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Liquid-repellent and self-healing: New epoxy resin coating with high mechanical stability
Chinese researchers have developed a novel, liquid-like epoxy resin coating with outstanding non-stick, self-healing and recycling properties. This is made possible by the use of dynamic disulphide bonds...
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Smart corrosion protection: New epoxy coating with self-healing carbon nanotube-based nanocarriers
Zinc- and sodium gluconate-modified carbon nanotubes enhance the barrier performance and provide effective self-healing properties for a new epoxy coating.
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Two-dimensional nanocontainers enhance long-term corrosion protection of water-borne epoxy coatings
Integrating mesoporous polypyrrole-coated g-C₃N₄ nanosheets into water-borne epoxy resins significantly extends and improves corrosion protection.
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Bio-based polyurethanes: Enhanced corrosion protection and luminescence through fluorescent azine segments
A new bio-based polyurethane system derived from castor oil combines effective corrosion protection with strong luminescence, opening new opportunities for functional coatings.
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New ceramic fire protection for wood: Organic-inorganic hybrid coating developed
A novel organic-inorganic intumescent coating offers effective fire protection for wood surfaces and significantly reduces smoke production.
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New process for breathable, antibacterial polyurethane-based synthetic leather
A research team has developed a novel multifunctional synthetic leather that offers breathability, moisture management, antibacterial activity, UV and weather resistance – without compromising mechanical...
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Hydrophobic paper coating with silicone oil-laden nano-silica as a sustainable packaging solution
Using a novel hybrid formulation of hydrophobic nanosilica and PMMA, an Indian research team has succeeded in transforming paper waste into highly effective, water-repellent packaging materials – fully...
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Hyperbranched polyester polyols improve PU coatings in corrosion tests
A new synthesis process for hyperbranched polyester polyols based on neopentyl glycol is showing promising results for use in polyurethane coatings with increased chemical and corrosion resistance.
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UV-curing epoxy coating with inhibitor nanoparticles improves corrosion protection
A Vietnamese research team shows: Despite reduced degrees of curing, cerbeladene SiO₂ nanoparticles in cationically UV-cured epoxy resins significantly improve the mechanical strength and corrosion protection...
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Silanes and fluor monomers improve the performance of bio-based hybrid latices
A recent study examined how monomers containing fluorine and silane affect the properties of water-based hybrid dispersions made from alkyd and styrene acrylate. The focus was on hydrophobic, sustainable...
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Visible control over ring-shaped polymer structures
A new photochemical process allows the targeted production of cyclic polymer structures – without unwanted cross-linking. Researchers present an organocatalyzed, light-driven radical process that could...
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Radiation protection using bismuth oxide nanoparticles in water-based polyurethane coatings
Researchers at Istanbul Technical University have developed a novel coating made of bismuth oxide nanoparticles and water-based polyurethane. This combination enables flexible, portable materials to be...
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Optimisation of radiation-curing coatings with silicone-based additives
Silicone additives improve the surface properties of radiation-curing coatings. Researchers at BYK Chemie, including Marc Eberhardt, Guillaume Jaunky and Albert Frank, are investigating how they can optimise...
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Improved water-based coatings derived from alkyd and amino resin
Mechanical and chemical properties were enhanced by optimizing the alkyd to amino resin ratio. The methods used combined small -scale testing methods and mathematical models.