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Corrosion resistance of surface texturing epoxy resin coatings
A recently published study focuses on the corrosion resistance of epoxy resin coatings reinforced with fly ash cenospheres and multiwalled carbon nanotubes.
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Improved wear resistance and anticorrosion properties
Researchers have evaluated the tribological and anticorrosion properties of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) coating reinforced with phenol formaldehyde resin (PF).
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Multifunctional biopolymer coatings inspired by fish skin
A novel biopolymer coating could be potentially utilised as eco-friendly surfaces for drag reduction and anti-biofouling.
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Digital inkjet printing technology for the aircraft industry
A recent study explores the possibilities of digital inkjet printing technology in the aircraft industry for printing complex images, logos and other visual effects directly on the aircraft.
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New edible coating formulation to preserve avocados
A new study describes a novel antimicrobial ZnO nanoparticles-added polysaccharide edible coating for the preservation of postharvest avocado.
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Steel protection by the use of piper betle leaf extract
A recently published work proposes a new inhibitor that can be added to a green corrosion inhibitor system for delivering high corrosion resistance of steel.
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Enhanced protective performance of a waterborne coating
Microcontainers loaded with inhibitors were incorporated into a waterborne matrix to strenghten its protective performance.
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Natural rosin-based zinc resins for marine antifouling
Researchers have recently described the preparation of a rosin-based zinc resin for marine antifouling applications.
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Antifouling strategies based on super phobic polymer materials
In a newly published review, the types of fouling are classified as inorganic fouling, organic fouling, biofouling and composite fouling – and antifouling strategies for these different types are suggested...
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Thermochromic hydrogel for smart windows application
A recent study describes a durable smart window, which provides a comfortable indoor living environment even when the outdoor temperature is high.
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Sepiolite-based superamphiphobic coating
Researchers have presented a novel superamphiphobic coating with excellent robustness, chemical stability and self-cleaning performance.
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Biomimetic sharklet surface for anti biofouling applications
In a recent work, researchers combined 3D printing technology and subsurface-initiated ring opening metathesis polymerisation (ROMP) to construct a multi-scale brush-based antifouling surface.
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Molecular dynamics simulation of peptide adhesion
A recent paper investigates the peptide attachment on several Al-based surfaces for long-term use against biofouling.
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Superhydrophobic and transparent coating with superior durability
A new work describes a highly transparent, superhydrophobic (self-cleaning), mechanically robust, durable hybrid coating for electronic and optical devices.