Development of antibacterial water-borne polymeric coating using iodine complex
Researchers found that a waterborne polymeric coating system using iodine complex has antibacterial properties. With advancements in architectural coatings, the demand for antimicrobial coatings in this sector has increased significantly. The COVID-19 pandemic has also been a primary force behind the increased demand for and production of antimicrobial coatings. Typically, antimicrobial coatings are used to…
Doozy Salts Tropix Fiji Nic Salt
Description Doozy Salts Tropix Fiji Nic Salt is a mesmerising combination of crisp Fuji apple and sweet cucamelon, with a light touch of cucumber. Nic Salts are extracted directly from the natural tobacco leaf versus traditionally being made using a form of artificial nicotine called ‘free base’. Free base nicotine can be quite harsh on the throat and…
Doing Better Than Good: How WHILL is Redefining the Wheelchair
Time to read: 7 min What’s tougher than creating a new product in a well-established market? Creating a new product in a well-established market that happens to be not sexy, and for some even taboo. We’re referring to the wheelchair. Historically, the wheelchair has been associated with disability, old age, or some kind of infirmity.…
Corrosion resistance of a water-borne resin doped with graphene derivatives
A new work reports the effect of adding Graphene Oxide (GO) and reduced Graphene Oxide (rGO) on the corrosion protection provided by a water-borne resin applied on a galvanised steel substrate. Three concentrations, 0.05, 0.1 and 0.15 (all wt%) were tested. The results were markedly affected not only by the concentration of particles but also…
Cautious and targeted approach to acquisitions
The consolidation in the paints and coatings sector continues. Even though the speed and number of transactions declined last year, M&A activity is not absent. By Damir Gagro. Within the chemical industry, strategic buyers and investors have been showing considerable interest in the paints and coatings segment for several years. And thus the industry remains…
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT TYPE OF GEOMEMBRANE?
How to Choose the Right Type of Geomembrane? Geomembranes have become a critical component in modern engineering and environmental projects. These synthetic liners or barriers are widely used to control fluid or gas migration in various industries, including agriculture, mining, construction, and waste management. With their ability to prevent seepage, geomembranes help protect the environment, enhance…
Excel表格技巧:巧用文本函数MIDB 截取指定字符
本教程适用版本:WPS 365 点击免费使用 MIDB函数是一个文本函数,一般用于在字符串中截取字符,其函数能在指定的字符串中从指定位置开始提取指定 个数的字符。 下面和大家讲讲使用这个函数的具体步骤。 以此表为例,假设我们要截取手机号码信息。 >免费升级到企业版,赠超大存储空间 ■ 选中B2单元格,点击插入函数,在查找框中查找并选中MIDB函数,点击确定。 在此, 我们需要填入三个参数。 字符串:需要从中提取字符的文本 开始位置:所要提取字符串的起始位置 字节个数:所要提取字符串的长度 需要注意的是,1个中文文字等于2个字节,而1个英文字母或数字是1个字节。 >免费升级到企业版,赠超大存储空间 ■ 我们在字符串中填入A2。 因为“王小明”是中文文字,1个字相当于2个字节,所以在开始位置填入7。 字节个数填入11。 点击确定,既可看到手机号码被提取出来了。 将光标定位到B2单元格右下角,出现+字形时下拉填充单元格,即可批量提取数据。 Keyword: 微信号检测
Assessing the State of Global Trade: Q&A with Fictiv and Dragon Innovation
Time to read: 2 min The global trade war has been a topic top of mind for nearly all manufacturers and product creators over the last few years, and the topic has started to affect their bottom lines more seriously. Ricardo Ortiz, Fictiv’s International Logistics Lead, joined Dragon Innovation’s VP of Strategic Planning Shawn Chang…
Applied Graphene Materials rebrands as Universal Matter GBR
Building upon the recent acquisition by Universal Matter Inc, Applied Graphene Materials UK Ltd (“AGM”) is changing the company name to Universal Matter GBR Ltd, effective immediately. According to a press statement, AGM has decided to change its company name to Universal Matter GBR Ltd. As the statement reads, the addition of “GBR” represents the…
Experts’ expertise for you
One of the many highlights at the European Coatings Show in Nuremberg in March 2023 will be the Pre-Conference Tutorials. They will take place on 26 March, the evening before the European Coatings Show Conference begins. These tutorials cover the most important topics in coatings and are aimed at newcomers, career changers and those who…