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Transparent clay-polymer hybrid coatings on PET film
Scientists describe the fabrication of clay-polymer hybrid coatings on PET film to enhance flame retardancy and oxygen barrier...

Janet Kohlmorgen
Nov 28, 20201 min read
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Growth in the global paints and coatings market in Q3 2020
According to the B2B market research institute Chem Research, the global market for coatings and inks grew by +1 % on a volume basis in...

Janet Kohlmorgen
Nov 21, 20201 min read
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“Opening up new market segments“
Akzo Nobel has acquired the powder coatings business of Stahl. With Stahls technology the company can now offer powder coating solutions...

Janet Kohlmorgen
Nov 20, 20202 min read
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Clariant wants to support the coatings industry in phasing out lead in paints
Clariant partners with a key United Nations Environment Programme project to accelerate the phase-out of lead in paint. The end of...

Janet Kohlmorgen
Nov 17, 20202 min read
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DOW INTRODUCES NEW SILICONE ADDITIVES FOR WATERBORNE WOOD COATINGS
Dow introduced three new-generation performance additives based on silicone chemistry to support high durability, longer-lasting, more...

Janet Kohlmorgen
Nov 12, 20201 min read
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A promising self-assembly PTFE coating for effective large-scale deicing
An electrostatic attraction self-assembly method was used successfully for the fabrication of thin PTFE coating, which could be a...

Janet Kohlmorgen
Nov 11, 20201 min read
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Study on PVA-siloxane mixed emulsion coatings for hydrophobic cement mortar
A PVA-silicone mixed hydrophobic emulsion was prepared by a high-speed mixing method to obtain hydrophobic cement mortar, the water...

Janet Kohlmorgen
Nov 10, 20201 min read
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Graphene and graphene oxide as new class of materials for corrosion control and protection
Scientists present an overview of the synthesis and application of graphene (G) for corrosion protection. Chemically modified graphene...

Janet Kohlmorgen
Nov 7, 20201 min read
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Coating with superior anti-graffiti, anti-contamination and anti-adhesion properties
Scientists have developed new a multi-functional acrylic urethane coating with high hardness and low surface energy. The newly-developed...

Janet Kohlmorgen
Nov 6, 20201 min read
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Enhanced weathering performance of epoxy/ZnO nanocomposite coatings
A new paper aims at improving the weathering performance of an epoxy coating via surface treatment of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles with...

Janet Kohlmorgen
Nov 4, 20201 min read
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Coating delamination mitigation of epoxy coatings
Scientists have examined the coating delamination mitigation by inhibiting the hydrogen evolution reaction. The mitigation of coating...

Janet Kohlmorgen
Nov 3, 20201 min read
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BASF CEO Dr. Martin Brudermüller elected new president of Cefic
Martin Brudermüller, CEO of BASF was elected President of Cefic, effective immediately, at Cefic’s annual General Assembly. Dr....

Janet Kohlmorgen
Oct 29, 20202 min read
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Green self-healing coating for corrosion protection of zinc
A new study decribes polypyrrole nanocapsules bearing quaternised alkyl pyridine for a corrosion protection coating for zinc. During the...

Janet Kohlmorgen
Oct 26, 20201 min read
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IMCD opens new headquarters in greater Cleveland area
MCD, a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has opened its new U.S. headquarters in Westlake, Ohio, a suburb of...

Janet Kohlmorgen
Oct 24, 20201 min read
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Brüggemann: New production system for reducing agents
Brüggemann intends to expand its market position in highly specialised chemical products. The new plant will also set new standards in...

Janet Kohlmorgen
Oct 22, 20202 min read
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Performance of organic coatings upon cyclic mechanical load
Scienstists have demonstrated a methodology for the evaluation of coating resistance to an impact of repetitive mechanical stress. A...

Janet Kohlmorgen
Oct 21, 20201 min read
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Abrafati 2021: Date has been set
The date has been set for Abrafati 2021, the leading event of its kind in Latin America, and a major one around the globe, comprising the...

Janet Kohlmorgen
Oct 20, 20201 min read
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Bio-based monomers instead of traditional material in the preparation of polyester resin
A new study describes the replacement of maleic anhydride by bio-based itaconic acid in the preparation of isophthalic acid-based...

Janet Kohlmorgen
Oct 17, 20201 min read
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FEICA publishes leaflet "A safe future for polyurethane products"
The Association of the European Adhesive & Sealant Industry (FEICA) leaflet "A safe future for polyurethane products" is now available in...

Janet Kohlmorgen
Oct 16, 20201 min read
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USC to Offer Construction Tech Degree
The University of Southern California’s Viterbi School of Engineering has launched a new master’s program in Advanced Design and...
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Aug 17, 20201 min read
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