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In situ polymerising bioadhesive for oral mucosal wounds

Researchers have developed an ultrasound-responsive lipoic acid-based bioadhesive that polymerises in situ on oral mucosal wounds. The hydrogel combines targeted adhesion, appropriate mechanical properties...

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BASF raises full-year outlook after Q2 earnings growth and coatings divestiture

BASF has reported higher earnings across nearly all business segments in the second quarter of 2026, driven by stronger prices and volume growth. The German chemicals group has also raised its full-year...

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Univar Solutions acquires Interpur Chemicals

Univar Solutions has acquired Interpur Chemicals, a distributor of polyurethanes and powder coatings in Europe. The transaction strengthens the chemical distributor's performance materials business and...

Robert (Robb) Lovegrove has been appointed CEO of The Chemquest Group.

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Robert Lovegrove appointed as new CEO of Chemquest

The Chemquest Group has named Robert (Robb) Lovegrove as its third CEO in the company's 50-year history.

Coatings producers across Asia are navigating supply-chain risks, sustainability requirements and shifting market conditions.

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Asia Pacific Coatings Industry Council: Cautious optimism despite uncertainty

Rising raw-material costs, geopolitical disruption and regulation are putting pressure on coatings producers across Asia. At the same time, the region continues to offer strong growth opportunities and...

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Functional silanes advance chromate-free corrosion protection

A new review provides a comprehensive assessment of functionalisation strategies for silane-based sol-gel coatings used in chromate-free corrosion protection. The authors integrate organofunctional silanes,...

Barentz, headquartered in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands, has announced two leadership appointments within its EMEA organisation. Roberto Villa will assume the role of Managing Director and Country Manager of Barentz Italia as of 1 August 2026, whilst retaining his current position as VP Animal Nutrition EMEA. He succeeds Oliver Fox, who will conclude his tenure at Barentz on 31 July 2026, having served as Managing Director and Country Manager of Barentz Italia and VP Performance Materials EMEA. Roberto Villa has been with Barentz for more than 16 years and brings extensive experience in the specialty ingredients industry, alongside in-depth knowledge of the Italian business and the wider EMEA organisation. In his expanded role, he will focus on business continuity, the development of the Italian team, and strengthening Barentz's position with customers and principals in the market. Barentz has appointed Roberto Villa as Managing Director and Country Manager of Barentz Italia and Cagdas Cagri as VP Performance Materials EMEA.

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Barentz makes leadership changes in Italy and Performance Materials division

The specialty ingredients distributor has announced new appointments within its EMEA organisation, with leadership changes affecting its Italian operations and the EMEA Performance Materials division....

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Self-healing coating protects carbon steel in marine environments

Researchers have developed a stress-responsive self-healing coating that combines TiO₂-modified amino-functionalised hollow mesoporous silica nanoparticles with the corrosion inhibitor sodium phytate....

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