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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.
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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...
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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.