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Weakening hydrogen bonds lowers PUA viscosity for UV curing
A two-step chemical modification strategy based on hydroxymethylation and acetylation can reduce the viscosity of polyurethane acrylate by up to 51.55 % without compromising key performance properties....
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Akzo Nobel expands aerospace coatings production in France
Akzo Nobel has reached a key milestone in its EUR 22 million expansion project at the Pamiers production site, boosting capacity, efficiency, and sustainability in aerospace coatings production.
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Jowat expands to South Korea
Jowat has established Jowat Korea, a subsidiary based in Seoul. The aim is to meet the growing demand for industrial adhesives in South Korea and to further advance the company’s international growth...
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Olin-Huntsman: A new chemical giant and its impact on coatings
As Olin and Huntsman combine their businesses, the coatings industry faces questions over competition, innovation, supply security and pricing. While the companies promise greater efficiency and stronger...
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Cheminformatics approach to predict VOC release from coatings
Miles Brockbank and Erik Sapper (Cal Poly) are developing structure-property models that link molecular structure to the volatility and transport of small molecules in coatings systems. The approach combines...
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Superamphiphobic PPS coating delays icing and repels liquids
Researchers have developed a multifunctional polyphenylene sulfide-based composite coating that combines superamphiphobicity, mechanical durability and delayed icing. The system repels liquids of various...
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Digitalisation across the globe: Produce locally, colour match globally
How coatings manufacturers can regionalise production without compromising colour consistency using digitalsiation tools. By Yeray López Arauco in collaboration with Rik Mertens, Global Applications Manager,...
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Mechanical deformation drives water uptake in coil-coatings
A new study investigates how mechanical deformation influences water uptake and failure mechanisms in polyester/melamine coil-coatings on hot-dip galvanized steel. Using Erichsen cupping tests combined...
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Akzo Nobel’s Russian subsidiaries placed under external administration
A presidential decree in Russia has placed Akzo Nobel’s subsidiaries in the country under temporary external administration. While the company assesses the implications, Russia accounts for less than...
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