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Bio-based Polyurethane-coatings – balancing sustainability and performance
The automotive industry is pushing for more sustainable solutions — including in polyurethanes. Bio-based raw materials are gaining attention, but how can sustainability be combined with the high technical...
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Epoxy–resorcinol resin composite protects against corrosion and biofouling
Researchers have developed an epoxy system with resorcinol–formaldehyde resin (RF) that effectively prevents both corrosion and biofouling in marine environments.
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Smart epoxy coating visualises microcracks and corrosion in real time
A new coating system with embedded carbon quantum dots (CDs) enables early detection of crack initiation and corrosion in epoxy-based systems, while also improving their mechanical strength.
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New approaches for Polyurethane-coatings – from DTM to isocyanate-free systems
PU coatings are indispensable in many industries — yet they face clear limitations. Significant gaps remain, especially in water-based systems and direct-to-metal applications. Dr. Chintankumar Jayanthilal...
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Self-healing bio-based polybenzoxazine vitrimers for anticorrosion coatings
A novel coating system based on bio-based polybenzoxazine vitrimers combines hydrophobicity, corrosion resistance, and self-healing through dynamic disulphide bonds.
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Superhydrophobic nanocomposite coating combines anticorrosive and antibacterial functions
New research demonstrates that ceria-doped cardanol polyurea coatings provide an exceptional combination of corrosion resistance and antibacterial performance.
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Synergistic flame-retardant system enhances epoxy-polyamide coatings
A combination of modified intumescent flame retardant and scandia-yttria-stabilised zirconia significantly improves the flame-retardant and insulation performance of epoxy-polyamide coatings.
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Bio-based multilayer coatings for paper protection
Water-borne nanocoatings created from cellulose nanocrystals and trimethyl chitosan particles improve water resistance, mechanical stability, and UV protection of paper.
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Novel cardanol-based polymer coatings with antibacterial and antiviral properties
Ein koreanisches Forschungsteam hat umweltfreundliche Polymerbeschichtungen entwickelt, die sowohl antibakterielle als auch antivirale Wirkung zeigen. Basis sind cardanolhaltige Copolymere mit Fluoralkylgruppen,...
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Novel polydopamine-copper coating enhances corrosion resistance and blood compatibility of zinc
Researchers have developed a polydopamine coating enriched with Cu(II) ions that significantly improves the corrosion resistance and haemocompatibility of biodegradable zinc. The findings could support...
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Sustainable polypyrrole–rubber composite for conductive coatings
Researchers have developed a water-based polypyrrole/styrene-butadiene rubber composite that serves as a VOC-free, cost-effective and stable conductive latex. The coating shows strong potential for applications...
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Bio-based cellulose nanofibre coating prevents marine biofouling
Researchers have developed a transparent, fully bio-based coating based on zwitterionic cellulose nanofibres. The novel surface achieves high antifouling efficiency and provides an eco-friendly alternative...
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ECHA publishes updated PFAS restriction proposal
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published the updated proposal to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the EU’s chemicals regulation, REACH. The update has been prepared...
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Self-healing water-borne polyurethane coating offers reliable corrosion protection
Researchers have developed an eco-friendly self-healing coating based on waterborne polyurethane. The dual dynamic bond network provides high mechanical strength, efficient self-healing and long-term corrosion...