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Environmentally-friendly removal of biofouling
A German research team has cooperated to develop an environmentally-friendly coating. This coating makes it harder for marine organisms to grow on the hulls and ...
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Copolymer coating with outstanding corrosion inhibition properties
A novel class of copolymers containing polyimide and polyurea blocks with unique physical properties and capable of providing effective corrosion protection to ...
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Water absorption characteristics of nano-gelcoat for marine applications
A study compares nano-gelcoats for marine applications based on vinylester and Isophthalic polyester.
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Characterising inhibitor storage and release from commercial primers
Aluminum alloys in the aerospace industry are coated with primers that prevent corrosion attacks from aggressive environments. To better understand the storage...
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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.