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Effect of polyurea coating on flexural strength of coated ceramic tiles
The mechanism of a polyurea coating on the flexural strength of coated ceramic tiles was studied by three-point bending together with FEM simulation.
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Synthesis and properties of fluorinated non-isocyanate polyurethanes coatings
To improve the chemical resistance of non-isocyanate polyurethane (NIPU), two kinds of diglycidyl ether were selected to synthesise two different cyclic carbonates.
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Castor oil-based waterborne hyperbranched polyurethane acrylate emulsions
Synthesis, characterisation, and coating performance of castor oil (CO) based water-borne hyperbranched polyurethane acrylate (WHPUA) emulsions for UV-curable coatings are highlighted in a current work....
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Enzyme-mediated addressing of proteins
A new compatibility study of support materials within the enzyme-mediated addressing of proteins has just been published.
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September issue: Wood coatings in the focus
The September issue of European Coatings Journal is out and features a full package on wood coatings: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews. The magazine is also available in European...
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Performance optimisation of gear wheels
Applied Nano Surfaces (ANS), together with the heat treatment expert Bodycote, has developed a new thermal coating process to optimise gears.
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Polyzwitterionic brushes with cross-linked structure
Recently, scientists investigated the long-term stability and salt-responsive behaviour of polyzwitterionic brushes with cross-linked structure
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Development of an image-based gloss measurement instrument
A new paper reports on the development of a measurement instrument to perform gloss measurements using an image-based detector.
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DIC to acquire BASF’s global pigments business
BASF and the fine chemical company DIC have reached an agreement on the acquisition of BASF’s global pigments business.
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American Coatings Conference 2020 calls for papers
The American Coatings Association (ACA), in partnership with Vincentz Network (VN), is calling for abstracts for research to be presented at the American Coatings Conference 2020 that will take place 31....
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Huntsman sells its chemical intermediates and surfactants businesses
Huntsman agrees to sell its chemical intermediates and surfactants businesses to Indorama Ventures for 1.8 billion Euro.
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Modern paint production: “As quickly and as much as possible with as little effort as possible”
The transition from traditional formulations concepts towards modern modular based working procedures is a great challenge. We spoke with Frank Kother from TMC about the advantages and hurdles of this...
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Dow announces divestiture of its acetone derivatives business
Dow announced that it has reached an agreement for the divestiture of its acetone derivatives business to Altivia Ketones & Additives.