Wood coatings
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Pendulum hardness and abrasion resistance of wood finishes
Reserachers have recently presented a study of the impact of additives against oxygen inhibition on the pendulum hardness and abrasion resistance for UV-curable wood finishes.
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Manufacturing of robust superhydrophobic wood surfaces
Scientists describe a novel superhydrophobic wood surface based on a PEG–functionalised SiO2/PVA/PAA/Fluoropolymer hybrid transparent coating.
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How to increase the water-based share in wood coatings
How can wood coatings become more sustainable? One way is to increase the use of water-based systems, even though many wood coatings are already water-based. We spoke with experts about this question and...
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Fire-retardant and self-healing plywood coatings
Researchers have presented a dual-functional intumescent fire-retardant and self-healing water-based plywood coating.
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Innovative flame retardant and water-repellent wood coatings
Recently, a rapid, cost-effective, and environmentally-friendly approach was developed for the production of high-performance thin films to reduce the flammability of firwood as well as controlling its...
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January issue: Wood coatings in the focus
The January issue of the European Coatings Journal features a full package on wood coatings: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews. The magazine is also available in European Coatings...
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First fully automated paint factory for bio-based UV coatings
The Italian wood coatings manufacturer IVM chemicals presented the results of the EU-supported "Life BioPaint" project. The company is now running the first fully automated paint factory for wood coatings...
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Experts interview: Wood coatings and sustainability
Wood is seen as one of the most sustainable buildingmaterial for all kinds of products. To live up to these expectations, woodcoatings have to be as sustainable as possible, too. We spoke with expertsabout...
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A closer look at the wood coatings market
As wood remains a popular building material, the for the further development of the wood coatings market sound positive. The global volume should increase by 2024. Yet, the outlook of industry players...
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AkzoNobel acquires Stahl’s powder activities
Akzo Nobel gains unique low cure technology with acquisition of Stahl’s powder activities.
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Akzo Nobel in North America: “Greater colour and made-to-order options”
Akzo Nobel just broke ground for a EUR 50 million wood coatings facility in north America. We spoke to CEO Thierry Vanlancker about the new production site and the company's plans for north America.
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Lanxess acquires Brazilian biocide manufacturer
Specialty chemicals company Lanxess is strengthening its position as global manufacturers of active biocidal ingredients and formulations and has acquired Itibanyl Produtos Especiais Ltda. (IPEL).
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What experts think about the future of wood coatings
Wood is a trending material. Not only for furniture but also al sorts of other goods and of course in architecture. We interviewed two experts about latest trends and how coatings can improve protection...
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Effect of aluminium hydroxide on intumescent coating
A fireproof composition based on ammonium polyphosphate and pentaerythritol with a number of functional additives was recently developed and studied.