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Synergistic Si-Mg-Al additives enhance flame retardancy and smoke suppression of VAE-based coatings on OSB
A recent study shows that vinyl acetate–ethylene (VAE) coatings combined with Si-Mg-Al synergists significantly improve flame retardancy and smoke suppression on oriented strand board (OSB). The additives...
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Tannin-rich pigments enhance electrochemical performance of anticorrosive paint systems
Researchers synthesise zinc tannate pigments from Tara pods and demonstrate that these bio-based complexes outperform conventional anticorrosive pigments. Alkyd primers, in particular, benefit from their...
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Recyclable and self-healing polyurethane coating for marine corrosion protection
A Chinese research team has developed a novel polyurethane composite that combines self-healing, recyclability, and superior corrosion resistance. The material sets a new benchmark for sustainable marine...
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Sustainable PBAT/hectorite nanocomposite coating enhances paper packaging performance
A biodegradable PBAT/hectorite nanocomposite coating creates paper-based materials with superior water, oil, and gas barriers as well as excellent mechanical strength. The approach offers a scalable and...
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Highly efficient photothermal self-healing polyurethane coating reinforced by CF PDA Cu 2O nanocomposite
A polyurethane coating enhanced with a multifunctional nanocomposite achieves outstanding wear resistance, corrosion protection, and rapid photothermal self-healing. The innovative system, developed by...
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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...