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Weather resistant multifunctional nanocomposite
Researchers exhibit a flexible epoxy graphene thermoset with excellent weather and corrosion resistance.
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Sodium alginate as thickener in water paint formulations
Scientists describe the interaction of sodium alginate thickener with components of architectural water-based coatings.
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Innovative thermal insulation coatings
Thermal insulation coatings based on microporous particles from Pickering emulsion polymerisation have been decribes in a recent study.
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Novel injectable adhesive gel for wound healing
A new study portrays a surgical antibacterial bioadhesive for a broad range of medical applications.
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March issue: Architectural coatings in the focus
The March issue of the European Coatings Journal is out. It features a full package on architectural coatings: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews. The magazine is also available...
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Preparation of chitosan-reduced graphene oxide microcapsules
An actual paper describes the reparation of chitosan-reduced graphene oxide (CS-RGO) microcapsules and its application in self-healing coatings.
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Anticorrosive epoxy coating on carbon steel
A new study examines the anticorrosive behavior of an epoxy coating modified with hydrophobic nano-silica on phosphatised carbon steel.
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Toppan develops adhesive for digital printing
Toppan Printing has developed a high-strength adhesive for digital printing. It is suitable for retort sterilisation, boiling sterilisation and heating in microwave ovens, thus expanding applications for...
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Durability enhancement of low ice adhesion polymeric coatings
Researchers have developed and investigated polyurethane-based nanocomposite and fibre-reinforced coatings to understand the deteriorating behaviour of the coatings under rigorous impinging erosion tests....
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Protective ship coatings as an underestimated source of microplastic pollution
Shipping traffic can be a major source of tiny plastic particles floating in the sea, especially out in the open ocean. Scientists now provide an overview of microplastics mass distribution in the North...
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Which is the optimal surface for drag reduction?
A new review article gives an overview of different types of bioinspired surfaces for drag reduction and their usability for practical applications.
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Development of long term durability anticorrosive coating
Scientists report the preparation of GO composite coating with an orderly layered nanostructure by cathodic electrophoretic deposition to get long-term durability anticorrosive coatings.
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Properties of modified epoxy resin coated OPC concrete
In a new study, a novel TiO2-graphene modified epoxy resin employed as coatings for ordinary Portland cement (OPC) concrete was fabricated with three different dosages.
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Enhancing the hydrophobicity and strength of paper
Laccase-catalysed chitosan-monophenol copolymer as a coating on paper enhances its hydrophobicity and strength.