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What labels mean for architectural coatings
Labels like Blue Angel, Ecolabel, or the Nordic Swan are especially important for the architectural coatings industry. We spoke with experts from the Polish paint manufacturer Sniezka and raw material...
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Plasmon-induced nitroxide-mediated polymerisation: a method for preparation of functional surfaces
A plasmon as a stimulus opens up new opportunities for selective and regulated "from-surface” polymerisation and functionalisation of surfaces.
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Recent study examines chemistry from 3D printed objects
A recently published work details the different ways in which chemical reactivity is endowed on 3D printed objects.
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Thioxanthone-functionalised 1,6-heptadiene as monomeric photoinitiator
The synthesis of the first photoinitiator (PI) based on thioxanthone (TX) with 1,6-heptadiene structure has been described in a recent study.
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Glycol ethers market size is set to surpass USD 8.5 billion by 2025
The market size for glycol methyl ether for coating applications may register 4% gains upto 2025 according to a new research report by Global Market Insights.
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Study: Highest amount of flame retardants is used in Asia-Pacific
For the sixth time, Ceresana analysed the global market for brominated and chlorinated flame retardants as well as for ATH, organophosphates, ATO, and other types.
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Trends and developments in glass coatings
Formulating a successful coating for glass can be quite challenging. In just a few weeks experts will give useful information to understand this topic better and get up to speed with latest developments....
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Delo confirms revenues at a high level
Delo reports revenues of EUR 156 million (previous year: EUR 159 million) for the fiscal year ending on March 31.
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Call for applications for the Anton Paar research prize 2019
Anton Paar invites researchers and scientists to submit projects for the first research prize for instrumental analysis and characterisation with a value of EUR 20,000.
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Cool roofs and hollow microspheres
A recently published technical article describes how hollow microspheres used as filler material can enhance a number of coatings properties. Among others they can reduce the demand for air conditioning....
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New research project for waterborne raw materials
A new research project at the Faculty of Applied Natural Sciences in the Technical University of Cologne is investigating how the properties of aqueous polymer dispersions can be further improved.
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Smallest pixels ever created could light up colour-changing buildings
The smallest pixels yet created - a million times smaller than those in smartphones - could be used for new types of large-scale flexible displays, big enough to cover entire buildings.
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Ranking 2019: The 25 largest coatings producers in Europe
The ranking of the 25 largest producers of paints and varnishes in 2019 once again shows data on sales, production sites and business fields of the listed companies. There was movement and change, especially...
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Interview: “There has been a plateauing in innovation”
According to Thierry Vanlancker, CEO of Akzo Nobel, there has been a plateauing in innovation in the paint and coatings industry. Akzo Nobel just finished its first paint and coatings start-up challenge...