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Novel way to protect aircraft
In a new work, multi-layer polyurethane silica gradient coatings were prepared using doping treatment with silica particles of different sizes and concentrations to hinder the transmission of heat and...
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Photoactive coating to prevent bacterial biofilms
A new study aims at developing photoactive coatings based on carbon quantum dots (CQDs) and waterborne polyurethane (WPU), capable of preventing the formation of bacterial biofilms.
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Oyster shells to form flame-retardant epoxy
Scientists have demonstrated the facile construction of a phosphorus-free and green organic-inorganic hybrid flame-retardant system.
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Interview: “The construction industry is a conservative field
Performance is a key factor when it comes to convincing customers. Alexandre Franceschini, Technical Support Manager for Southern Europe at Imerys, knows what advantages and limitations dry-mix can bring...
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Mechanochemical stable coating for lasting corrosion protection
Researchers have prepared a superhydrophobic coating from fluorine-free and environmentally friendly materials. The mechanochemical stability of the coating was achieved through the encapsulation of epoxy...
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Tung oil-based coatings towards sustainable paper packaging materials
Researchers present photopolymerisable bio-based coatings for paper-based packaging materials. The obtained coatings confer high hydrophobicity and papers with improved air barrier and mechanical properties...
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Novel nanocontainer to store corrosion inhibitors
Researchers have proposed a novel electrochemically assisted deposition technique (EAT) to construct graphene-based nanocontainers to store corrosion inhibitors.
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Printing inks: “We are working on PTFE-free wax additives”
Due to current regulations, ink formulators and manufacturers need to adapt their ink technologies to be compliant, says Dr Gehan Eltanany, Technical Marketing Manager Performance Coatings at Lubrizol...
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Prevention of marine corrosion with graphene-based polymer coatings
A new review discusses graphene and its composite as an anticorrosive coating for marine applications.
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Flexible coating for cork floor
Traditional wood coatings are not suitable for cork floors. Researchers have now physically dispersed two kinds of nanocellulose in WPU coating to meet the requirement of elastic deformation of cork floor....
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Enhancing the anti-corrosion property of epoxy resin
A new work depicts a modification method by using nanofillers for simultaneously improving the barrier and corrosion inhibition in epoxy coatings.
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Mussel-inspired long-term anticorrosion
A new study describes the mussel-inspired preparation of superhydrophobic mica nanosheets for long-term anticorrosion and self-healing performance of epoxy coatings.
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Enhanced performances of polymer composite coating for rusted metallic substrates
Researchers report enhanced adhesive and anti-corrosive performances of polymer composite coating for rusted metallic substrates by capillary filling.
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Thermo-responsive coatings to warn against critical temperature states
A new study introduces thermo-responsive polymer coatings for an early warning against critical temperature states of thermo-sensitive electronic devices with metal oxide (MOx) gas sensors.