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Surfaces modeled on shark scales: microstructured coating protects against limescale
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a surface coating to which limescale does not adhere to prevent the formation of a closed layer of limescale.
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Bismuth oxide nanoparticles/waterborne polyurethane-coated fabrics for ionizing radiation protection
Researchers have found that the development and application of a coating material of nano-bismuth oxide and water-based polyurethane on lightweight woven fabrics provides promising results for protection...
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Fully bio-based and solvent-free polyester polyol for two-component polyurethane coatings
Researchers found that the development of a completely bio-based and solvent-free polyester polyol is successful and can be used as a drop-in replacement for synthetic polyol.
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Interfacial polymerization using biobased solvents and desalination and organic solvent nanofiltration membranes
Researchers found that the use of bio-based solvents such as cyclopentyl methyl ether (CPME) and 2-methyltetrahydrofuran (2-MeTHF) in interfacial polymerization leads to the production of thin-film-based...
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Coating against limescale: Imparting scalephobicity with rational microtexturing of soft materials
In thermal power plants, limescale deposits significantly reduce the efficiency of the plants: a layer of limescale just 1 mm thick in the pipes of the heat exchangers reduces the efficiency of electricity...
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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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Status quo in oil- and water-resistant paper coatings
A review paper covers a detailed analysis of the water and oil resistance characteristics of several synthetic and naturally occurring polymers and their composites used as paper coatings for food packaging...
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Eco-friendly fabrication of bio copper based superhydrophobic coating on steel metal and its corrosion resistance evaluation
Researchers found that the use of biogenic Cu nanoparticles in combination with a biocompatible process enables an environmentally friendly method of producing superhydrophobic coatings on steel surfaces....
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Powder coatings: “Recent developments offer potential on heat-sensitive substrates”
We spoke to Mehmet Ali Kamacioglu, Global Marketing Director, Powder Coatings Segment, at Jotun about the growth potential and remaining hurdles in powder coatings. Interview by Bettina Hoffmann
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Improved corrosion protection performance of electrophoretic epoxy coatings
A new study shows that electrophoretic epoxy coatings offer improved corrosion protection performance. In the study, polyethylenimine (PEI) was grafted onto the surface of graphene oxide (GO) to produce...
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Antifouling properties of lignin for marine coatings
Study is based on preliminary findings that point toward lignin’s efficacy against seawater organisms.
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Flame-retardant coatings for wood surfaces
Researchers developed water-borne intumescent coatings using adenosine-based phosphonates.
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Micro-nano tower structure for infrared stealth and solar selective coating
Researchers have found that the addition of Mn0.6Ni1.4Co2Oy to the resin improves the thermal stability of the coating and effectively inhibits the movement of the resin's chain segments.