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Self-healing microcapsules for polymer coatings on spacecraft
Researchers have introduced UV-triggered self-healing SiO2/PDA hybrid microcapsules with both enhanced UV-shielding ability and improved compatibility for epoxy resin coatings.
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Mechanical properties of waterborne coatings
A recent study is dedicated to the effects of environmental conditions on the micro-mechanical properties of waterborne colloidal polymer coatings.
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Review: Recent advancements of edible fruit coatings
A recently published review examines the potential of engineered nanostructured biopolymer based coatings for perishable fruits.
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Alginate salts in water-based architectural coatings
Scientists have evaluated the effect of different alginate salts on the rheological and tensile properties of waterborne paints.
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Universal polysiloxane additives for self-cleaning surfaces
Four novel additives and 16 different compositions have been evaluated in a new study for their self-cleaning performance toward UV curable coatings. The prepared additives showed excellent water, vegetable...
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Current trends on inorganic-polymer nanocomposite coatings
A recently published review highlights the most important advances in the development and manufacture of advanced hybrid polymer-inorganic layered anticorrosion coatings for marine applications.
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Soy castor oil based fire safety UV curable coatings
Researchers have presented an efficient halogen-free reactive flame-retardant active diluent for oil-based fire safety coatings.
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Enhanced scratch resistance in automotive clear coatings
Researchers have described an enhanced wear resistance in automotive clear coatings by modifying a crosslinked polyurethane network with branched flexible oligomers.
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Cotton fabrics flame retardancy via gelatin
Reseachers describe a gelatin based layer by layer assembly for a sustainable solution to an enhanced cotton fabrics flame retardancy.
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Epoxy thermosets for wood protective coatings
A new study describes eco-friendly epoxy thermosets derived from vegetable oils for wood protective coatings.
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Novel plant oil-based polymers as binders for artist paints
A series of plant oil based polyvinyl ethers were synthesised and evaluated as potential replacements for linseed oil in artists' paints. The paints showed controllable drying behavior and low yellowness....
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Enhanced anticorrosion performance of zinc rich epoxy coatings
A zinc-rich epoxy coating was modified by stainless steel flakes. The flakes enhanced the barrier property and the cathodic protection ability.
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Review: Universal antiviral surface solution against COVID-19
There is a global demand for antiviral coatings over daily handling surfaces to protect from viral contamination. A new review portraits progresses and key findings on antiviral nanocoatings especially...
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Sustainable and flame-retardant wood coating
A recent work presents sustainable, high-performance, flame-retardant waterborne wood coatings via a phytic acid based green curing agent.