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Electrodeposition coating for self-cleaning, anti-graffiti and corrosion protection
In a new study, a UV-curable anti-smudge cathodic electrophoretic coating was developed by free radical copolymerisation of various acrylic monomers using heptadecafluorodecyl acrylate (FOEA) as a functional...
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Stretchable conductive membranes for bioreactor applications
Researchers have described the deposition of polypyrrole on wrinkled polydimethylsiloxane to fabricate stretchable conductive membranes for multifunctional bioreactor applications.
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Interview powder coatings: trend towards higher-end applications
Developments will be driven by the need to reduce energy demand, costs, and the carbon footprint. Our editor Kirsten Wrede spoke to Alessandro Vulcano, Global Sector Head Liquid Systems at Birla Carbon,...
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Non-halogenated flame retardants for wood coatings
A new review article focuses on non-halogenated UV-curable flame retardants for wood coating applications.
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Design of anti-mildew microcapsules
Researchers have presented anti-mildew microcapsules with chitosan as encapsulant for advanced electronic packaging epoxy coating.
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Graphene oxide modified tung oil-based vinyl ester coating
Researchers have portrayed a graphene oxide modified vinyl ester coating based on tung oil-with an improved anti-corrosion performance.
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From tea to resistant epoxy coatings
A new study introduces tea polyphenol radical scavenger loaded UV absorber for corrosion resistant and weathering resistant epoxy coating fabrication.
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Delamination mechanisms under the co-existence of alternating stress and corrosion
In a new work, the delamination behavior of a defective coating in the coexistence of alternating stress and electrochemical corrosion was studied in a novel experimental setup in which the electrochemical...
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“Helping to increase energy savings or enable high-speed, high-throughput applications”
Dmitry Chernyshov, Lead Application Development Engineer at Momentive, expands on currents trends and challenges in the protective coatings sector.
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Interview: Efficiency is main driver for architectural coatings
The wish-list of desired properties for architectural coatings is growing longer, but the focus is always on the environment. Oliver Peters, Head of Applied Research & Technology Architectural and...
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Enhanced anticorrosive performance of epoxy coatings
Researchers recently described the the preparation of modified montmorillonite/graphene oxide composites to enhance the anticorrosive performance of epoxy coatings.
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New Review: Common optical fibre coatings
From acrylates to silicones: A new review provides a comparison among four most utilised, commercially available types of coating material for optical fibre coatings used for normal to harsh environments....
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Advances in self-healing anticorrosive coatings
A new review article gives a comprehensive overview of the advances of design and application in self-healing anticorrosive coating.
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Coffee against marine biofouling
Researchers have reported a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) coating with coffee as antifoulant.