One-step brush-coating strategy for low-haze and water-resistant transparent wood films

Researchers found that a one-step brush-coating strategy can produce transparent wood films with low haze and high water resistance. The wood film (WF) fabricated by top-down wood nanotechnology possessed high…

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Protech Group acquires Caldwell Chemical Coatings: expanding in the liquid coatings market

Canadian coating manufacturer Protech Group has acquired Caldwell Chemical Coatings, strengthening its position in the liquid coatings sector. As part of its growth strategy, Protech Group has acquired Caldwell Chemical…

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The Future of Functional Coatings: Innovations for Energy Efficiency, Sustainability and Safety

The realm of functional coatings is undergoing a renaissance, driven by the challenges of energy efficiency, sustainability, and safety. Andre van Linden, Director of Scientific Academic Partnerships at Akzo Nobel,…

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