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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...
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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