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PFAS-free seals enable use of water-based lubricants
Researchers at Fraunhofer have developed an innovative sealing system that eliminates the use of PFAS and supports water-based lubrication. The combination of diamond-like carbon coatings and laser-based...
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Aimplas develops air-purifying coatings for urban furniture
The Dacco2 project, led by Aimplas and supported by Icave+i and the ERDF, is developing active coatings for urban furniture surfaces that can adsorb and break down air pollutants using photocatalytic materials....
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Minimising rub-out in tinted interior wall paints
A recent Bachelor's thesis focused on the development of a tintable interior wall paint with improved rub-out resistance. The study explored pigment stability and formulation strategies compatible with...
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Self-healing polyurea coating resists cavitation and corrosion in offshore environments
A new composite polyurea coating with reduced graphene oxide demonstrates strong anti-cavitation, anticorrosion, and photothermal self-repair properties—designed for use in offshore engineering components....
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Tyrosine-derived polybenzoxazine coatings offer eco-friendly marine anti-fouling solution
A newly developed bio-based polybenzoxazine coating made from L-tyrosine combines inherent antibacterial activity with low surface energy, offering an environmentally friendly approach to marine anti-fouling....
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Interview: “Motivated staff with interest for laboratory automation is needed”
Detlef Gysau, owner of Perfeco Consulting, expands on the current status quo in high-throughput experimentation. Interview by Vanessa Bauersachs
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Hierarchical PDMS-PU nanocomposites offer non-toxic anti-fouling for marine applications
A new superhydrophobic nanocomposite based on PDMS-polyurethane and graphene/tungsten disulphide demonstrates strong antifouling, anticorrosion, and mechanical durability — without the use of biocides....
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Robust siloxane/polyurea coatings combine superhydrophobicity with mechanical durability
A newly developed siloxane/polyurea coating combines microphase separation and an epoxy armour layer to achieve long-lasting superhydrophobic performance under mechanical and chemical stress.
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Superhydrophobic coatings from urushiol via one-step deposition process
A new bio-based coating derived from urushiol and hexamethylenediamine enables highly hydrophobic surface modification without the need for silane compounds, offering a simple and versatile method for...
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Hyperbranched polysiloxanes enhance silicone release coatings
A research team in China has developed a novel hydrogen-terminated hyperbranched polysiloxane (HTHPSi), significantly improving the mechanical and release properties of silicone-based release coatings....
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Weather-resistant DTM coating based on polyaspartic esters optimised
A recent Bachelor’s thesis focuses on the development of a 2K UHS Direct-to-Metal coating system with improved weather resistance and high corrosion protection, based on polyaspartic esters.
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UV-resistant, highly adhesive polyurethane coating thanks to tannin complexes
A Chinese research team has modified water-based polyurethane coatings with tannic acid metal complexes. The result: significantly improved UV resistance and adhesion - even after over 1,600 hours of artificial...
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Virucidal PU hybrid coating: Long-term protection against coronaviruses thanks to calcium hydroxide
A Canadian research team has developed a novel polyurethane-calcium hydroxide coating that exhibits high antiviral efficacy against human coronaviruses – with proven long-term effectiveness lasting over...
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Epoxy coatings with memory: light-induced colour change and self-healing thanks to azobenzene
A research team has developed an intelligent epoxy coating that reacts to UV light: it reversibly changes colour, displays temporary images and heals itself. This is made possible by azobenzene and fluorinated...