Wednesday 12 September 2012
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Dear reader,
Adding value and improving products is a constant procedure in our industry. Researchers from Amir Kabir University of Technology
and University of Petroleum Industry, Iran, used zinc oxide nanoparticles to produced epoxy/polyamide coatings. Nanoparticles
improved the anti-corrosive properties of the epoxy coating by improving the blocking properties and ionic resistance of the coating.
Researchers from the University of Georgia, USA, highlight how to add complex functionality to a polymeric interface. Postpolymerization modification tunes interfacial properties, such as friction, wettability, and adhesion.
Huntsman Polyurethanes and Alberdingk Boley are taking their alliance to a new level. In 2007 both companies teamed up to codevelop polyurethane solutions for the coatings market, now they extended their cooperation by targeting applications in the
adhesives and elastomers markets.
These and other interesting stories features this week’s edition of our European Coatings Newsletter.
Enjoy reading!
Damir Gagro
Editor Europen Coatings JOURNAL
damir.gagro@vincentz.net
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New epoxy/polyamide anticorrosion nanocoating developped
Researchers from Amir Kabir University of Technology and
University of Petroleum Industry, Iran produced
epoxy/polyamide coatings with improved anti-corrosive and
physic-mechanical properties by using zinc oxide
nanoparticles.
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How to add functionality to polymeric interfaces
Post-polymerization modification is a simple and effective
method to add complex functionality to a polymeric interface.
A wide variety of click reactions have been utilized as a means
of post-polymerization functionalization on surface-bound
polymers to tune interfacial properties, such as friction,
wettability, and adhesion
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New study on switchable adhesion published
Progress in adhesion technology over the last few decades
has led to widespread replacement of mechanical fasteners
with adhesive bonds. Despite the advances, it remains
challenging to produce materials that are sticky on demand.
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Chemists in the US are developing a camouflage makeup that
can protect military personnel from the heat of a bomb blast.
The makeup must not only reflect heat, but also needs to
contain insect repellent, as well as being comfortable to wear
and come in a range of colours.
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Foul-release coatings combat infestation of mussels
Silicone foul-release coatings that have long protected ship
hulls are now showing major promise against invasive
mussels that plague much water and hydropower
infrastructure, US researchers have found.
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Polyurethanes: Huntsman & Alberdingk Boley to extend alliance
The two companies’ alliance targets applications in the
adhesives and elastomers markets. more
CP Kelco and Azelis cooperate in Asia
CP Kelco appoints Azelis as the distributor for its coatings &
other products in China. more
IPPIC President invites Senior Coatings Executives
The president of the International Paint and Printing Ink
Council, Bill McPherson, has issued a "cordial invitation for the
global coatings leadership” to attend the 2013 Coatings
Summit, scheduled for Jan 28-30, in Brussels, Belgium. (Info:
www.coatings-summit.com, contact:
amanda.beyer@vincentz.net). "This event, with its unique
roster of speakers and attendees of the highest caliber, has
evolved into the industry`s foremost forum. Pressing issues,
promising markets, mega-trends and success stories, all this
and more is on the agenda”, says McPherson.
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Sustainability Development in the Coatings Industry
"The world was not given to you by your parents; it was lent to you by your
children." Kenyan proverb.
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