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Cerium oxide improves biocide release in antifouling paint
Researchers have incorporated cerium oxide nanoparticles as a non-toxic co-biocide into self-polishing antifouling paint. The additive improves antibacterial activity, increases hydrophilicity and enhances...
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Dow considers exit from chemical joint venture with Saudi Aramco
US chemicals group Dow is reportedly weighing a withdrawal from its joint venture with Saudi Aramco, as the company reviews its portfolio amid a prolonged downturn in the chemicals industry.
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Krahn Chemie Benelux expands distribution of bio-based binders
The distribution company is now also distributing the products of Ecoat, a French manufacturer of bio- and water-based binders, in Belgium and Luxembourg.
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Brenntag Specialties signs distribution agreement with Nouryon
Brenntag has announced a strategic distribution agreement for construction industry products in the United States with Nouryon.
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New partnership: Krahn Chemie Benelux and Mitsubishi Chemical Europe sign distribution agreement
Krahn Chemie Benelux, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals, has announced a new partnership with Mitsubishi Chemical Europe (MCE).
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Univar Solutions expands Dow partnership for silicone additives in EMEA
Univar Solutions and Dow have strengthened their strategic partnership to distribute advanced silicone additives for plastics and composites in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
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Renewable cellulose pigments: Seprify and Grolman expand partnership
Seprify and the Grolman Group have announced an expanded collaboration to bring cellulose-based white pigment technology to the industrial coatings, paints and inks sector. The partnership leverages renewable...
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Dow considers exit from chemical joint venture with Saudi Aramco
US chemicals group Dow is reportedly weighing a withdrawal from its joint venture with Saudi Aramco, as the company reviews its portfolio amid a prolonged downturn in the chemicals industry.
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New EEC model separates water and ion transport in coatings
Researchers use odd random phase electrochemical impedance spectroscopy combined with a two-layer equivalent circuit model to independently characterise water and ion diffusion in organic coatings. The...
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