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Preparation of active–passive anticorrosion antistatic epoxy nanocomposite coatings loaded with CeO2, CeO2@C, and CHS particles
New epoxy nanocomposite coatings combine CeO2, CeO2@C and CHS particles to provide corrosion protection and antistatic properties in one. This innovative combination of materials shows great potential...
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Chitosan-based Bioadhesives: Strong Bonds for Biomedical Applications
Chitosan-based bioadhesives show great potential in medical technology, providing safe applications for wound healing and tissue regeneration.
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Development of antibacterial water-borne polymeric coating using iodine complex
Researchers found that a waterborne polymeric coating system using iodine complex has antibacterial properties.
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Enhancing the functionality of biodegradable Mg–Zn–Mn alloys using polylactic acid (PLA) coating for temporary implants
Researchers found that the functionality of Mg–Zn–Mn alloys can be enhanced by using PLA coating for temporary implants.
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Architectural coatings: Need for increased durability
Ravi Ravichandran, chief scientist and co-founder of Amindon shares his perspective on the architectural coatings segment. Interview by Bettina Hoffmann
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Protective coatings: “Growing trend toward environmentally-friendly, sustainable coatings”
Peter Greenwood, technical development manager for Inorganic Specialties at Nouryon, shares his insight into the protective coatings sector and more sustainable solutions.
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Solar-driven adaptive coating for the radiation cooling of buildings
Buildings account for about 90% of Hong Kong’s electricity consumption and over 60% of carbon emissions. Energy conservation in buildings is crucial for achieving climate mitigation goals. The Hong Kong...
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A fire-retardant coating for wood made from chitosan itaconate
Researchers found that chitosan-itaconate-based coatings can delay the ignition of wood and significantly reduce flame spread.
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Architectural coatings: “Need for increased durability”
Ravi Ravichandran, chief scientist and co-founder of Amindon shares his perspective on the architectural coatings segment. Interview by Bettina Hoffmann
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Anti-corrosion and anti-fouling superhydrophobic silicone coating with continuous micro/nano structure
Researchers found that superhydrophobic silicone coatings, created by combining special crosslinkers and fluorinated copolymers, are particularly resistant to corrosion and fouling.
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Relationships between crystallization behavior and application properties of chemically coupled PAI-PTFE coatings
Researchers found that chemically bonded PAI-PTFE coatings exhibit optimized antifriction properties through controlled cooling behavior and homogenized PTFE distribution.
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Cathodic protection shielding of coated buried pipeline
Researchers found that cathodic protection (CP) shielding is a complex phenomenon that requires a deep understanding of coating aging, electrochemical processes, and transport mechanisms to ensure the...
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Recent development advances in bio-based powder coatings
Researchers found that using bio-based feedstocks to synthesize binder systems for powder coatings results in highly sustainable coatings with low VOC emissions, low toxicity, and high recyclability.