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Development of a polydimethylsiloxane–Eucalyptus essential oil antibacterial coating
Researchers found that the superhydrophobic surfaces impregnated with eucalyptus essence can effectively prevent the colonisation of bacterial colonies and biofilms. These surfaces reduce contamination...
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Increased hydrophilicity and anti-fouling effect of orthokeratology lenses with NVP and PEGMA coating
Researchers found that plasma-enhanced chemical vapour deposition (PECVD) of polymerised 1-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone (NVP) and poly(ethylene glycol) methacrylate (PEGMA) on orthokeratology lenses leads to a...
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Improved corrosion resistance and hydrophobic stability of sol–gel coatings
A recent research proves that the integration of benzoxazine-functionalised silanes into tetraethoxysilane-based sol-gel coatings leads to a significant increase in hydrophobic stability and corrosion...
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Cathodic protection shielding of coated buried pipeline
Researchers have found that characterising the response of organic coatings to mechanical shock is critical to their anti-corrosion performance, particularly in offshore conditions.
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Damage morphology and force-deflection curves for impact loading of thick multilayer organic protective coating systems
Researchers have found that characterising the response of organic coatings to mechanical impact is critical to their corrosion protection performance, particularly in offshore conditions.
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Development of antibacterial waterborne polymeric coating using iodine complex
Researchers found that the development of an antibacterial water-based polymeric coating material using an iodine complex is an effective strategy for inhibiting biofilm formation on surfaces, especially...
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Droplet shedding on hydrophilic and superhydrophobic surfaces under the effect of air shear flow
Researchers found that the behaviour of droplets of different volumes on hydrophilic and superhydrophobic surfaces (SHSs) varies under the influence of air layer flows.
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Numerical and experimental investigation on formation of the film for different die lip configurations in lithium-ion battery electrode slot-die coating
A recent research proves that a smaller coating gap that controls the upstream meniscus between the upstream die edge and the slot exit is beneficial to coating consistency and helps to reduce edge defect...
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Sucrose-derived carbon membranes for sustainable water desalination
Researchers discovered that the carbonisation temperature has a significant influence on the properties of the membrane material and therefore also affects the performance of the water treatment.
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January/February issue: Protective coatings in the focus
The January/February issue of the European Coatings Journal is out and focuses on protective coatings.
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New EC Tech Report: High-performance Polyurethanes
Get up to speed with the latest developments in high-performance polyurethanes thanks to the new multi-media EC Tech Report! Placing special focus on innovative and environmentally friendly formulation...
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A review of high-quality epoxy resins for corrosion-resistant applications
Researchers found that the integration of chemical compounds such as zinc oxide, titanium dioxide and carbon nanotubes into epoxy resin coatings significantly improves corrosion resistance.
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Environmentally friendly alternative to PFAS-based coatings
The Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP) in Greifswald has developed a new method for producing ultra-hydrophobic organosilicon polymer coatings. These coatings are an alternative...