INDUSTRY NEWS | PPG“Investing heavily in our capabilities in Europe.“
We are currently exploring where we will manufacture our battery fire protection technology, which is again geared towards electric vehicle capabilities in Europe.
2022-07-21
New Product Launch: Solution to Slip of Underground Waterproof Side Wall Coiled Material
2022-07-11
R&D NEWS | Enhancing the weathering durability of wood 、Alginate salts in architectural coatings...
Scientists have designed and fabricated nanocomposite based superhydrophobic PVDF-HFP/SiO2 /CNTs coatings. The anti-icing performance was excellent and the ice formation process on aluminum film was delayed by more than 300 s at −19 °C. Moreover, the nanocomposite coating has superior deicing characteristics.
2022-07-08
ALKYD RESIN EMULSIONS | SUSTAINABLE RENEWABLEBASED EMULSIFIERS
EU’s chemical strategy aims to better protect citizens and the environment. This approach leads to an increased demand for sustainable products in the chemical industry. There are multiple ways to contribute to sustainability.
2022-07-06
PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY | LARGE GRINDING MEDIA MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
In the production of printing inks, the demands for ever lower prices combined with higher quality characteristics, such as colour strength, brilliance, gloss and transparency, are increasingly contradictory. Added to this is the desire to be able to produce these inks with a higher degree of automation and maximum operational reliability in an absolutely reproducible manner.
2022-07-05
TECHNICAL PAPER | PIGMENTS & FILLERS IT’S ALL ABOUT THE FLOW ....
The shape and surface of pigments influence the appearance of a metallic coating, but drying behaviour and the characteristics of the liquid coating are also essential for optimum optics.
2022-07-04
PRODUCT OVERVIEW | PIGMENTS & FILLERS—BRILLIANT PERFORMANCE
Consumers love shiny things, a metallic finish makes a surface look expensive, worthy and clean. Metallic effect pigments are used in many different applications to ceate an optical effect just like pure metal, but longlasting and insensitive.
2022-07-01
MARKET REPORT | PIGMENTS & FILLERS WHITE PIGMENT IN FOCUS
1 Current (mega) trends are influencing the markets and affecting the coatings and thusthe pigments industry, with market and cross technology requirements creating or becoming new application needs and requirements. In addition to quality, technology and commercial factors, the issue of sustainability is dominating research and development activities, leading to increased demand for low-VOC coating systems such as high-solids, water-borne and powder coatings, and radiation-curing coatingsystems.
2022-06-30
MARKET REPORT | PIGMENTS & FILLERS WHITE PIGMENT IN FOCUS
In the formulation of paints and coatings, the white pigment titanium dioxide is an essential element. It is therefore no surprise that the industry is closely following developments in this area.
2022-06-29
MARKET REPORT | A VOLATILE MARKET POISED TO SHOW GROWTH AGAIN
The European adhesives and sealants market declined by 5 %in volume and value in 2020 due to Covid-19. However, it is forecast to grow to EUR 22.2 billion by 2026.Sustainability and circular economy objectives continue to drive demand.
2022-06-28
