October 2019

European Coatings – News

Researchers recently investigated the hydrophobic protection of three substrates (stone, render and external thermal insulation composite system – ETICS) with the application of three hydrophobic products.

European Coatings

Bio-based raw materials for coatings have so far led a niche existence, but there are clear signs that this could change. We have asked you, our readers, how you see this. What is important and what difficulties are to be expected. The results speak for themselves.

European Coatings

The mechanism of a polyurea coating on the flexural strength of coated ceramic tiles was studied by three-point bending together with FEM simulation.

European Coatings

The Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion (MPI CEC) and the Ethiopian University of Addis Ababa are launching a new project to produce sustainable chemical products from a “”weed””.

European Coatings

Scientists recently prepared Na-P-zeolite from kaolin and subjected it to a cation-exchange process to achieve anticorrosive and antibacterial effects.

European Coatings

Imperial student Nicole Stjernswärd is using plant waste to create natural powder pigments that can be used for paints, inks or textiles.

European Coatings

The New Chemical Substance Notification in China is often called China REACH due to the similarities with its European counterpart. We spoke to Christine Chuang of the Chinese chemical management consulting firm Chemical Inspection and Regulation Service (CIRS) about China REACH and what chemical companies have to take into account when they become active on the Chinese market.