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AkzoNobel sells former paint factory in UK
AkzoNobel has sold its former paint factory located in Wexham Road, Slough, UK. The site comprises both the former Slough Manufacturing Unit and AkzoNobel’s Research and Development facility.
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Factors influencing the hydration kinetics of ye’elimite
The aim of a recent study was to understand the origin of the variation in the hydraulic reactivity of ye'elimite systems.
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Nanocoating prevents greasy smears
A new nanocoating being developed by Fraunhofer researchers will in the future prevent the annoying smudges that result from fingers touching stainless steel surfaces.
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Green synthesis of soluble graphene by aqueous polyphenol extracts of Eucalyptus bark
Scientists describe a green, effective, and economical strategy for the synthesis of soluble graphene by using a Eucalyptus polyphenol solution that is obtained from a Eucalyptus bark extract.
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Omnova to be acquired by Synthomer for USD 10.15 per share
Omnova Solutions has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Synthomer plc for USD 10.15 per share in cash.
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Controlled fertiliser release via tunable poly(vinyl alcohol)/ammonium sulfate-coated nonwoven materials
In a recent study, nonwoven fabrics were coated with two different ammonium sulfate fertilizer loadings (27.75% and 55.50%) by using two different poly(vinyl alcohol) types (high and low molecular weight)....
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A facile inorganic modifier of acrylic emulsions for fabricating hybrid films with least aggregation of silica nanoparticles
Hybrid emulsions were prepared by mixing PreEm with AcEm. The emulsions gave transparent coating films at high silica content. The hardness of the films increased with increasing silica content.
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Working the classics
The Coatings Science International (Cosi) Conference 2019 came home to Nordwijk in the Netherlands to hold its annual meeting again almost directly at the beach. Around 90 international experts from 19...
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Silane coupling agent pretreatment and polycaprolactone coating for enhanced corrosion resistance for magnesium
To address the problem of rapid corrosion of magnesium (Mg) alloys, a biodegradable polymer film of polycaprolactone (PCL) with KH550 as silane coupling agent (SCA) was coated on Mg substrate.
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“We need to energise a consortium to use coatings to reduce atmospheric carbon”
The US company Reactive Surfaces has developed a carbon capture coating technology. We spoke with Dr Steve McDaniel about his his company’s plan to find partners for a joint effort to fight against global...
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Use of iodine for improving phase quantification using x-ray tomography
An actual study deals with the ability to quantify synthesised hydration products by incorporating a contrast agent to improve segmentation between the hydration products in portland cement.
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Interview: Red levels of uncertainty
The coatings industry has the power and the means to make cradle to cradle work, says André Vieira de Castro. We spoke to the CEPE Board member about current issues and the uncertain political situation....
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Student team from Lingen receives the 2019 Altana Special Prize in chemistry for its sustainable business Idea
A student team from the Lingen Wirtschaft vocational school has been awarded the special prize in chemistry in the 2019 "Jugend gründet” (Youth Startups) competition for a sustainable business idea....
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Investigation of butyl acrylate grafting using model alkyds
Researchers report that mechanisms of grafting butyl acrylate onto model alkyds were dependent on the structure of fatty acids in the model alkyds.