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Polymer coatings for UV shielding: chemistry and sustainability
A new review provides a comprehensive overview of polymer-based coatings designed to protect materials from UV radiation. It examines the role of key polymer matrices, organic and inorganic UV absorbers,...
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Siegwerk and X-Rite Pantone introduce cloud-based colour management solution
Siegwerk and X-Rite Pantone are offering a new platform for precise and efficient colour management in packaging printing. The solution ensures consistent colour results and optimises production processes....
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In situ polymerising bioadhesive for oral mucosal wounds
Researchers have developed an ultrasound-responsive lipoic acid-based bioadhesive that polymerises in situ on oral mucosal wounds. The hydrogel combines targeted adhesion, appropriate mechanical properties...
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Functional silanes advance chromate-free corrosion protection
A new review provides a comprehensive assessment of functionalisation strategies for silane-based sol-gel coatings used in chromate-free corrosion protection. The authors integrate organofunctional silanes,...
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Self-healing coating protects carbon steel in marine environments
Researchers have developed a stress-responsive self-healing coating that combines TiO₂-modified amino-functionalised hollow mesoporous silica nanoparticles with the corrosion inhibitor sodium phytate....
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Greener routes to HCPK for photopolymerisation identified
A comparative life cycle assessment of six synthetic routes for the photoinitiator 1-hydroxycyclohexyl phenyl ketone (HCPK) identifies the environmentally preferable option and confirms the feasibility...
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Network formation in 1K and 2K polyurethane coatings analysed
A comprehensive study directly compares water-borne and solvent-borne one- and two-component polyurethane coatings based on identical commercial Bayhydrol® dispersions. The findings highlight the critical...
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Low-viscosity polyurethane acrylate for 3D printing applications
A two-step chemical modification strategy based on hydroxymethylation and acetylation can reduce the viscosity of polyurethane acrylate by up to 51.55 % without compromising key performance properties....
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Limits and challenges of today’s technology in the coatings industry
As manufacturers push for lower VOCs, safer chemistries, and improved sustainability, coatings technology is approaching the practical limits of both formulation and processing. Jigarkumar Patel, senior...
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Interview: How AI Is transforming coatings R&D—from data silos to faster innovation with Nick Talken
Albert Invent founder and former Henkel digital R&D leader explains why structured data, connected workflows and human expertise -not AI alone-are key to accelerating formulation development, sustainability-driven...
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Bronopol-functionalised WPU repels dirt, water and bacteria
A newly developed fluorine-free water-borne polyurethane coating combines durable antibacterial and antifouling properties across a wide range of substrates. Functionalised with bronopol and modified with...
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Rigid-flexible interface enhances carbon fibre/epoxy performance
A novel "rigid-flexible" interface design combining lignin-based epoxy resin with nano-cerium oxide sol significantly enhances the mechanical performance of carbon fibre/epoxy composites. The approach...
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Keratin from chicken feathers boosts coating performance
Researchers at Fraunhofer IPA and Fraunhofer IAP are investigating whether keratin extracted from chicken feathers can be used as a multifunctional additive in coatings. The bio-based protein could improve...
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Ultrasonic guided waves cut corrosion rate on coated steel pipes
A novel active anti-corrosion technique uses ultrasonic guided waves as an "acoustic coating" to protect metal surfaces against salt-spray corrosion. Experimental results show that the method reduces the...