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Extended storage life of strawberries
Scientists have studied the effect of grape derivatives and cross-linked maize starch coatings on the storage life of strawberry fruit.
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Bio-based one-component epoxy resin
Researchers have described a novel high-performance anticorrosive coating from an agro-industrial byproduct.
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Different protective performance of epoxy coating
Scientists have evaluated the influence of organic and inorganic cerium salts on the protective performance of epoxy coating.
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Coatings based on natural antioxidant for meat products
A new review focuses on the application of eco-friendly active films and coatings based on natural antioxidant for meat products.
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ZnO nanoparticles against biofilm and bacteria
A new study has evaluated the in vitro efficacy of green synthesised ZnO nanoparticles against biofilm and virulence of Serratia marcescens.
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Novel self-repairing and anti-corrosive coating
Scientists have presented an ultra-fast self-repairing of anti-corrosive coating based on synergistic effect between cobalt octoate and linseed oil.
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Starch-based coatings for the preservation of fresh produce
A new review portrays the application of starch-based coatings incorporated with antimicrobial agents for the preservation of fruits and vegetables.
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Aloe vera and its use in food preservation and packaging
A contemporary overview presents the scope and prospects of Aloe vera in food preservation and packaging.
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Review: Advances in bioinspired ice-proof surfaces
Bionic superhydrophobic ice-proof surfaces inspired by natural biology show great potential in daily life. They have attracted wide research interest due to their promising and wide applications in offshore...
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Enhanced water vapor permeability of leather coating
Researchers describe moisture-regulating microcapsules that can enhance the water vapor permeability of leather polyurethane coating and thereby improve the comfort.
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Bio-based coating systems as a substitute for petroleum-based products
At the Institute of Wood Technology Dresden (IHD), research is being conducted into the development of bio-based NIPU (Non-Isocyanate Polyurethanes) binders as well as varnishes and oils that can be produced...
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Novel environmentally safe and frost-resistant coatings
Researchers developed a family of more than 80 anti-freezing coatings, which can be easily applied to aluminum, steel, copper, glass, plastic or any industrial surface without preconditioning or expensive...
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Self-sealing coatings for fuel pipelines
Researchers have presented a self-sealing polyurethane coating containing high oil-absorption resin for storage facilities and fuel pipelines.
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Transparent coating with enhanced anti-icing performance
A transparent and non-fluorinated Superhydrophobic coating was developed and applied on different substrates. Methyltriethoxysilane was used to improve the hydrophobic properties of the coating.