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Antimicrobial acrylic coating modified with guanidinium oligomer

Researchers describe the preparation and the properties of an antimicrobial acrylic coating modified with guanidinium oligomer.

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Intumescent coatings for steel fire protection

Scientists report on intumescent fire protection coatings using epoxy, alkyd, acrylic, silicone, and silicone–epoxy hybrid resins.

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Transparent clay-polymer hybrid coatings on PET film

Scientists describe the fabrication of clay-polymer hybrid coatings on PET film to enhance flame retardancy and oxygen barrier properties.

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Antibacterial properties of synthesised cyclic and linear cationic copolymers

Cationic polymers are one of the main classes of materials investigated against bacteria through the membrane-lysis mechanism.

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Multifunctional adhesive with tissue adhesion properties

Scientists report on a supramolecular copolymer based on small molecules, used for a multifunctional adhesive and rapid hemostasis.

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Beardow Adams introduce enhanced version of anti-graffiti coating

Beardow Adams has created a one coat sacrificial coating that protects buildings and structures from graffiti and environmental pollution.

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Anti-corrosion reinforcement of water-borne polyurethane coating

Researchers describe the anti-corrosion reinforcement of a water-borne polyurethane coating with polymerised graphene oxide.

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Progress and challenges in self-healing cementitious materials

A review reports on the latest developments in cement research related to the synthesis of cement and concrete materials with autogenous healing and/or self-healing capability.

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Development of a facile and bi-functional superhydrophobic suspension

Researchers report on a superhydrophobic suspension and its application in superhydrophobic coatings and aerogels in high-efficiency oil–water separation.

Research proves that certain bacteria in concrete can inhibit the corrosion of reinforcing steel.
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Carbon-containing-titania coated stainless steel

Scientists describe stainless steel prepared by high voltage powder spray coating and its adhesion phenomena.

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Pushing the boundaries to enable more and more challenging applications

Water-borne coatings are state of the art for many applications. However, there are several others, where solvent-borne coatings are still the way to go. We spoke with Florian Lunzer, Head of corporate...

The liquid pressure-sensitive adhesives combine the strengths of liquid adhesives with those of tapes.
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Delo launches liquid pressure-sensitive adhesives for the electronics industry

Delo has developed adhesives that have similar properties to (double-sided) adhesive tapes but are applied in liquid form.

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A promising self-assembly PTFE coating for effective large-scale deicing

An electrostatic attraction self-assembly method was used successfully for the fabrication of thin PTFE coating, which could be a promising material for large-scale deicing.

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A promising self-assembly PTFE coating for effective large-scale deicing

An electrostatic attraction self-assembly method was used successfully for the fabrication of thin PTFE coating, which could be a promising material for large-scale deicing.