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Mechanical properties of UV-cured nanocomposite coating for wood furniture
In a study, the feasibility of improving the mechanical properties of a high solid content UV-curable acrylic coating system through the addition of cellulose ...
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Degradable polyurethane-organic release system prevents marine biofouling
Controlled release of antifoulant is critical for marine antibiofouling. Researchers have prepared polyurethane with degradable polyester segments and used...
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Epoxy-silane hybrid coating enhances corrosion protection on galvanised steel
In a study, Indian researchers designed epoxy-silane hybrid coatings to investigate their anti-corrosion performance and adhesion on galvanised steel.
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Chitosan-zinc oxide nanocomposite coatings prevent marine biofouling
Global concerns about the high toxicity of antifouling paints have highlighted the need to develop less toxic antifouling coatings. In a study, researchers tested ...
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Electrochemical impedance study models anticorrosive performance of coatings
In a study, the atmospheric corrosive protection characteristics of four organic coatings were modeled based on the evolution of low-frequency impedance over ...
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Chloride-induced corrosion of reinforcement in low-calcium geopolymer concrete
Geopolymer concrete (GPC) has significant potential as a more sustainable alternative for ordinary Portland cement concrete (PCC).
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Self-cleaning, anti-reflective and microorganism-resistant coatings
A researcher has developed three types of functional coatings that are resistant to microorganisms and have self-cleaning and anti-reflective properties.
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Improving the performance of anticorrosive coatings with graphene
Iranian researchers from Institute for Color Science and Technology improved the anticorrosive properties of polymeric coatings by using graphene and creating ...
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Algae and vegetable oils give wood a whole new shine
Biological alternatives to oil-based varnish are turning wood into one of the most sustainable building materials available.
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A smarter, safer way to reduce corrosion
Better protection against rust and corrosion is a step closer thanks to a breakthrough by a research team, who have discovered a material and manufacturing process ...
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Antifouling evaluation of superhydrophobic coatings synthesised from rice husk ash
Superhydrophobic coatings have been widely used due to its water repellent, antifouling, self-cleaning and weather protective properties. For better sustainability,...
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Finding a new formula for concrete
In a paper, researchers contrasts cement paste - concrete’s binding ingredient - with the structure and properties of natural materials such as bones, shells,...
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Asphalt’s miraculous cure
Scientists have developed a technique that can repair old, cracked asphalt. They got their inspiration from a method used in cancer treatment based on nanoparticles. ...
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Polyurethane self-polishing coating for marine antifouling application
To fabricate antifouling coatings, Chinese researchers have prepared a series of environmentally friendly thermoplastic poly(propylene carbonate) polyurethane ...