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Self-healing polymer coating with microfibers

In a recently conducted study scientists fabricated self-healing polymer coating with the microfibers of superabsorbent polymers that provide corrosion inhibition...

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Self-healing active anticorrosion coatings

In a recently published survey PANI/Ce(NO3)3 hollow microspheres were employed as functional additives in epoxy coating.

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Permeable epoxy coating for anticorrosion of concrete

In a new study scientists have developed a permeable epoxy based coating with reactive solvent for anticorrosion of concrete.

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BASF launches resource-saving refinish product line

BASF’s Coatings division has launched new lines for its refinish paint brands that make automotive refinishing more sustainable. The products are manufactured ...

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Protective Coatings: “Isocyanate-free wins the day

Speaking about the future of protective coatings is not easy. The market is quite fragmented so it is difficult to find some common ground. We tried it anyway and ...

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Structure-property correlations of PDMSPU based foul release coatings

Scientists report the foul release characteristics of model poly(dimethylsiloxane–urethane–urea) (PDMSPU)-based coatings with a relatively lower hard segment...

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Superhydrophobic coatings for higher corrosion resistance of aluminium

Scientists found a simple method to fabricate superhydrophobic coatings for combating bacterial colonization on aluminum with relevance to marine and medical...

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Thermal yellowing and photobleaching of automotive topcoats

Thermal yellowing and photobleaching are common problems that are seen to some extent in all automotive topcoat systems today. These effects can cause difficulties...

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Fraunhofer LBF develops bio flame retardant

Germany's Fraunhofer LBF develops lignin-based flame retardant from paper manufacturing waste.

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Reinforcement effects on PDMS marine coatings

A new study discusses reinforcement effects of multiwall carbon nanotubes and graphene oxide on PDMS marine coatings.

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Self-stratifying coatings: a review

A recently published paper discusses various aspects of self-stratifying coatings, such as surface tension, solubility theory and the effect of pigment location. ...

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Protective coatings for offshore wind energy devices

What are the current offshore standards and commercial specifications used in the German OWEA industry? A new paper reviews 34 commercial coating specifications. ...

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Glasurit (BASF) and FIVA publish Handbook for vintage cars

Vintage cars have been growing in popularity for many years now. Refinishing paintwork damaged through accidents or the aging process and adapting the color ...

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Influence of inorganic binder on the photocatalytic oxidation of acrylic latex

Paints and coatings have been considered as effective materials to overcome the air impurities in mega cities. In a research the influence of inorganic binder ...