New research published in the journal Physical Review Letters has described a new physical mechanism that separates particles according to their size during the drying of wet coatings.
The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) is working with major specialty chemical manufacturer Croda Europe, NiTech Solutions and The University of Cambridge’s Institute for Manufacturing on a collaborative research and development project to develop a novel method for the continuous production of a range of market-leading surfactants.
The British Coatings Federation has started targeting the Asian market with its unique distance-learning proposition for technicians and research and development staff in the global coatings community.
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has launched an in-depth report on the UK coatings industry’s progress in addressing the sustainability challenges faced by the sector, unveiling the report at its annual awards dinner in Cheshire on November 25.
Carbon monoxide-rich exhaust gases from steel plants are only being reclaimed to a minor extent as power or heat. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute have developed a new recycling process for this materially unused carbon resource.
On November 19, the British Coatings Federation (BCF) launched its recommendations and interim report on how to create a circular economy for leftover paint at the House of Commons.
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) presented its PaintCare program at the Inaugural Launch event for the G7 Alliance for Resource Efficiency event in Berlin on October 2.
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has launched a “Business Confidence Index” based on data gathered from members over the last three years. A third consecutive quarter with dropping confidence levels reflects the fact that UK manufacturing is struggling with reduced output and dwindling foreign demand for UK goods.
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) Marine Coatings Group is launching a survey addressing concerns that authorities may decide to restrict the application and use of antifouling paints to strictly professional applicators and organizations.