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International Paint Shanghai Celebrates 35 Years in China

AkzoNobel celebrates a long and successful history in China. Marine and protective coatings brand International, part of AkzoNobel, celebrated its 35th year anniversary in China during an event in Shanghai in October 2024. First registered and founded in 1989 in partnership with Shanghai Huayi Fine Chemicals and China State Shipbuilding Equipment & Materials Corporation Ltd, International Paint of Shanghai Co., … Continue reading

January 3, 2025 News

You absolutely must know how and in what scenarios to use cellulose ether!

Cellulose ether is a non-ionic, semi-synthetic polymer that is water-soluble and solvent-soluble. It has different effects in different industries. For example, in chemical building materials, it has the following composite effects:① water retention agent ② thickener ③ leveling ④ film-forming ⑤ binderIn the polyvinyl chloride industry, it is an emulsifier and dispersant; in the pharmaceutical … Continue reading

December 26, 2024 News

American Coatings Association to Host 2025 Coatings Tech Conference in Pittsburgh

This year’s theme is “Coatings and Technologies for a Resilient Future.” The American Coatings Association will host its 2025 CoatingsTech Conference April 28-30, 2025 at the Omni William Penn in Pittsburgh, Pa. This biennial conference features multi-track sessions, industry awards, and presentation opportunities for new developments and research for both industry professionals and students centered … Continue reading

December 24, 2024 News

New 3D printing technique traps CO2 in concrete, boosts strength by 45%

Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have pioneered a 3D concrete printing method that captures and stores carbon dioxide, marking a major step toward reducing the construction industry’s environmental footprint. The innovative technique offers a promising solution to mitigate cement’s massive carbon emissions. The process works by integrating CO₂ and steam—byproducts of industrial … Continue reading

December 20, 2024 News

Analysis of technical problems with ready-mixed high-performance concrete

High-performance concrete is concrete with excellent workability, mechanical properties and durability that is made to meet the specific requirements of construction projects using high-quality conventional raw materials and an optimised mix design, through green production methods and strict construction measures. As an important green building material, the promotion and application of high-performance concrete in infrastructure … Continue reading

December 18, 2024 News

New Low-Carbon Concrete Outperforms Today’s Highway Material While Cutting Costs in Minnesota

A private-public partnership has paved a section of Minnesota road with an experimental low-carbon concrete mixture that resulted in greater strength and lesser cement use, saving money and carbon. Concrete and its most important ingredient, cement, is one of the most carbon-intensive industries on Earth because it’s used so often in construction. It has virtually … Continue reading

December 17, 2024 News