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Sustainable anti-corrosion coating systems for steel bridges
A recent study evaluates the long-term sustainability of anticorrosion coating systems for steel bridges, considering performance, costs, and environmental as well as social impacts over a seventy-five-year...
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Shellac coating enhances paperboard barrier properties for food packaging
Natural resin shellac has been shown to significantly improve water and oxygen barrier properties of bagasse paperboard. A two-layer coating with 40 % shellac proved most effective in extending food...
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Fluorene–vanillin hybrid enables fingerprint visualisation and sustainable security printing
A newly developed fluorescent pigment based on fluorene and vanillin enables high-resolution fingerprint detection and can also be used as an eco-friendly offset security ink. The fluorophore combines...
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Fully bio-based superhydrophobic coating enables efficient oil/water separation on cotton fabric
Researchers have developed a novel cotton fabric featuring a superhydrophobic, fully bio-based coating. Based on rosin acid and chitosan nanoparticles, the technology offers efficient oil/water separation...
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Luminescent UV-cured polyurethane acrylates boost silicon solar cell efficiency
A novel UV-cured coating converts ultraviolet light into visible light, increasing the power conversion efficiency of silicon-based solar cells.
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Self-healing polyurethane coating protects flexible fabrics from scratches
A newly developed aromatic Schiff base-functionalised polyurethane repairs scratches within twenty minutes under UV light while enhancing the mechanical durability of cotton and leather surfaces.
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Lignin-based composite coatings enhance UV protection and barrier performance of paper packaging
A new study demonstrates how lignin-based composite coatings significantly improve the strength, barrier properties and UV shielding of cellulosic paper – offering a sustainable pathway for advanced...
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Multifunctional polyurethane coatings boost textile performance and sustainability
A recent review highlights how advanced polyurethane (PU) coatings provide textiles with properties such as flame retardancy, water repellency, antibacterial protection and UV resistance – increasingly...
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Terpene-based wood coatings deliver superior fungal resistance and weather durability
A new study reveals that terpene-derived latex coatings outperform petrochemical systems in fungal protection while offering comparable or enhanced weather resistance.
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Schiff base modified PU coating enhances marine anti-fouling performance
By combining polyurethane with Schiff base modified silicone, a Chinese research team has developed an anti-fouling coating that delivers both robust mechanical properties and improved static anti-fouling...
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Fluorine-free superhydrophobic coatings for bamboo developed
Researchers have developed an environmentally friendly method to make bamboo superhydrophobic using methyltrimethoxysilane (MTMS) – without any fluorinated compounds. The coating shows high resistance...
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Mussel-inspired composite coating extends service life of aircraft bearings
A research team has developed a novel composite coating that protects aircraft bearings against both corrosion and wear. Inspired by mussel adhesion, it combines nanoparticles with organic components to...
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Porous polymer coatings with rifampicin prevent catheter infections
A recent study demonstrates that highly porous PLA coatings loaded with rifampicin can significantly reduce the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infections. Controlled pore formation ensures uniform...
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Advances in superhydrophobic coatings for wood composites
A recent review outlines how superhydrophobic coatings can significantly enhance the performance of wood-based composites. Key elements include nanoparticles, bio-based materials and innovative coating...