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Issue: August 2011

August 2011

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Waterborne Coatings
14 Industrial relations
Evonik has resolved the problems arising for paint manufacturers to meet low VOC requirements

20 Balancing act
The choice between de-aerators and defoamers are discussed by Air Products, providing novel advantages for formulators and applicators

Biocides & Hygienic Coatings
24 Surface effects
Getting maximum stability of biocides in wet paint and dry film improve the quality of coatings as Thor reports

26 Sticky solutions
The problems asociated with unwanted marine life adhering to ships’ hulls have been researched
28 In the can
Strict regulations and restrictions on traditional active ingredients have been overcome by Dow Microbial Control’s biocide for in-can preservation 

Protective Coatings
31 Thermal barrier
Rosa Raskin discusses the development of reflective coatings via research and nature

Nanoparticles
34 Back on top
This year’s NanoMaterials conference attracted a diverse range of industries, who attended to learn more about the opportunities available

Ink Review
37 News
A round-up of the latest news and products
38 Printer of choice
Reluctance is still evident when choosing printers - benefits to look to solid inks are provided but laser jet appears to remain the favourite
40 Green light
Printing inks are now more eco-friendly as the use of resin technology has provided the move away from VOCs 

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