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Antifouling efficacy of coatings is site-dependent
Scientists have compared the efficiency of biocides in the Atlantic and the Mediterranean - with surprising results.
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Virtual conference on protective coatings
On 8 and 9 March the European Coatings WebForum Protective coatings - sustainable solutions for the future will take place. The virtual conference aims to provide a comprehensive market overview and insights...
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Transparent nanocomposites for optoelectronic applications
A recent study focuses on high-performance nanocomposites based on robust organic nanoparticles for optoelectronic applications.
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Review: Antifouling properties of epoxy coatings
A recently published review discusses various types of epoxy-based antifouling coatings as cost-effective and environmentally sustainable solution to biofouling.
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Robust and thermally stable hydrophobicity
Researchers report on a robust surface with thermally stable hydrophobicity enabled by electrosprayed fluorinated SiO2 particles.
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Novel mosquito repellent upholstery fabrics
The aim of a recent study was to prepare insect repellent textiles by coating and printing and to compare the application methods.
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Enhancing the weathering durability of wood
Reseachers have studied the durability enhancement of wood by using bark extracts as natural UV absorbers in waterborne acrylic coating.
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Modeling the penetration of polymer into paper during extrusion coating
A simple model based on Darcy’s law has been proposed to predict the penetration of polyethylene into paper and paper.
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Modification of natural gums for application as corrosion inhibitor
Scientists have published a survey of the work done on some gums in their pure and modified form as an efficient corrosion inhibitor.
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Review: Advances in steel surface treatment via green conversion coatings
A new a review study focuses on recent advances in the steel surface treatment via novel/green conversion coatings for anti-corrosion applications.
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Waterborne barrier coatings on cellulose nanofiber layers
Layers of cellulose nanofibers have great potential to be used in food packaging applications because of their oxygen and grease barrier properties. But they have to be protected against moisture.
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Nanocomposites for anti-icing application
Researchers have described durable and robust PVDF-HFP/SiO2/CNTs nanocomposites for anti-icing application and invested their water repellency, icing delay and ice adhesion.
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Surfaces disinfected with light protect against bacteria and viruses
By combining copper-doped titanium dioxide with layered silicates, a synergistic effect was observed that brings pathogenic bacteria and viruses more effectively into contact with catalysts and accelerates...
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Adhesives: “The focus is clearly on resource efficiency”
Debonding on demand is one of the key trends in adhesives, says Dr Matthias Popp of the Fraunhofer IFAM Institute in Germany. What is the current status quo and other developments in adhesives?