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Amphiphilic polymers as new fouling-release coatings
Researchers have prepared and evaluated amphiphilic polymers as fouling-release coatings in marine environment.
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Influence of glutaraldehyde on the performance of MDF adhesives
Chinese researchers have investigated the influence of glutaraldehyde as crosslinking agent on the performance of a lignosulfonate/chitosan-based MDF adhesive. ...
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Polysiloxane coatings for anticorrosion applications in marine environment
Researchers have investigated nanostructured superhydrophobic polysiloxane coatings for high barrier and anticorrosion applications in marine environment.
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Corrosion protection of mild steel surfaces
Indian researchers have reported the superior corrosion-resistant properties of conducting polyurethane networks of polyaniline (PANI), poly-m-aminophenol (PmAP),...
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Anticorrosion properties of epoxy-nanochitosan nanocomposite coatings
Nanochitosan was prepared to act as a nanofiller reinforcing agent that had been incorporated in a protective coating for corrosion protection using high-molecular-weight...
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Mitigating corrosion and biofouling with nanofillers
The capability to improve the performance of polymer coatings with the inclusion of nanomaterials is a vital factor for mitigating corrosion and biofouling. ...
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Making ship hulls invisible for microorganisms
Biofouling pushes up fuel consumption and emissions of CO2 in shipping. Evonik is working on new eco-friendly coatings that counteract biofouling. They trick...
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How electric and self-driving cars will change the automotive coatings market
The automotive industry is changing. Electric cars, self-driving vehicles and more. This is, of course, also affecting the coatings industry. We spoke to two ...
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New flame retardant enters market
Chemists from Empa have developed an environmentally friendly way to produce flame retardants for foams that can be used in mattresses and upholstery. Two of the ...
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Carbonation of low-alkalinity mortars
Researchers have studied the ability of carbonated mortar to provide corrosion protection of embedded steel on mortars prepared with low-alkalinity binders.
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Self-healing nanogel composite embedded with epoxy as eco-friendly coating
Smart nanogel capsules are attracting great attention to act as self-healing materials for polymers. A research work aimed at incorporating nanogel among silicate...
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New approaches in corrosion protection
Zinc primers protect steel constructions against corrosion. In dirty environments, their application is time consuming and not eco-friendly. A project tests ...
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New global project addresses bioinvasions via ships’ hulls
A new global initiative to help protect marine ecosystems from the negative effects of invasive aquatic species has been given the go-ahead for preparation....
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Silica-polyaniline hybrid materials for epoxy-based anticorrosive coatings
Brasilian researchers have prepared silica-polyaniline hybrid materials by inverse emulsion polymerisation for epoxy-based anticorrosive coatings.