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Levoglucosenone: a promising renewable building block for functional acrylic polymers
Researchers demonstrate the potential of levoglucosenone (LGO) as a renewable feedstock for bio-based acrylic polymers. With high thermal stability and versatile functionalisation, LGO-based polymers offer...
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Low-volatility dye inks: enhanced stability through advanced analytical techniques
Researchers employ LF-NMR and UV–visible spectroscopy to develop dye inks with improved hygroscopicity and dispersibility. These findings pave the way for more stable and low-volatility formulations...
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Solvent-free synthesis of biodegradable isosorbide-based polycarbonates
Researchers present a novel melt polycondensation approach for bio-based isosorbide polycarbonates, offering partial biodegradability, biocompatibility, and strong mechanical properties, with applications...
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Upcycling PET waste: a sustainable path to closed-loop recyclable polymers
Researchers unveil a breakthrough in polymer sustainability by transforming waste PET into closed-loop recyclable poly(ester-amide) using bio-based feedstocks.
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Redox-reversible crosslinker enhances TiO₂-coated nylon textile performance
A novel redox-reversible crosslinker significantly boosts the photocatalytic efficiency and durability of TiO₂-coated nylon textiles, setting new benchmarks for pollutant degradation technologies.
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Enhanced mechanical properties with higher mechanical bond content in polymer networks
A recent study demonstrates that increasing mechanical bond content in polymer backbones significantly enhances elongation, toughness, and energy dissipation. Could this innovation redefine material performance?...
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Synergistic flame-retardant coating for enhanced PLA performance
New research introduces a novel flame-retardant system using DOPO-based polyamide and modified layered double hydroxides, achieving improved safety and mechanical performance for polylactic acid (PLA)....
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Innovations in pigment dispersion technologies pave the way for enhanced coating performance
A comprehensive review highlights groundbreaking advancements in pigment dispersion technologies such as high-speed dispersers, bead mills, and ultrasonic cavitation, paving the way for next-generation...
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Plasreco promotes PFAS-free coating solutions for packaging, leather and textiles
The Plasreco project is developing silicon-based functional coatings applied by atmospheric plasma as a sustainable alternative to PFAS-based treatments.
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Epoxy-based double-layer superhydrophobic coating delivers high mechanical durability and long-term corrosion resistance
A newly developed epoxy-based superhydrophobic coating with an embedded double-layer structure increases bonding strength by 33 % compared with silane-based systems and provides over thirty days of corrosion...
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Methacrylate functionalisation unlocks new polymerisation potential for itaconic acid
Researchers introduce two new methacrylate-functionalised itaconic acid monomers that achieve high conversions and controlled polymerisation. The approach significantly expands the applicability of this...
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Catalytic conversion of LDPE waste into light olefins using Cu/ZSM-5
A recent study demonstrates that LDPE waste can be efficiently converted into C2–C4 light olefins using a Cu/ZSM-5 catalyst. Olefin yields increased to around 65.9 %, while the formation of wax, liquids...
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Durable transparent flame-retardant and antibacterial siloxane coating for natural fabrics
A newly developed aromatic siloxane coating with an α-aminophosphonate covalent structure provides cotton and silk with high flame retardancy, antibacterial activity and exceptional transparency, while...
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Bio-based alkyd polyols for UV-curable water-borne polyurethane acrylate coatings
A recent study demonstrates that bio-based alkyd polyols derived from fatty acids are suitable raw materials for high-performance UV-curable water-borne polyurethane acrylate coatings.