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Shamrock Technologies is one of the world's largest processors of micronized polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).
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Wear-resistant and hydrophobic characteristics of PTFE/CF composite coatings

In a recently published study, scientists investigated the wear-resistant and hydrophobic properties of PTFE/CF composite coatings.

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Highly filled adhesives are easy to dose

Fillers in adhesives and casting compounds can lead to mechanical abrasion in dosing systems. Despite this potentially abrasive behaviour, they can be dosed reliably and precisely in the long term.

Automotive coatings: “There is huge potential for energy saving”. Image source: VPales -stock.adobe
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Automotive coatings: “There is huge potential for energy saving”

There is huge potential for energy saving in respect of automotive coatings, says Makoto Nishigami. We spoke to the Marketing Manager Performance Coating Materials at Asahi Kasei Europe about more sustainable...

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Corrosion behavior of epoxy coating with mesoporous silica

In a new study, mesoporous silica served as the host for an eco-friendly corrosion inhibitor. This material could adsorb and release corrosion inhibitor in different aqueous media.

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Self-healing ceria-modified coating for corrosion protection of AZ31

A hybrid siloxane-based coating was modified with CeO2 nanoparticles and applied on AZ31 magnesium alloy.

Spatula stirs in grey mass.
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Influence of non-adsorbing polymers on drying of fresh mortars

In a recently published paper, scientists compare the drying of non-reactive materials (glass beads packing) with the one of fresh mortars.

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Effect of moisture migration and water vapour pressure build-up on concrete spalling type

In a new study, the effect of moisture migration and water vapor pressure build-up within high-strength concrete (HSC) on its spalling property is empirically ...

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Carbon dioxide reduction potential in the global cement industry by 2050

A new paper, which is a contribution to the UNEP series on Eco-Efficient Cements, examines the role of material-based solutions to reducing CO2 emissions from ...

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Water-borne polyaniline-graft-alkyd for anti-corrosion coating

In a new study, researchers prepared water-borne polyaniline-graft-alkyd for anti-corrosion coatings and carried out a comparison study with physical blend.

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Anti-corrosion behaviour of epoxy composite coatings with silica

In a new study, mesoporous silica nanocontainers (MS) were successfully synthesised, functionalised and loaded with sodium molybdate as a corrosion inhibitor ...

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Robust alkyd/exfoliated graphene oxide nanocomposite as surface coating

In a new work, researchers developed a novel robust alkyd/exfoliated graphene oxide (GO) nanosheets composite coating via solution casting.

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Vegetable ashes as supplementary cementitious materials

In a recently published article, researchers discuss the use of vegetable ashes as supplementary cementitious materials.

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Quantum chemical studies on the inhibitive effect of silane derivatives

Researchers recently conducted a study of the inhibitory effect of silane derivatives using DFT calculations.

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Effect of surface coatings on protection of concrete against sewage-induced degradation

In a recently published study, scientists evaluated the effect of surface coatings on protection of concrete against sewage-induced degradation based on gray ...