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Bio-based anti-corrosion coating material for mild steel
Scientists have prepared a highly efficient bio-based anti-corrosion coating material based on a reduced graphene oxide and epoxidised linseed oil nanocomposite.
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Super-hydrophilic anti-fogging layer for greenhouse films
Researchers have presented a polyvinyl alcohol based super-hydrophilic anti-fogging layer for low density polyethylene greenhouse films.
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Extending the lifecycle of implantable electronic devices
Scientists have focused on the protection coating of devices such as cardiac pacemakers and identified the failure mechanism of medical silicone rubber. Water diffusion plays a crucial role in the crack...
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Epoxidised linseed lipids as fast-curing alternative to drying oils
Epoxidised lipids in UV-curable systems can replace drying oils. These UV-curable systems can achieve drying times of only minutes. However, the mechanical properties of the UV-cured films are comparable...
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Novel coating: Flame-retardant, smoke suppression and antibacterial properties
Scientists present an eco-friendly coating based on an intumescent flame-retardant system for viscose fabrics with multi-function properties.
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Antibacterial composite using non-toxic nanomaterial
In order to deal with the challenge of biofilms and its associated infections, it is important to develop some efficient methodology which prevents the formation of biofilms over the surfaces. Now a new...
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Self-healable waterborne polyurethane coatings with high strength
Scientists have developed simultaneously self-healing and photoluminescence waterborne polyurethane coatings based on dual dynamic bonds.
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Healing performance of epoxy coatings
A polyurea-based dual capsule system was employed to develop a highly responsive self-healing coating. The healing agent characteristics significantly control the healing rate and barrier feature of the...
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September issue: Marine coatings in the focus
The September issue of the European Coatings Journal is out. It features a full package on marine coatings: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews.
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Infrared stealth material by a simple coating method
As the infrared stealth effect is affected by both temperature and infrared emissivity, microcapsules with both temperature control and low emissivity were prepared. Coated fabric showed good infrared...
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Transparent wood coating for weathering resistance
A UV-shielding, hydrophobic and transparent coating was developed to improve the weathering resistance properties of wood materials while maintaining the natural aesthetic texture of the wood.
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Sustainable stone protection using a zein-based coating
Researchers have presented an alternative to the most common synthetic treatments used nowadays in stone protection.
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New insights for multifunctional matte WPU coatings
Researchers have presented matte waterborne polyurethane fabric nanocoating that exhibits versatility via mono-layered montmorillonite nanosheets.
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Reducing oxidative effects while drying kiwifruit
A new paper proposes applying pectin coatings enriched with antioxidant compounds as pre-treatment for kiwi (Actinidia deliciosa) drying process.