Protective coatings

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Ecocortec builds new facility in Croatia

Due to continuous increase in demand, Ecocortec – a producer of anticorrosion films and bags – is increasing its capacities by building a new plant facility...

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New coating offers enhanced fire and corrosion protection

A few extra coats of ‘paint’ could be all that the steel in a building needs to prevent itself from buckling and failing in a fire. After two years of research...

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Corrosion protection of mild steel surfaces

Indian researchers have reported the superior corrosion-resistant properties of conducting polyurethane networks of polyaniline (PANI), poly-m-aminophenol (PmAP),...

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Developing functional gradient design coatings

Researchers set to conduct studies to develop low cost customisable coatings that can coat 3D geometries whilst protecting against aggressive high temperature ...

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Anticorrosion properties of epoxy-nanochitosan nanocomposite coatings

Nanochitosan was prepared to act as a nanofiller reinforcing agent that had been incorporated in a protective coating for corrosion protection using high-molecular-weight...

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Akzo Nobel reports drop in earnings due to strong headwinds

Akzo Nobel has reported lower than expected third-quarter operating earnings of EUR383 million and pointed to headwinds at its marine coatings business and...

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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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Electrically conductive palm oil-based coating with UV curing ability

The aim of a study was to produce an electrically conductive environmentally friendly coating based on palm oil with UV curing ability.

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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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Self-healing nanogel composite embedded with epoxy as eco-friendly coating

Smart nanogel capsules are attracting great attention to act as self-healing materials for polymers. A research work aimed at incorporating nanogel among silicate...

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New approaches in corrosion protection

Zinc primers protect steel constructions against corrosion. In dirty environments, their application is time consuming and not eco-friendly. A project tests ...

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Silica-polyaniline hybrid materials for epoxy-based anticorrosive coatings

Brasilian researchers have prepared silica-polyaniline hybrid materials by inverse emulsion polymerisation for epoxy-based anticorrosive coatings.

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Akzo Nobel opens specialty coatings facility in China

Akzo Nobel has opened a specialty coatings facility in Dongguan, China, dedicated to producing aerospace coatings for the North and South Asian aviation market. ...

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Biesterfeld and Cortec agree on distribution of anti-corrosion additives

With immediate effect, Biesterfeld Spezialchemie is taking on responsibility for the Europe-wide distribution of anti-corrosion additives for paints and varnishes...