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Sustainable approach for historic paper conservation
A new study portrays cellulose nanocrystals and its hybrid composite with inorganic nanotubes as a green tool for historical paper conservation.
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Superhydrophobic nanocomposite coatings for electrical insulators
A new paper describes the influence of three different kinds of polysiloxane as hydrophobic agent on superhydrophobic coatings for electrical insulators.
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A feasible approach for designing multilayer anti icing systems
Reseachers have presented a scalable high-efficiency multilayered anti-icing/de-icing coating: A superhydrophobic upper layer boosts the performance of a electrothermal system.
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Water transport through epoxy-based powder pipeline coatings
Water can change the molecular structure of polymeric coatings over time and affect the mass transport of other permeants. Hydration of the epoxy network at elevated temperatures increases the aggregate...
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PANI/epoxy coating for the protection of steel in sea water
A double-layer coating composed of an inner polyaniline (PANI) and outer epoxy layer, was investigated as a potential “smart” coating for corrosion protection of carbon steel (CS) in an aqueous 3.5...
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Comparison: Sol-silicate paints versus organic paints
Researchers have studied the durability of sol-silicate versus organic paints after outdoor and ultraviolet radiation exposures.
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Porous silicone-based organogel against biofouling
A new study presents a foaming process-induced organogel for low biofouling adhesion with improved long-term stability.
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Fluorescent self-healing waterborne polyurethane
A recently cunducted study focuses on a fluorescent polyurethane based on naphthalimide derivatives and its application in anti-counterfeiting.
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Wood coatings: Improving surface durability
Water repellency and weather resistance are key performance metrics for exterior wood coatings. We spoke to Rich Czarnecki, vice president at Micro Powders, about trends and challenges in wood coatings....
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Epoxy-based antifouling coating
A new study describes the effects of the chemical composition on the hydrophobicity and antifouling performance of epoxy-based self-stratifying nanocomposite coatings.
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We still see the impact of the disruptions along the entire value chain
How is the situation regarding automotive coatings currently? We spoke to Frank Naber, Head of Automotive Coatings Solutions EMEA BASF, about challenges and changes in the sector.
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Novel ecofriendly antifouling brush surfaces
Researchers have presented a graphene-based ternary nanocomposite coating as ecofriendly antifouling brush surfaces.
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Polyurethane films as antibacterial and protective coatings
A new study describes the fabrication of CNTs/TiO2/polyurethane films for the protection of steel surfaces.
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Novel protective coating for bamboo
Scientists portray a transparent, hard-wearing and bio-based organic/silica hybrid coating for bamboo with enhanced flame retardant and antifungal properties.