder coatings
A newly published work investigates the corrosion, electrical and thermal behaviour of polyester powder coatings containing graphene on aluminium alloy AA6060.
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Facile way to enhance the properties of powder coating films
Researchers report on an enhanced flowability and film properties of ultrafine powder coatings modulated by modified flow additive.
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PPG completes powder coatings plant expansion
PPG has announced the completion of a EUR 13,5 million investment to enhance its powder coatings production facility in Brazil, Indiana.
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Challenges include the need for an expanded performance profile
Amber Goodyear, Global Market Manager for Powder Resins at Arkema, gives insights into trends in powder coatings and what could be done to increase the performance of low-temperature powder coatings. ...
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Arkema enhances powder coating resins capacity
Arkema has announced the doubling of its polyester resins capacity in its Navi Mumbai facility in India, reinforcing the Group’s position in the global powder coatings market.
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December issue: Powder coatings in the focus
The December issue of the European Coatings Journal is out. It features a full package on powder coatings: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews.
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rGO as an adhesion enhancer of fusion bonded epoxy coatings
Alternative coating technologies based on advances in polymer engineering have been continuously developed to face the always present challenges of wear in metal surfaces.
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Mexico: PPG to double powder coatings capacity
The project, an investment of EUR 11 million, will involve the installation of new production lines, upgrades to existing equipment and increased application capabilities.
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MC-Bauchemie opens new site in India
MC-Bauchemie India has celebrated the inauguration of a new plant in Halol in the federal state of Gujarat, India. The complex includes a production facility where powder products, concrete admixtures,...
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PPG completes acquisition of Arsonsisis powder coatings manufacturing business
PPG has completed its acquisition of the powder coatings manufacturing business of Arsonsisi, an industrial coatings company based in Milan, Italy. Financial terms were not disclosed.