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Use of Gemini surfactants to stabilize TiO2 P25 colloidal dispersions

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Photocatalytically active TiO2 P25 nanoparticles, widely used for practical applications, were investigated. The nominal size of TiO2 P25 nanoparticles is 21 nm, but they easily agglomerate in aqueous media, depending on pH and ionic strength. TiO2... (R&D Highlight)

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Use of solvents derived from renewable resources, paints and coating including them, method for preparing them

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The invention relates to application of solvent(s) to a product including at least one binder, wherein the product is a paint or coating formulation and the solvent is a compound of renewable vegetable origin, notably agricultural origin. It also... (R&D Highlight)

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Waterborne binder for Primer systems: Key to Versatility and High Performance

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

A new waterborne epoxy binder system has been developed for use as a corrosion resistant primer for metal application. The new coating is designed to replace the standard high VOC solvent-based 1-type solid epoxy resin/polyamidoamine system... (R&D Highlight)

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Pigment Dispersants: Complex yet critical components for creating color

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Dispersants play a major role in optimizing the vibrancy and richness of the color of paint. Advances being made in dispersant technology are providing formulators with greater latitude to increase color performance and manufacturing efficiency. ... (R&D Highlight)

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. Photocurable, conductive, transparent polymer coatings

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

This patent describes a photocurable, conductive, and transparent polymer coating compositions and methods of using them. The compositions include a photopolymer and an electrically conductive polymer dissolved or dispersed in a solvent system. ... (R&D Highlight)

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Color stable antimicrobial coatings

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The antimicrobial properties of a number of inorganic materials, especially metals such as silver, copper, zinc, mercury, tin, gold, lead, bismuth, cadmium, chromium and thallium, have long been known. Certain of these metals, especially silver,... (R&D Highlight)

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In situ monitoring of a Mg-rich primer beneath a topcoat exposed to Prohesion conditions

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Mg-rich primers have been proven to be an adequate alternative for chromate-based coatings for the protection of aluminum alloys from corrosion. The performance of a Mg-rich primer on aluminum 2024-T3 under Prohesion® exposure (ASTM G85) has been... (R&D Highlight)

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Structure and property development during solidification of VOC compliant automotive refinish clearcoats