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Quartz sand yields nano-SiO₂ for durable anticorrosive coatings
Researchers have developed a cost-effective, eco-friendly route to synthesise nano-spherical silica from natural quartz sand and used it as a filler in water-borne epoxy coatings. The composite significantly...
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Review maps silica’s expanding role in smart anticorrosion coatings
A comprehensive review examines recent advances in silica-based nanomaterials for metal anticorrosion coatings, covering synthesis, surface functionalisation and application as barrier fillers, active...
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Epoxy-based double-layer superhydrophobic coating delivers high mechanical durability and long-term corrosion resistance
A newly developed epoxy-based superhydrophobic coating with an embedded double-layer structure increases bonding strength by 33 % compared with silane-based systems and provides over thirty days of corrosion...
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Tannin-rich pigments enhance electrochemical performance of anticorrosive paint systems
Researchers synthesise zinc tannate pigments from Tara pods and demonstrate that these bio-based complexes outperform conventional anticorrosive pigments. Alkyd primers, in particular, benefit from their...
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Recyclable and self-healing polyurethane coating for marine corrosion protection
A Chinese research team has developed a novel polyurethane composite that combines self-healing, recyclability, and superior corrosion resistance. The material sets a new benchmark for sustainable marine...
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Sensor-based method enables real-time monitoring of corrosion onset in coatings
A novel sensor-based technique allows non-destructive, real-time investigation of transport processes in organic coatings. The Belgian research team validated the approach using advanced electrochemical...
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Innovative nanocontainers enhance corrosion resistance in epoxy coatings
A novel composite epoxy coating featuring magnetic and pH-responsive nanocontainers demonstrates superior corrosion protection and self-healing properties, paving the way for advanced anticorrosion technologies....