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British Coatings Federation: Severe raw material shortages affect supply of paints and inks
As the British Coatings Federation (BCF) reports, the supply of several important chemicals is restricted after a severe explosion and fire in an industrial park in China.
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Properties of novel ultraviolet-curable and flame-retardant polyurethane acrylate
Scientists have synthesised a novel phosphorus-containing polyurethane acrylate oligomer. Its flame retardancy and thermal stability have also been investigated.
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Ultrasound-assisted synthesis and antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticles
An ultrasound-assisted method has proven rapid and cost effective for the production of GC-AgNps. The synthesised nanoparticles exhibited potent antibacterial activity against E. coli.
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High-performance materials from plants
Covestro and Genomatica are working together on the development of new materials based on renewable raw resources. This could help to reduce CO2 emissions.
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Fire retardant coatings: “Preventing the fire from spreading
Fire retardant coatings can save a lot of money and even more important: lives. But what solutions are currently being used to develop such coatings, how are they tested and what are future trends? In...
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The Latin American Coatings Show conference programme
From high-performance water-borne coatings to automotive to industrial coatings - The conference of the Latin American Coatings Show in Mexico City in June offers a varied programme.
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Kraton earns Ecovadis silver-level sustainability rating
For the seventh consecutive year the Kraton Corporation received a Silver recognition medal for its sustainability rating from EcoVadis.
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Glass coatings: special factor geometry
Glass coatings do not enjoy the greatest attention in the coatings industry. They are omnipresent and technically highly exciting. An interview with Swarovski shows how cut crystal glass is coated and...
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New additive provides fire protection for wood
Empa specialists have developed a new flame retardant for wood and wood-based materials. The colourless additive can easily be mixed with coatings and cellulose materials.
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Polyurethanes: “We expect the restriction by 2020 at the earliest”
Polyurethane-based coatings are among the most robust and versatile systems that are being used nowadays. We spoke to Ulrich Meier-Westhues, Karsten Danielmeier and Peter Kruppa about the latest trends,...
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Five facts about the Brazilian coatings market
Brazil is known for samba and carnival. But the country has much more to offer, for example a very interesting paint and varnish market. We have compiled five exciting facts.
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Transparent hard self-cleaning nano-hybrid coating on polymeric substrate
For a recent study GPTMS-silica nano-hybrid coatings were immobilised on PC substrates. The coating enhanced the transmission of the PC substrates and increased the WCA of the surface.
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Self-photoinitiating water-diluted polyurethane acrylates and their UV-curing kinetics
Scientists have recently prepared novel self-photoinitiating water-diluted polyurethane acrylates. Neutralised amines functioned as the co-photoinitiators.
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Titanium dioxide: “Keeping the industry on its toes”
In our expert interview with Steve Ashdown of Venator we talk about the growth perspectives in pigmentary and protective applications of titanium dioxide, smart coatings and the recent discussions on classifying...