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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...
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Weakening hydrogen bonds lowers PUA viscosity for UV curing
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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Cheminformatics approach to predict VOC release from coatings
Miles Brockbank and Erik Sapper (Cal Poly) are developing structure-property models that link molecular structure to the volatility and transport of small molecules in coatings systems. The approach combines...
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Superamphiphobic PPS coating delays icing and repels liquids
Researchers have developed a multifunctional polyphenylene sulfide-based composite coating that combines superamphiphobicity, mechanical durability and delayed icing. The system repels liquids of various...
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Digitalisation across the globe: Produce locally, colour match globally
How coatings manufacturers can regionalise production without compromising colour consistency using digitalsiation tools. By Yeray López Arauco in collaboration with Rik Mertens, Global Applications Manager,...
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Mechanical deformation drives water uptake in coil-coatings
A new study investigates how mechanical deformation influences water uptake and failure mechanisms in polyester/melamine coil-coatings on hot-dip galvanized steel. Using Erichsen cupping tests combined...
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EU project REACT to convert industrial CO₂ into ethylene
The EU-funded research project "REACT" aims to convert industrial CO₂ emissions into ethylene, a key platform chemical currently produced almost exclusively from fossil feedstocks. A consortium of 13...
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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...