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Innovative coating made from dynamic polymer networks improves repair processes for lightweight components
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials IFAM have for the first time developed a plastic patch that can significantly speed up and simplify previously...
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Sustainability in Wood Coatings: Insights from Dr. Alexander Kröger (Grace)
Dr. Alexander Kröger talked to our European Coatings editor Bettina Hoffmann about the latest advancements and sustainability trends in wood coatings. He explains how Grace is focusing on renewable energy...
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May issue: Bio-based coatings in focus
The May issue of the European Coatings Journal is out and focuses on bio-based coatings.
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Spin coating epitaxial heterodimensional tin perovskites for light-emitting diodes
Researchers found that the performance of Sn perovskite LEDs can be improved by forming epitaxial heterodimensional films using spin coating. These films consist of a two-dimensional and a three-dimensional...
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Henkel drives sustainability transparency in its product portfolio
As a leading global supplier of adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, Henkel is driving sustainability forward as part of its Sustainability Ambition 2030.
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Siegwerk strengthens its position as a manufacturer of coatings
By establishing a global business unit for recyclable coatings, Siegwerk is reinforcing its strategic focus on the development of functional coatings to support sustainable packaging innovations in the...
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Evonik relies on green electricity for the production of speciality acrylates
By using electricity from renewable energy sources in the production of Degacryl specialty acrylates in Darmstadt, Evonik's Coating & Adhesive Resins Business Line has been saving around 1400 tonnes...
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Sucrose-derived carbon membranes for sustainable water desalination
Researchers discovered that the carbonisation temperature has a significant influence on the properties of the membrane material and therefore also affects the performance of the water treatment.
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EC Conference Bio-based & Water-based Coatings is calling for papers
The European Coatings Conference Bio-based & Water-based Coatings is seeking paper submissions for its upcoming event dedicated to sustainable coatings solutions.
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Adhesives: feathers replace petroleum
Adhesives are almost always based on fossil raw materials such as petroleum. Researchers at Fraunhofer have recently developed a process that allows to utilize keratin for this purpose. This highly versatile...
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Grasim Industries expands epoxy resin capacity to 246,000 tons annually
Grasim Industries Limited, the flagship company of Aditya Birla Group, in its Chemical business formally inaugurated the expansion project of 123,000 tonnes of Epoxy resins and formulation capacity at...
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Environmentally friendly alternative to PFAS-based coatings
The Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP) in Greifswald has developed a new method for producing ultra-hydrophobic organosilicon polymer coatings. These coatings are an alternative...
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Sustainability and efficiency: driving innovation in protective coatings
In an era defined by environmental consciousness and economic pragmatism, the protective coatings industry finds itself at a pivotal juncture. Led by the imperatives of sustainability and efficiency, research...
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Interfacial polymerization using biobased solvents and desalination and organic solvent nanofiltration membranes
Researchers found that the use of bio-based solvents such as cyclopentyl methyl ether (CPME) and 2-methyltetrahydrofuran (2-MeTHF) in interfacial polymerization leads to the production of thin-film-based...