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Hyperbranched phosphorus flame retardants
Scientists successfully synthesised multifunctional P-based hyperbranched polymeric flame retardants (hb-FRs) with varying oxygen-to-nitrogen (O : N) content and characterised them via 1H and 31P NMR...
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Asian paint companies continue to be aggressive in pursuing assets in Europe
Despite the decreasing number of takeovers and mergers in recent months, Ben Scharff, an expert on corporate transactions, sees a new dynamic in recent months. In our interview, the Managing Director of...
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Applied rheology and architectural coating performance
A new review in part discusses the use of controlled-stress rheometry to characterise coatings, and presents ways of applying the results effectively to the analysis of paint flow.
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“Formulators can move away from trial-and-error”
Formulating a good coatings system is time consuming and requires many repetitive tasks. Thanks to predictive sciences a lot of this work can be dropped. In our interview Sander van Loon, CEO of VLCI,...
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Machine-learning-assisted discovery of polymers with high thermal conductivity
Scientists demonstrate the successful discovery of new polymers with high thermal conductivity, inspired by machine-learning-assisted polymer chemistry.
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Novel phosphorus-containing epoxy resin from renewable resource
A phosphorus-containing epoxy resin has been derived from a renewable resource, sebacic acid (SA), and formulated for flame-retardant applications.
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Five facts about the Austrian coatings market
The chemical industry is one of the most vital branches of industry in Austria. An important part of which is the paints and coatings industry. We have compiled five facts about the Austrian coatings market....
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Numerical modeling of the spray coating of spinning bodies
In a recently published article, scientists deal with the spin coating of the interior of metal beverage cans.
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Effectiveness of a liquid biocide component used in antifungal water-borne paints
SBA-15 and MCF mesoporous silicas were used as solid porous adsorbent for supporting a liquid commercial biocide, and the biocidal activity of the so-obtained loaded solids was checked after being incorporated...
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Interview Poison Centres: “Practical solution, no data cemetery”
The German Paints and Printing Inks Industry Association (VdL) fears billions in costs due to the new poison information centres notifications in accordance with Annex VIII of the CLP Regulation. Managing...
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Polyurethane films with self-healability and flame retardance
Scientists recently produced sustainable and tough polyurethane films with self-healability and flame retardance enabled by reversible chemistry and cyclotriphosphazene.
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Li leaching from Lithium Carbonate-primer
Researchers recently developed an emerging perspective on the development of transport routes for Li leaching from lithium carbonate primers.
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Degradable polymeric composite coatings for biodegradable medical applications
A current study deals with degradable polymeric composite coatings for biodegradable medical applications deposited by laser technology.
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Emerging coatings markets: Middle East and Africa
The Middle Eastern and African regions are relatively small in terms of coating consumption compared to Europe. However, sales have grown rapidly in recent decades as these economies continue to evolve....