This research aims to create a surface coating with a relatively low surface energy value that can repel the spike glycoprotein, and also through the use of active chemicals, inactivate the spike glycoprotein as well as viral nucleotides in the coronavirus.

In PCI's podcast with Dan Murad, CEO of The ChemQuest Group, we learn how the coronavirus is affecting the coatings supply chain. What can companies expect in the short and long term, and which coatings segments will be the winners and losers during this pandemic?

BNP Media’s Clear Seas Research division has released the third wave of survey results on how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting the manufacturing industry.

PCI recently spoke with Dan Murad, CEO of The ChemQuest Group, on how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting the coatings supply chain. Listen to our podcast to learn what end-use applications are most affected, who will be the winners and losers as a result of the outbreak, and what companies can do to navigate the situation.

Specialty chemicals provider Perstorp has started the large-scale production of hand sanitizer and surface disinfectant for the Swedish healthcare sector.

TiPMC believes this scenario sets up the TiO2 industry for a roller coaster impact throughout the next several months. The implications of a weaker Chinese economy will be involved in a balancing act with reduced Chinese production and increasing Chinese production costs.