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Modified Schiff base epoxy resins
Scientists have recently been working on the application of new modified Schiff base epoxy resins as organic coatings.
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Hydration of Portland cement
A new study deals with the hydration of ternary Portland cement mixtures containing metakaolin and sodium bentonite.
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Anti-corrosive bio-coatings based on quercetin
In a present investigation "phytochemical” quercetin (QCT) loaded in silica nanocontainers as the natural organic inhibitor was utilised to obtain active anticorrosive coatings.
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What experts think about the future of wood coatings
Wood is a trending material. Not only for furniture but also al sorts of other goods and of course in architecture. We interviewed two experts about latest trends and how coatings can improve protection...
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Sorption hysteresis in hardened cement paste
Recently, researchers presented a model for sorption hysteresis in hardened cement paste.
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Development of a visual inspection system for the detection of paint defects on car bodies
A recently published paper focuses on the development and validation of an algorithm for a surface inspection system, which improves the accuracy of detecting paint defects through an image processing...
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Superhydrophobic coatings made from polydimethylsiloxane and wax
Scientists recently reported the preparation of a composite suspension coating from biocompatible carnauba wax and polydimethylsiloxane, and demonstrated its superhydrophobicity and resistance to water...
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Multifunctional cementitious materials
A new study focuses on the material design and electromechanical behaviour of new multifunctional strain-hardening cementitious materials (MSCs) that integrate tensile ductility with self-sensing functionality....
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Fire retardant coatings: “Many raw materials you traditionally add actually bring you in the wrong direction”
Coatings play a crucial role to protect us from the devastation that fires can bring. However, developing coatings that can prevent or slow down a spreading fire is very challenging. We spoke with Jens...
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Effect of aluminium hydroxide on intumescent coating
A fireproof composition based on ammonium polyphosphate and pentaerythritol with a number of functional additives was recently developed and studied.
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Fluorocarbon polymer coatings on graphene
Researchers recently prepared fluorocarbon polymer coatings on graphene for long-term corrosion resistance.
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UV-curable alkyd coating with self-healing ability
The aim of a new study is to produce UV-curable alkyd coating with self-healing ability.
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Electrochemical production of cement
Scientists have developed an electrochemical method to produce cement. Possibly, cement production will thus be operated solely by renewable energies in the future.
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High electrical conductivity water-borne inks for textile printing
In a present study water-borne dispersions of conductive grades of carbon black were converted into finished inks.