Technology
COATINGS AND ANTI CORROSION ENGINEERING REVIEW
Scientists at IIT Bombay develop new technique for measuring the coating performance
How often have we not encountered corrosion in some of our devices? Although there would be some coating to prevent them, the performance of the coated material deteriorates over time. These can affect the overall performance of the device itself.
3 min |
August/September 2023
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Introducing Limitless: GLIDDEN Paint by PPG's 'Anything but Yellow' 2024 Color of the Year
PPG (ppgpaints.com) has announced GLIDDENⓇ paint by PPG's 2024 Color of the Year: Limitless (PPG1091-3), a fresh warm hue that holds both the power of a primary color and the essence of a neutral.
2 min |
August/September 2023
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Majority of global maritime industry underestimates the negative impact of biofouling despite latest advice from IMO
Almost two thirds (59%) of the shipping industry underestimate the negative environmental impacts of biofouling, with as much as one in four claiming to know little about the issue, a new report by Jotun has found.
2 min |
August/September 2023
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Antimicrobial paints increasingly in demand due to increased attention being paid to health and hygiene: Future Market Insights Inc.
Future Market Insights (FMI) has forecast the decorative paints market value to surpass US$ 60.27 billion in 2022.
5 min |
August/September 2023
COATINGS AND ANTI CORROSION ENGINEERING REVIEW
External 3-layer polyethylene coating for water carrying steel pipes
Underground steel pipeline are efficient and cost effective mechanism to transport water.
10+ min |
August/September 2023
COATINGS AND ANTI CORROSION ENGINEERING REVIEW
Nanoparticles show significant potential for much stronger, tougher and durable coatings
Ongoing developments in nanotechnology has led to the creation of more cost-effective and efficient nanocoatings, enhancing market demand in the process
10 min |
August/September 2023
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11 power tips to control corrosion and increase quality by 2X
\"Do you know there are approximately 22,000 automotive components, paint plating and coating manufacturers in Asia? And competing with these existing and upcoming manufacturing units is becoming difficult day by day. Manufacturers are unable to earn as much profit as they expect,\" notes Mr Vidur Malbotra, head of sales at Testronix Instruments, who has authored this book - 11 power tips to control corrosion and increase quality by 2X.
2 min |
August/September 2023
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Belzona restores mammoth pipeline through cold bonding
A mammoth pipeline in a petroleum production facility in Thailand suffering from thin wall defects along the weld joints was restored using Belzona 1111 (Super Metal), ensuring the long-term protection of the pipeline's integrity
2 min |
August/September 2023
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'Housing for all,' real estate and a buoyant automotive sector to drive the growth trajectory
Kamdhenu Colour & Coatings Limited, (a wholly owned subsidiary of listed company Kamdhenu Ventures Limited) is engaged in manufacturing and marketing of decorative paints under the brand name Kamdhenu Paints. Mr Saurabh Agarwal, Managing Director, Kamdhenu Paints, in a chat with C&ACER
5 min |
August/September 2023
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BioPowder: Expanding beyond the European market
With the collaboration with Dorfner, BioPowder expects to enter and serve new markets, offering formulators novel solutions with functional, aesthetic, and environmental advantages
6 min |
August/September 2023
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SSPC India to host international conference cum expo along with 20th anniversary celebrations
The Society for Surface Protective Coatings, India (SSPC India) will be celebrating their 20th anniversary along with the 15th International Conference on Surface Protective Coating & Paint Coatings, cum Expo, September 15-16, 2023 at The Lalit Mumbai, next to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Sahar, Andheri (East)
2 min |
June/July 2023
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Paints & Coatings for Sustainability
By embracing sustainability as a core value, the industry can contribute to a more sustainable future by minimizing environmental impact, improving indoor air quality, and promoting responsible and ethical practices throughout the value chain, notes Dr. U. Kamachi Mudali, Chairman, CII-Corrosion Management Committee & Vice Chancellor, Homi Bhabha National Institute, deemed to be University of Department of Atomic Energy, Mumbai in a chat with C&ACER
8 min |
June/July 2023
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Caltech Instruments Pvt Ltd: Dedicated to delivering high-quality products
With a strong focus on quality and precision, Caltech India has established itself as a trusted name in the industry
4 min |
June/July 2023
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The empty quart paint cans market has a favorable impact on the global business
Future Market Insights (FMI) in its latest market analysis forecasts that the paint cans market is likely to manifest a Y-O-Y growth rate of 4.2% in 2023
3 min |
June/July 2023
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Paintable proteins provide environmentally friendly way to protect ship hulls at sea
Within minutes of a ship's hull being submerged in seawater, a complex web of life starts to develop: bacteria, algae, tube worms, barnacles and mussels
3 min |
June/July 2023
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Herts researchers develop building coating that uses bacteria to protect and self-repair against erosion
An innovation for a pioneering new limewash for building surfaces, which uses bacteria to form a barrier against erosion damage, has been developed by University of Hertfordshire researchers
2 min |
June/July 2023
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Researchers develop new metal matrix heat resistant coatings
South Ural State University (SUSU) researchers are developing new compositions and methods for obtaining composite coatings with nonmetal and intermetal high-entropy compounds as part of the New Non-conventional Materials project of the Priority 2030 program
2 min |
June/July 2023
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Berger Paints aims at top 10 rank in global market
Major thrust on growth and product range as company celebrates centenary year later this year
4 min |
June/July 2023
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The why's and how's of protective coatings: An overview
Prof A. S. Khanna discusses the importance, purposes and various classifications of protective coatings
5 min |
June/July 2023
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Oil and gas pipeline construction projects to boost demand for the coatings and corrosion management sector
Increasing pipeline business worldwide and escalating technological developments in the pipeline coatings industry to fuel a robust demand
9 min |
June/July 2023
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New corrosion protection that repairs itself
Skyscrapers, bridges, ships, aeroplanes, cars - everything humans make or build sooner or later decays. The ravages of time are known as corrosion; nothing is safe from it.
3 min |
April/May 2023
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Clean technology pre-treatment lasers: The new tool in surface for superior coating adhesion
Laser systems remove corrosion, grease, residue, and existing coatings from metal surfaces quickly, with less preparation and mess than traditional techniques
6 min |
April/May 2023
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Innovation in coating thickness measurement, hard shell, precise core The new DMP series from Fischer
With the world-wide launch of the new DMP series, Fischer puts an exclamation mark in tactile and non-destructive coating thickness measurement of magnetizable and non-magnetizable base materials
2 min |
April/May 2023
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Preservation of historical structures with MCI® technology!
Over the last 30 years, extensive restoration work has been undertaken on the famous Zagreb Cathedral in Croatia, with ongoing repairs to this day
3 min |
April/May 2023
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ISO/ASME compliant composite pipe repair system - "Belzona SuperWrap II"
Belzona's Senior Technical Service Engineer, Yusuke Nishi, details the properties and testing process behind Belzona's compliant pipe wrap system, Belzona SuperWrap II. The compliant repair solution is designed to restore the strength of holed, weakened and corroded pipe and tank walls
10 min |
April/May 2023
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Game-changer German nanotechnology innovations by NanoQuinn in India
NanoQuinn's innovative nanocoatings provide long-lasting durability and efficacy for protecting assets against a variety of environmental factors, including rust, corrosion, moisture, water leakage, stains, and more
2 min |
April/May 2023
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Corrosion control in the refining industry
For the safe operation of a refinery, all the disciplines need to be together. Whether it is the accounting person or even the pay slip person, we all need to be on the same page or we will have a problem
5 min |
April/May 2023
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The importance of corrosion control in infrastructure and industry
Infrastructure has experienced a tremendous boom as a result of India's necessity and desire for rapid development, and all this provides a major opportunity for the paints, coatings and corrosion mitigation sectors
9 min |
April/May 2023
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Chemical researchers discover catalyst to make renewable paints and coatings
The new catalyst technology is also highly efficient, which means lower costs for manufacturing renewable chemicals.
2 min |
February/March 2023
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New biomaterial coating to tackle packaging waste pollution
Flinders University materials researchers and pioneering German biomaterials developer one-five are using seaweed extracts to develop next-generation biopolymer coating materials that could solve packaging waste dilemmas for the fast-food industry.
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