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Sensor-based method enables real-time monitoring of corrosion onset in coatings
A novel sensor-based technique allows non-destructive, real-time investigation of transport processes in organic coatings. The Belgian research team validated the approach using advanced electrochemical...
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Innovative nanocontainers enhance corrosion resistance in epoxy coatings
A novel composite epoxy coating featuring magnetic and pH-responsive nanocontainers demonstrates superior corrosion protection and self-healing properties, paving the way for advanced anticorrosion technologies....
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Synergistic PEO and LDH pre-treatments enhance adhesion and corrosion protection on AA2024-T3
A combined surface treatment using plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) and in situ grown LDH conversion layers significantly improves the adhesion and corrosion protection of organic coatings on AA2024-T3...
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Water transport in highly cross-linked coatings: pore-to-pore exchange as the governing mechanism
A new simulation study shows that water diffusion in tightly cross-linked polymer networks is governed primarily by the exchange of water between pore clusters, rather than by free volume or network polarity....
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Catalytic nano-enzymes boost antifouling performance of silicone coatings
A novel marine coating combines polysiloxane–polyurethane with copper-based nano-enzymes. The catalytic nanoparticles generate reactive oxygen species, significantly enhancing the antibacterial and antifouling...
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Protective coatings: “dual challenge of meeting stricter regulations while unlocking new performance frontiers”
Joan Puigdevall, Industrial Coatings Director at Roberlo, discusses how sustainability and regulatory demands are reshaping the protective coatings industry. From direct-to-metal solutions to adaptive...
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Natural anti-fouling approaches: macrophyte extracts for eco-friendly coatings
A new study reveals that macrophyte extracts, such as those from Pontederia crassipes, effectively combat biofouling on artificial aquatic structures. The research highlights innovative perspectives for...
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Flexible epoxy resins withstand extreme cold
Two newly developed epoxy curing agents enable an unprecedented combination of flexibility, cryogenic resistance and electrical stability. This research may pave the way for advanced applications in sensor...
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New degradable silicone-hydrogel marine coating resists bio-fouling
A Chinese research team has developed a silicone-hydrogel-based marine coating that combats bio-fouling through a fourfold mode of action. The material combines antimicrobial activity, controlled degradation...
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High-entropy ceramic coatings withstand 1,100 °C in aerospace applications
A research team at Tomsk Polytechnic University has developed new high-entropy ceramic coatings that significantly improve oxidation resistance at ultra-high temperatures – a key requirement for aerospace...
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Laccase-mediated polydopamine films: bio-inspired and sustainable coating route
Researchers optimise laccase-mediated dopamine polymerisation and achieve markedly improved PDA film formation under mild conditions. Low monomer concentrations at pH 5.5 suffice.
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Self-healing superhydrophobic LDH films enhance aluminium corrosion protection
Researchers report in situ ZnAl-LDH conversion layers on aluminium that self-heal via tungstate intercalation. After fluorosilane modification, the contact angle reaches 171 ° and protective efficiency...
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Water-borne styrene-acrylate networks with tunable acoustic performance
Researchers from Iran have developed water-borne styrene-acrylate systems with adjustable damping and sound absorption properties. The materials are based on interpenetrating polymer networks featuring...
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Natural fibre-reinforced wood coatings promise greater durability and sustainability for outdoor applications
The “NFHolzlack” research project led by the Institute for Wood Technology Dresden (IHD) is developing innovative outdoor wood coatings reinforced with natural fibres. The aim is to increase weather...