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Novel hydrophobic nanocomposites for natural gas pipelines coatings
Polyvinylidene fluoride nanocomposites were successfully prepared by solvent casting approach using graphene oxide and 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane-graphene...
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Cerium tartrate as inhibitor pigment for corrosion protection in epoxy coatings
The efficiency of corrosion inhibition of a new pigment, cerium tartrate, on aluminium alloy was studied.
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Surface engineering of coatings for marine antibiofouling
A range of amphiphilic polymers with diverse macromolecular architectures has been incorporated into films and coatings with potential for marine antibiofouling...
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Discovery results in the development of a non-toxic anti-fouling coating
Researchers have uncovered a century-old mystery on marine benthos organisms, which has resulted in the development of a non-toxic anti-fouling coating and ...
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Novel antimicrobial coatings should prevent the spread of drug-resistant bacteria
A network of European researchers has begun examining the potential of antimicrobial coatings to prevent the spread of drug-resistant bacteria in hospitals.
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Best tests for anti-corrosive paints – a personal viewpoint
In a research work, two scientists discuss tests for anti-corrosive paints and provide numerous references to back up their choices.
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Defense mechanism employed by algae can effectively inhibit marine fouling
Chemists have developed a method that reliably hinders hazardous seawater fouling and is effective, affordable, and easy on the environment.
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Investigating the effect of nanofillers on the corrosion protection of epoxy coatings
In a research work, tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) was used as organosilane to decorate the surface of graphene oxide (GO) nanosheets by SiO2 nanospheres via...
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Breaking new ground for a biobased railcar coating
Polish railway vehicle manufacturer Newag SA broke new ground in resource-efficient coatings when he coated two diesel locomotives with a paint based on renewable ...
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Developing drone technology to make marine coatings safer
Safety in the marine industry is set to be improved after three industry partners joined forces to develop a drone capable of remotely inspecting enclosed spaces ...
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Study on self-healing microcapsule containing rejuvenator for asphalt
Asphalt materials inevitably suffer crack problem caused by age, temperature and load, but recently self-healing microcapsules containing rejuvenator have offered...
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Self-stratifying epoxy/silicone coatings for plastics
In a French research work, an innovative self-stratifying coating, based on an epoxy/silicone blend, has been developed and applied on a plastic substrate....
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Climate-friendly cement substitute
Researchers are proposing geopolymers as an alternative to cement. These mineral binders are not only more environmentally friendly, they are also more resistant ...
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Improving the scratch resistance of commodity polymers
Hybrid transparent coatings based on zirconia nanoparticle fillers and epoxy resin were designed to increase scratch resistance of commodity polymers without...