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Effects of conductive polymers in coatings with zinc particles
The objective of a new work was to compare the anticorrosion effects of organic coatings containing zinc metal consisting of either lamellar particles or isometric particles and to reduce the zinc metal...
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Cardanol-based polybenzoxazine superhydrophobic coating
Cardanol-based polybenzoxazine and amino-modified silica nanoparticles were combined to develop a superhydrophobic coating (PC-a/SiO2) on mild steel for anti-corrosion coating application.
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Influence of filler effect on the sulfate requirement of blended cements
A recently published study investigates the mechanism behind the impact of two SCMs on the sulfate balance of blended cements.
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UV-stable electrocoats for corrosion protection and structural bonding
As part of a research project, scientists developed new coating technologies for mobile machinery for ACE, e.g. agricultural machines.
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The role of calcium on the formation of alkali-silica reaction products
In a recently published study, thermodynamic data for synthesised ASR products (i.e., K-shlykovite, Na-shlykovite and ASR-P1) at 80 °C are determined.
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Epoxy adhesives for metal-polymer lap-joint applications
In a new work, epoxy formulations containing phenolic resin, recycled tire powder, and clay nanoplatelets were optimised based on L9 Taguchi experimental design approach.
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Generation of durable easy-to-clean coatings on foils
A novel and durable easy-to-clean coating based on a UV-curable clearcoat with incorporated SiO2 particles and a thin functional polymer coating based on a zwitterionic phosphorylcholine was developed...
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Influence of carbonation on the chloride ingress into concrete
A current paper investigates the combined action of carbonation and chloride ingress in concrete under stable moisture state.
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New biocide compounds to fight against hospital infections
The "Multicide" Project will enable the development of new biocide compounds to fight against hospital infections.
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Link between gas diffusion and carbonation in hardened cement pastes
The influence of atmospheric carbonation on gas diffusion was investigated using four hardened cement pastes (CEM I, CEM III/A, CEM V/A, and a low-alkalinity binder) with common water-to-binder ratio (0.4)....
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Automotive coatings: “Adhere to radar regulations
The market for automotive coatings is currently under pressure. However, there is no time to rest and the need for innovations is high. We spoke with experts from BASF Coatings and DSM Coatings about automation...
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A phosphorus-containing reactive agent for UV-curable wood coating
Researchers have recently developed a phosphorus-containing reactive agent for UV-curing, flame-retardant wood coatings.
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Investigation of TRC tensile response by acoustic emission
The fracture processes on coupons of glass-fibre textile reinforced cementitious (TRC) matrix composites under tension are revealed using acoustic emission monitoring (AE) method.
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Water-borne bio-based epoxy coatings for metallic substrates
In a recently published work, an environmentally-friendly hydrophobic coating was developed based on a bio-based epoxy with addition of nanoparticles, a silane coupling agent (3-glycidyloxypropyl) trimethoxysilane...