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Marine anti-fouling strategies: Emerging opportunities for seawater resource utilization
A recent research deals with marine antifouling strategies that offer emerging opportunities for the utilisation of seawater resources. It addresses the widespread problem of fouling organisms on submerged...
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Anti-fouling durability and adaptive adjustability of lubrication
A recent research presents a new marine antifouling coating inspired by the P. pavoninus spider. The coating utilises coumarin-based reversible chemical bonds to dynamically adjust lubrication and improve...
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Anti-fouling strategy involving in-situ aeration and dielectrophoresis
A novel method for treating oily wastewater uses superhydrophilic TiSe2 nanospheres and an electric field for in-situ aeration and dielectrophoresis. This strategy improves fouling resistance by 90% and...
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Chromate-free surface treatments for active corrosion protection of aluminum alloys
Chromium and its derivatives have been widely used for decades in the corrosion protection of aluminium alloys, particularly in the aviation industry. However, due to the harmful effects of Cr6+ on health,...
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Advancements in corrosion protection for aerospace aluminum alloys through surface treatment
A recent review delves into the dynamic field of corrosion protection for aerospace aluminum alloys, emphasizing the evolution of surface treatment technologies.
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Sustainable material for the future – epoxy resin from orange peel
Epoxy resins can be processed into versatile plastics that are used in various areas - for example in railway vehicles, cars or interior fittings. Usually made from crude oil, alternatives are needed for...
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Corrosion protection of Mg alloys: Review on synergistic effects of combining inhibitors with PEO coating
Magnesium (Mg) alloys are lightweight materials with excellent mechanical properties, making them attractive for various applications, including aerospace, automotive, and biomedical industries. However,...
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Bio-based antibacterial food packaging films and coatings containing cinnamaldehyde
A review systematically summarised the bio-based food packaging films/coatings containing CIN developed recently.
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The latest developments in glass coatings
The International Conference on Coatings on Glass and Plastics (ICCG) is one of the leading global conferences on science and technology of coatings for a large-area or high-volume products. After a four-year...
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Recent advances in bio-based wood protective systems
This review emphasises the recent ongoing shift in the wood coating industry towards bio-based resources and circular economy principles, promoting eco-friendly alternatives. In addressing wood’s vulnerabilities,...
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Eco-friendly food packaging based on paper coated with a bio-based antibacterial coating
Traditional paper-based packaging commonly needs to be coated to achieve sufficient mechanical and barrier performances. In this research, a bio-based coating for paper was developed from carbamate starch...
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Review on superhydrophobic coating for blade of wind turbines
To achieve the goal of carbon neutrality and peak carbon dioxide emissions, and reduce the development and utilisation of fossil energy, wind power, as a typical clean energy source, has the advantages...
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Interview: “India offers remarkable opportunities”
BASF's Coatings division has expanded its cathodic dip coating production facility in Mangalore, India. This strategic expansion is driven by growing local demand and customers in the ASEAN markets of...
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Spin coating epitaxial heterodimensional tin perovskites for light-emitting diodes
Researchers found that the performance of Sn perovskite LEDs can be improved by forming epitaxial heterodimensional films using spin coating. These films consist of a two-dimensional and a three-dimensional...