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09LUG

Chances of hypersonic travel heat up with new materials discovery

Researchers at The University of Manchester in collaboration with Central South University (CSU), China, have created a new kind of ceramic coating that could revolutionise hypersonic travel for air, space and defense purposes.

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09LUG

Zero-Gravity: Graphene for Space Applications

Researchers and students in the Graphene Flagship are preparing for two exciting experiments in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) to test the viability of graphene for space applications. Both experiments will launch between 6-17th November 2017, testing graphene in zero-gravity conditions to determine its potential in space applications including light propulsion and thermal management.

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09LUG

Research Paper on Biobased Anti-Corrosion Coatings To Be Presented at EuroCorr 2017 by Cortec Corporation

This research paper clearly demonstrates that bio-based products may inhibit corrosion as well as their traditional oil-and solvent based counterparts, without any of the negative environmental considerations.

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09LUG

ipcm Protective Coatings n. 22 Out Now (June 2017)

In this issue, a MIT research study on the development of a barrier-effect coating that will help prevent environmental disasters connected to oil spills; a new measuring tool for the coating thicknesses applied on oil pipelines; a new foul release coating intended for the immersed parts of hulls and the propellers of ships; new resins and polymer-based coating and repair solutions for the alternative energy industry; finally, an architectural work of excellence, defined as "the most beautiful work of 2017", has been protected with an innovative coating system provided by an Italian company.

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08LUG

Spectacular Queensferry Crossing protected by Hempel

Hempel was chosen to provide tough coating protection against corrosion to the new Queensferry Crossing, scheduled to open this summer. Located on the busy Forth Estuary near Edinburgh on the east coast of Scotland, it boasts an impressive total length of 2.7 kilometres, making it the longest three-tower cable bridge in the world.

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08LUG

Marine coatings are critical for ice-class LNG carriers

Fifteen ice-class LNG carriers will soon test Arctic coatings under the most challenging conditions that ships of this type have ever faced.

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07LUG

Aston Martin Racing victory at Le Mans in iconic livery

Aston Martin Racing, in its iconic Stirling Green livery, developed by HMG Paints, has taken victory at the 85th 24 Hours of Le Mans, after Jonny Adam (GB) took the GTE Pro lead on the final lap of the iconic endurance race.

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06LUG

Evonik bundles its expertise in crosslinking technology

The Crosslinkers and Epoxy Curing Agents business will be combined to one new Business Line; Global technology platform, long-term experience and profound expertise in crosslinker technology

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05LUG

AkzoNobel helping to save the Brazilian rainforest

A large area of Brazilian rainforest located within one of AkzoNobel's sites is being planted with around 12,000 seedlings of species native to the region as part of an ongoing project to safeguard the fragile ecosystem.

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03LUG

New App to Quantify Sustainability of Coil Coatings

Beckers' Sustainability Index (SI) app rates coil coatings for their functional and material sustainability; supports adherence to building rating schemes such as LEED and BREAM

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03LUG

Plastic nanotechnology: Spain at the forefront of research and development of new graphene-based materials

The public-private collaboration between Spanish companies, technology centres and research organizations has enabled the implementation of a new research initiative in the field of graphene for the development of new industrial applications with high added value and advanced properties.

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03LUG

Axalta Paints China's New Bullet Train Model Fuxing

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global liquid and powder coatings supplier, coats China's new Fuxing model bullet train in collaboration with CRRC Qingdao Sifang Co., Ltd. A CR400AF model with Axalta's bright red Imron coatings along its beltlines departed from Beijing South Railway Station to Shanghai on June 27, welcoming a milestone in China's high-speed railway system.

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03LUG

AkzoNobel adds golden touch to China's high-speed train technology

China's latest generation of high-speed trains is creating a colourful golden blur across the country after AkzoNobel's color expertise was called upon to create a special custom coating.

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03LUG

Top Quality Collection J 20.20, the new collection of powder coatings by Arsonsisi, anticipates forthcoming trends in design, drawing inspiration from iconic colours

Arsonsisi presents its new range of polyester coatings Top Quality Collection J 20.20, with Qualicoat Class 1 certification, which anticipates colour trends for the furniture, design and architecture sectors, with a special collection of 35 iconic colours featuring striking nuances.

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02LUG

HMG Paints begin Graphene Coatings tests

HMG Paints has partnered with Applied Graphene Materials (AGM) to develop and commercialise Graphene containing coatings for a variety of industries.

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