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Fly ash in superhydrophobic coatings
A recent study presents the high-valued utilisation of fly ash for preparing mechanically robust and superhydrophobic coatings.
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Novel sustainable protective wood coating
A new paper presents an eco-friendly biocarbon/tung oil coatings with hydrophobic and UV-shielding properties for outdoor wood substrates.
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Polyurethane in silicone rubber for enhanced coating performances
Researchers have produced a highly adhesive and mechanically stable coating with dual-functional antifouling/anticorrosive performances by incorporating polyurethane chains into a silicone rubber framework....
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Eco-friendly paper protection coating
A new study presents cross-linked chitosan/tannin extract as a biodegradable and repulpable coating for paper with excellent oil-resistance, gas barrier and UV-shielding.
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Durable coatings for antimicrobial fabrics
A new study presents an efficient and versatile approach for producing durable antimicrobial fabrics. The modification has little or no influence on other properties of the fabric.
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Review: Fire-resistant and flame-retardant surfaces
A new review sheds light on the state-of-the-art of fire-resistant and flame-retardant surface finishing of polymers and textiles.
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New ultra-transparent, hard and antibacterial coating
Researchers have developed a facile approach to fabricate multifunctional coating that has potential application in vehicle glass, mobile screens, building wall, furniture and other fields to endow outstanding...
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Measuring the dust adhesion on sun reflecting mirrors
Researchers have assessed the dust adhesion forces on hydrophilic and hydrophobic glasses at two representative solar power sites in Morocco.
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Water-based resins for fire protection
A new study focuses on the performance of different water-based resins in the formulation of intumescent coatings for passive fire protection.
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On the way to better water-based anti-corrosion coatings
Researchers have studied the coupled effect of water absorption and ion transport in hydrated latex anti-corrosion coatings.
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Epoxy resin coating with good lubricity
Researchers have equipped epoxy resin composite coatings with steady superlubricity by adding polydimethylsiloxane.
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Edible coating for fruit preservation
Researchers have presented a new way of strawberry preservation by using a combination of yam bean starch, essential oil, and calcium propionate.
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Jatropha oil in anti-corrosion coatings
During a recent study, bio-based acrylated and epoxidised jatropha oil was incorporated with graphene nanoplatelets to formulate corrosion resistance coatings.
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Novel eco-friendly antifouling coatings
A new study presents self-renewable amphiphilic coatings with low water swelling and excellent biofilm prevention properties.