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A ternary nanohybrid of Copper@Zinc oxide for antistatic and antibacterial applications
In a current study, a facile and cost-effective approach has been developed for fabricating antibacterial and antistatic waterborne polyurethane (WPU)-based coatings by using Polyaniline-Copper@Zinc oxide...
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Prediction of autogenous shrinkage of cement pastes
A new paper presents predictions of autogenous shrinkage for three cement pastes of different compositions.
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Primary breakup of a non-Newtonian liquid using a high-speed rotary bell atomizer
A present contribution deals with numerical and experimental studies of the primary liquid breakup process using a high-speed rotary bell atomizer.
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UV-protection of cellulosic fabric prints using titania coating
A recently published study approached a convenient method for the organic pigment coated with titania for attaining good UV-shielding properties.
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IGM breaks ground on its new production facility in China
The official ground-breaking ceremony for IGM’s new greenfield site in Anqing, Anhui Province in China took place on 23rd October.
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New eBook: Automation in Coatings Production
While the automation of processes can ensure higher efficiency, the question arises how this affects the coatings industry. A new eBook shows what is already automatable and how the coatings industry can...
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UV-stable electrocoats for corrosion protection and structural bonding
As part of a research project, scientists developed new coating technologies for mobile machinery for ACE, e.g. agricultural machines.
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Water-borne ultraviolet (UV)-curable coatings based on microgels
Researchers demonstrated for the first time successful fabrication of microgels based on branched poly(ethylenimine) (PEI) and their incorporation into water-soluble polyacrylate (WPA).
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Monitoring drying process of varnish
Scientists present a new optical method to study the drying process of varnish based on immersion solid matching technique.
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NIR LEDs and NIR lasers as feasible alternatives to oven processes
Near-infrared (NIR) laser sources (800–1000 nm) can potentially reduce the processing time for curing by a fast heating and incorporation of NIR absorbers into the coating.
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Associative thickener for water-based polymer dispersions and paints
A current article focuses on developing a rheological approach to identify a suitable associative thickener (AT) for a paint formulation.
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Lanxess planning AI-assisted formulation development for Urethane Systems
Lanxess is broadening its use of artificial intelligence (AI) in product development. The specialty chemicals company has launched a project aimed at expanding its range of prepolymers.
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Axalta releases “global automotive colour popularity report
Axalta released its 67th annual "global automotive colour popularity report", which reveals the top three automotive colours as: white (38%), black (19%), and grey (13%). White has been the top automotive...
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New biocide compounds to fight against hospital infections
The "Multicide" Project will enable the development of new biocide compounds to fight against hospital infections.