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Recent progress in stimulus-responsive superhydrophobic surfaces
A new review outlines the current advanced research on stimulus-responsive superhydrophobic surfaces. The problems, challenges and future research directions are concluded and prospected.
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Phytic acid coatings on magnesium alloy
A new review portrays recent developments of biodegradable phytic acid conversion coatings on magnesium alloy for temporary orthopedic implants.
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Enhancing weathering resistance of UV-curable coatings
Aiming to enhance the weathering resistance of UV curable coatings, a new study prepared a series of UV-curable composite coatings using TiO2 particles as filler and systematically evaluated the influences...
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Transparent fire retardant coatings
Researchers have presented the facile fabrication of multifunctional transparent fire-retardant coatings with excellent fire resistance, antibacterial and anti-aging properties.
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Nanodroplets with remarkable antibacterial and lubrication properties
A new study describes bioinspired zwitterionic dopamine-functionalised liquid-metal nanodroplets to be used in antifouling applications.
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Films for passive de-icing and electromagnetic shielding
Scientists have developed conductive and superhydrophobic Ag/PDMS films with high stability for passive de-icing and electromagnetic shielding. Their high electromagnetic shielding effectiveness has been...
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Novel bio-based antifouling spray coating
Researchers have established a simple yet effective and stable antifouling spray coating method using the sulfated polysaccharide Fucoidan.
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Novel microcapsules for the performance expansion of epoxy coatings
A recently conducted research aims to improve the protective performance of coatings in harsh corrosive conditions by using functionalised self-healing microcapsules.
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Promoting the antifouling effect of cuprous oxide
A new paper reports a composite coating made of cuprous oxide, biochar and styrene-acrylic resin. Microalgae Spirulina platensis was used to prepare the biochar.
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Optimisation of adhesion to improve steel corrosion protection
A new study focuses on the possibility of using siloxane resins with epoxy modification to delay corrosion of metal substrates for hydraulic applications.
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Protecting wood by thyme essential oil
Researchers have presented a method of improving the fungal decay resistance of solvent and waterborne polyurethane-coated wood by microencapsulated thyme essential oil.
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Studying the stability of water-based architectural paint
A new study focuses on the investigation of the effect of the type of pigment/extender on the stability of high pigment volume concentration water-based architectural paint.
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Coating against microbial fouling of concrete surfaces
In a new paper, a GO/IBTS composite emulsion against microbial fouling of concrete surfaces in marine tidal areas was prepared by sol–gel method with graphene oxide (GO) and isobutyltriethoxysilane (IBTS)...
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Recent developments in the anti-graffiti coatings
An anti-graffiti coating (AGC) is a protective layer applied on the surface (all types including cultural heritage and metallics) to limit possible vandalism phenomena. A recently published review gives...