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Design of salt-responsive and regenerative antibacterial polymer brushes
In a current work, scientists proposed to integrate salt-responsive polyDVBAPS (poly(3-(dimethyl(4-vinylbenzyl) ammonio)propyl sulfonate)), antifouling polyHEAA (poly(N-hydroxyethyl acrylamide)), and bactericidal...
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Alkali-activation of ferrum-rich synthetic slags
The formation mechanism of alkali-activated materials from two ferrum-rich synthetic slags has been assessed recently.
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Hydrophobic coating of 3D-printed polylactic acid surfaces
In a current study, researchers developed exfoliated graphite (EG)/acrylic composite films as protective coatings of 3D-printed PLA surfaces.
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The influence of hydrophobic protection on building exterior claddings
Researchers recently investigated the hydrophobic protection of three substrates (stone, render and external thermal insulation composite system - ETICS) with the application of three hydrophobic products....
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Release rates from controlled release polymer coatings
Controlled release devices and coatings are used heavily in widely varying applications. In a new study, scientists focus on applications to antifouling coatings by adding an active agent to polymeric...
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Interface crack initiation of self-healing cementitious materials
Scientists have recently conducted a numerical investigation on interface crack initiation and propagation behaviour of self-healing cementitious materials.
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Effect of polyurea coating on flexural strength of coated ceramic tiles
The mechanism of a polyurea coating on the flexural strength of coated ceramic tiles was studied by three-point bending together with FEM simulation.
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From weeds to adhesives
The Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion (MPI CEC) and the Ethiopian University of Addis Ababa are launching a new project to produce sustainable chemical products from a "weed".
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New cost-saving durable anticorrosive and antibacterial coatings
Scientists recently prepared Na-P-zeolite from kaolin and subjected it to a cation-exchange process to achieve anticorrosive and antibacterial effects.
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Adhesion measurements of protective coatings on bronze
In a current work, a methodological approach is proposed for the evaluation of coatings applied to metallic cultural heritage monuments, based on the use of a three-point bending test.
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New sources for supplementary cementitious materials
In a current paper, researchers present new sources for supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs).
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Layer-by-layer films for antifungal coatings
Recently, researchers developed layer-by-layer films based on polyaniline, titanate nanotubes and cetyltrimethylammonium bromide for antifungal coatings.
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Colour changes prediction in the surfaces of painted wood
A critical view on the possibility of colour changes prediction in the surfaces of painted wood exposed outdoors using accelerated weathering in Xenotest has just been published.
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Corrosion behaviour of Ppy coating modified by PEG doped ammonium bifluoride
In a new study, polypyrrole (Ppy) coatings embedded by polyethylene glycol (PEG) doped ammonium bifluoride (doped Ppy) was deposited on the AZ31 Mg alloy using cyclic voltammetry.