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Marine paints presumably a key source of microplastics in the Southern Ocean
Microplastics are everywhere, even in the most remote places. Where do these tiny pieces of plastic come from? Researchers from the University of Basel and the Alfred-Wegener Institute have shown that...
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Optimising the antifouling performance of PEG silicone coatings
Scientists have presented novel antifouling coatings that may have great potential to be applied for marine vessels in line with their low-cost in raw materials and high performance of the final products....
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Preservation of stone artworks from ageing
Researchers have used halloysite nanotubes-based nanocomposites for the hydrophobisation of hydraulic mortar and generated films with perspectives in stone protection.
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New biodegradable film produced from cocoa shell nanofibrils
A new study aims at the future application of cocoa shell nanofibers in the production of edible films, coatings, and packaging materials. It recommends their application in cocoa and chocolate products...
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Eco-friendly flexographic ink for anti-counterfeiting
A new functional ink could be a promising candidate for anti-counterfeiting applications, including food packaging, documents and labels.
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Cathodic protection performance of zinc-rich epoxy coatings
Researchers have presented a study on the influence of graphene on the cathodic protection of zinc-rich epoxy coatings is investigated. Graphene with low content prolongs cathodic protection by decreasing...
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Microcapsules containing essential oil for inhibition of drug-resistant bacteria
A new paper focuses on the fabrication of epoxy coatings loaded with urushiol microcapsules containing essential oil for inhibition of drug-resistant Helicobacter pylori and Staphylococcus aureus.
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Phytic acid for improved flame retardancy of wood
A recently published paper studied the influence of phytic acid on the flame retardancy and the adhesion performance enhancement of poly (vinyl alcohol) hydrogel coating to wood substrate.
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Wear behavior of wood finishing products
Scientists have studied the indentation, scratch and wear behavior of UV-cured wood finishing products – and dentified a relation between the crosslinking density of the topcoat and the overall mechanical...
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Transparent and flexible coatings for anti-graffiti applications
A newly developed coating exhibits excellent anti-graffiti properties, light transmittance and flexibility. It can be applied on different substrates by facile brushing process at room temperature.
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Corrosion protection of brown and green patinated bronze
Researchers have developed two fluoropolymer coatings (FA-MS and FA-MS-SH) for the protection of artificial patinas for outdoor application.
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Scratch-healable automotive clearcoats
A new paper reports a novel scratch-resistant and healable automotive clearcoat that can not only protect the substrate surface but also facilitate scratch repair.
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Icephobic properties of aqueous self-lubricating coatings
Researchers describe an icephobic aqueous coatings containing PEG-PDMS copolymers. Changing the copolymer percentage results in positive effects on the icephobic characteristics.
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Hot waxing treatment for the aging resistance of wood
A novel hot waxing treatment improves the aging resistance of wood surface under UV radiation and water.