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Manganese-doped zinc molybdate with synergistic corrosion resistance effects
Zinc molybdate (ZM) materials modified with different elements have a variety of properties, and therefore the study of metal elements modification for improvement in corrosion protection of ZM can be...
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Susceptibility of wood to mold and blue stain fungi
Researchers have studied the susceptibility of surface-modified superhydrophobic wood and acetylated wood to mold and blue stain fungi.
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Modified: Antimicrobial PET material
Researchers desrcibe the plasma deposition of silver nanoparticles onto PET surfaces for the preparation of antimicrobial materials.
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Robust superhydrophilic antifogging coatings by a facile sol–gel method
In a new study, a simple one-step sol–gel process was applied to synthesise Silicon dioxide-based superhydrophilic antifogging coatings on glass substrates.
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Chitosan on recycled paper and its impact on packaging properties
A recent study explored chitosan, a biodegradable nontoxic biopolymer, at different dosages for surface treatment of recycled paper to improve various properties relevant to packaging.
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Bio-based flame-retardant coatings
Researchers have presented novel bio-based phosphorous-containing UV-curable flame-retardant coatings.
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Waterborne resin to enhance the fire resistance of plywood
A new work has focused on the thermal properties of an intumescent coating with waterborne melamine-acrylic emulsion resin for plywood.
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Sustainable barrier paper coating for food packaging
A new review article describes recent progresses in sustainable barrier paper coatings for food packaging applications.
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Correlation between curing behavior and properties
Researchers have investigated the correlation between the curing behavior and the properties of acrylic powder coatings.
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Cyclic carbonates as crosslinkers for biobased feedstocks
For a successful and competitive application of bio-based adhesive systems in the wood-based panel industry, reactive, preferably water-soluble crosslinkers are required, which also cure thermally with...
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Coated acrylic fabric for antimicrobial and antioxidant textiles
There is an increase in public awareness of functional textiles, which strive to produce innovative fabrics for specific applications. A recent study introcuces Polydopamine-AgNPs coated acrylic fabric...
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Novel smart composite coating for magnesium alloys
Researchers report a smart composite coating with self-reporting and self-healing functions to enhance the corrosion protection for magnesium alloys.
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“Surface treatments are needed that do not alter the visual impression but enhance resistance“
We spoke to Dr Gerhard Grüll, head of department at Holzforschung Austria, about sustainability and other drivers of innovation in wood coatings. Interview by Bettina Hoffmann
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Improving corrosion resistance of epoxy coating
A recent study describes an improved corrosion resistance of epoxy coating by optimising the stress distribution and dispersion of Silicon dioxide filler.