6+ hour, 1+ min ago  (159+ words) European Coatings Smart MOF coating enables stimuli-responsive drug release A new multifunctional coating combining a MOF membrane with a temperature- and p H-responsive copolymer offers magnesium implants effective corrosion protection together with on-demand drug release controlled by physiological stimuli. Magnesium-based…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (183+ words) Home " News " Markets & Companies " 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…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (298+ words) European Coatings Keratin/bio-MOF coating protects bioresorbable bone implants Researchers have developed a multifunctional keratin/bio-MOF composite coating for magnesium alloy bone implants. Applied by electrospraying, the coating combines self-healing behaviour, antioxidant activity and osteogenic potential with effective corrosion protection....

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (216+ words) Home " News " Markets & Companies " Evonik enhances UV label and release liner coating capabilities in Shanghai Evonik has upgraded its UV-curable coating equipment in Shanghai to include an advanced 5-roll coating system, improving simulation of industrial production conditions. The move supports…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (227+ words) European Coatings Why low-gloss coatings need multi-angle colour measurement A total of 42 samples covering a range of gloss levels were prepared and characterised. The results revealed a strong inverse correlation between gloss and colour consistency across angles: the lower the…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago  (259+ words) European Coatings Kansai Helios restructures architectural coatings operations in Adriatic region The coatings manufacturer has revealed plans to restructure its architectural coatings operations across the Adriatic region. The initiative is part of the company's broader transformation programme, designed to streamline…...

1+ week, 22+ hour ago  (222+ words) European Coatings Curcumin-grafted nanocomposite enables long-lasting marine coating Researchers have developed a marine antifouling coating that combines curcumin-grafted silica nanoparticles with a PDMS matrix using RAFT polymerisation. The coating demonstrated stable antifouling performance over a 180-day real-sea field test, offering…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (280+ words) Home " News " Markets & Companies " Synthomer divests acrylate monomers business to Mutares Synthomer has announced the divestment of its acrylate monomers business, marking a strategic move to simplify its portfolio and focus on speciality chemicals. The Czech-based business will transition to…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (114+ words) Home " News " Coatings Technologies " Reactive sol creates durable superhydrophobic concrete coating Researchers have developed an advanced ormosil-based sol that penetrates concrete pores and chemically bonds with the cement matrix, producing a long-lasting superhydrophobic coating. On-site validation on a concrete memorial…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (249+ words) Home " News " Markets & Companies " Evonik closes polyester business and cuts jobs The chemical group Evonik is shutting down its global polyester business by 2027 and cutting 3, 200 jobs worldwide. The company's restructuring not only has internal implications but also affects the raw…...