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Phosphorylated tannin-based fire protection coatings
The aim of of a new study was to evaluate the performance of intumescent coatings based on chemically modified tannin in passive fire protection.
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Architectural coatings: Actively catching impurities
Even without the Corona pandemic health topics where a major public interest. Since we spend most of our life indoors, it is worth looking at architectural coatings and if they can contribute to a healthier...
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Powder coated surfaces with stable metal shine via microwave energy
During a new study, aluminum flakes were bonded with hybrid, polyester, and PVDF base coating particles by the microwave bonding method.
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Novel durable oleophobic epoxy coating
Researchers successfully prepared a dynamically oleophobic epoxy coating with low contact angle hysteresis (≤ 5.2°) for different low surface-tension liquids.
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Manufacturing of robust superhydrophobic wood surfaces
Scientists describe a novel superhydrophobic wood surface based on a PEG–functionalised SiO2/PVA/PAA/Fluoropolymer hybrid transparent coating.
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Improving printing performance on linen fabric
Researchers report on the construction of a new surface on linen fabric by hydroxyethyl cellulose for improving the inkjet printing performance of reactive dyes.
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A new epoxy acrylic self-crosslinking polymer in leather finishing
A new study examines the impact on occupational health of the use of polyaziridine in leather finishing compared with a new epoxy acrylic self-crosslinking polymer.
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How to increase the water-based share in wood coatings
How can wood coatings become more sustainable? One way is to increase the use of water-based systems, even though many wood coatings are already water-based. We spoke with experts about this question and...
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Anticorrosive painting system constructed on a porous silica pretreatment layer
Scientists decribe an anticorrosive painting system which is based on a silica film that is prepared by a facile and versatile alkaline catalysis method.
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Resistance of paints used in urban artworks
A recent study focuses on the influence of paint composition and substrate on the resistance of paints used in urban artworks.
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Polymer with fouling resistance for antifouling coatings
A degradable hyperbranched antifouling polymer (DHAP) has been synthesised using RAFT polymerisation. The DHAP coating showed excellent antibacterial and anti-biofilm properties.
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Teknos and Brightplus develop novel solutions for food packaging
Coating manufacturer Teknos is developing a new, bio-based barrier coating for food packaging together with biosourced materials company Brightplus. The objective of the cooperation is to develop bio-based...
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Fire-retardant and self-healing plywood coatings
Researchers have presented a dual-functional intumescent fire-retardant and self-healing water-based plywood coating.
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Fluorine-free anti-droplet surface modification
Scientists describe an anti-droplet surface modification by hexadecyltrimethoxysilane-modified silica nanoparticles-coated carbon nanofibers for self-cleaning applications.