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Zinc morphology boosts corrosion protection in epoxy primers
Researchers have demonstrated that tailoring the morphology and crystallographic orientation of zinc particles significantly improves the corrosion protection performance of zinc-rich epoxy coatings. A...
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Reversible adhesion in UV-cured coatings via disulfide bonds
Researchers have developed UV-cured coatings that combine strong adhesion with on-demand removability by combining substrate silanisation with dynamic disulfide chemistry. The photoinitiator-free system...
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Fluorine-silicon PUA films boost electronic packaging
Researchers have developed fluorine-silicon integrated polyurethane acrylate films for electronic packaging applications. Using UV curing technology, the modified films exhibit substantially improved hydrophobicity,...
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Membrane reactor enables climate-neutral lime production
Researchers at Fraunhofer IKTS have developed a membrane reactor that enables climate-neutral lime production. The technology captures process-related CO2 emissions and converts them into methane, hydrogen...
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Microencapsulated adhesives: bonding at the push of a button
Researchers at Fraunhofer IAP have developed microcapsules that encapsulate the components of a two-component adhesive and release them only under pressure. The approach aims to simplify industrial bonding...
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Data-driven optimisation cuts lithium-ion battery costs
A new techno-economic analysis identifies mixing, coating and drying as the most cost-sensitive steps in lithium-ion battery electrode production. By tuning key parameters, manufacturers could save up...
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Smart MOF coating enables stimuli-responsive drug release
A new multifunctional coating combining a MOF membrane with a temperature- and pH-responsive copolymer offers magnesium implants effective corrosion protection together with on-demand drug release controlled...
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Keratin/bio-MOF coating protects bioresorbable bone implants
Researchers have developed a multifunctional keratin/bio-MOF composite coating for magnesium alloy bone implants. Applied by electrospraying, the coating combines self-healing behaviour, antioxidant activity...
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CoSI 2026 highlights sustainability, digitalisation and advanced materials
More than 75 researchers from academia and industry gathered in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, from 22–25 June 2026 for the 21st Coatings Science International Conference (CoSI). Hosted at the Alexander...
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Fluorine-free hydrophobic coating boosts solar panel output
Researchers have developed a fluorine-free, UV-curable hydrophobic coating combining silicone-modified acrylate resin with SiO₂ and ZnO nanoparticles. The coating reduces panel temperatures, repels dust...
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Why low-gloss coatings need multi-angle colour measurement
A multi-angle spectrophotometer study shows that solid colours – not only effect pigments – display noticeable colour shifts with viewing angle. Researchers identify a critical gloss threshold around...
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Moderate hydrophobicity boosts epoxy anticorrosion performance
A new study challenges the assumption that maximum hydrophobicity equals maximum corrosion protection. Researchers show that epoxy coatings achieve optimal anticorrosion performance at a moderate water...
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iCVD enables hydrophobic PSA films with water-resistant adhesion
Researchers have produced hydrophobic pressure-sensitive adhesive thin films using a solvent-free initiated chemical vapour deposition process. The fluorinated copolymer films combine high water contact...
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Curcumin-grafted nanocomposite enables long-lasting marine coating
Researchers have developed a marine antifouling coating that combines curcumin-grafted silica nanoparticles with a PDMS matrix using RAFT polymerisation. The coating demonstrated stable antifouling performance...