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High solid waterborne automotive base coat

As a new paper reveals, an excellent metallic effect can be realised with high solid aqueous automotive base coats.

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New podcast episode: Latest Developments in wood coatings

In the latest episode of the European Coatings podcast, we talk to coatings expert Peter Collins about current developments in wood coatings.

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Higher tensile strength of cotton yarn

Scientists have improved the tensile strength of cotton via polymeric coating and crosslinking. The tensile strength of the yarn increased up to 56%.

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Efficiency enhancement of slow release of fertiliser

A recent work describes an efficiency enhancement of fertiliser release using nanozeolite–chitosan/sago starch-based biopolymer composite.

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Self-polishing antifouling coating

Researchers present a novel antifouling coating based on a self-polishing zinc-polyurethane copolymer.

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Making cotton fabrics more durable in outdoor environments

Scientists have investigated UV-curable cellulose acetate butyrate-based oligomers and their use for cotton fabric coatings.

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Algae extracts for the formulation of environmentally friendly antifouling coatings

During a recent study, different constituents of four algal species were used as active biocides in paint formulations for preparing environmentally safe antifouling marine paints.

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Composite coating with superior antibacterial and anti-biofouling properties

Scientists report the fabrication of a graphene oxide (GO)/polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) composite coating on 316L stainless steel (SS) with superior antibacterial and anti-biofouling performance using electrophoretic...

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October issue: Water-borne coatings in the focus

The October issue of the European Coatings Journal is out. It features a full package on water-borne coatings: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews.

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Accelerated test method for dirt pick-up resistance

Dirt pick-up is a long-standing issue for exterior architectural coatings. Researchers have now developmed an accelerated test method for the dirt pick-up resistance of coating formulations.