Street-Art murals are spreading and transforming urban areas worldwide.
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Sustainable hybrid coating for the conservation of street-art

Protecting street art murals from photo-oxidative, thermal and hydrothermal degradation can be difficult depending on position and substrate. This paper describes the chitosan-nanosilica hybrid coating...

Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) show great promise for anti-corrosion.
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Multi-protective coatings with anti-UV aging, enhanced adhesion and self-healing abilities by covalent organic frameworks

Newly developed fillers based on polydopamine, which acted as a bridge that anchored aloe emodin and NKCOF-41. The latter one controlling the release of corrosion inhibitors for self-healing and the natural...

Novel sacrificial zinc-rich organic coatings were prepared and tested for anticorrosion performance.
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How aluminium additions improve the performance of zinc-rich organic coatings

Improving zinc-rich organic coatings with aluminium particles to enhance corrosion protection. Significant improvement at 10-15% of aluminium in the volume of the coating.

The ECS Preview is out.
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European Coatings Show 2025: Preview newspaper out

In March, the coatings world will meet at the European Coatings Show and Conference in Nuremberg, Germany. Prepare for your visit with our preview magazine.

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Polyurethane acrylate improves the strain recovery of pressure-sensitive adhesives

A new study shows how polyurethane acrylate (PUA) as a crosslinker significantly accelerates the strain recovery of pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA). This opens up new possibilities for flexible electronics....

Water repellency is important in many applications like PV systems or lenses. Durable coatings can help to improve this.
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Judiciously designed dual cross-linked networks

The dual cross-linked network gives high transparency, robustness and flexibility in liquid-repellent coatings. These fluorine-free coatings were prepared by the entanglement of unique functional dual...

Self-healing with encapsulated materials enhances anti-corrosive properties.
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Self-healing coating enhanced by attapulgite (ATP) functionalised MXene with inhibitor integration

Improved self-healing combined with improved mechanical and adhesives properties have been achieved by grafting ATP nanorods on NH2-Ti3C2Tx nanosheets. The combination of two types of inhibitors promotes...

Corrosion creates a huge economical loss, but even more it is a concern for safety.
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A review of electrochemical techniques for corrosion monitoring – fundamentals and research updates

Many tests for corrosion is on the market, some more recent, some very used and valued. This review compares the different electrochemical techniques available on the market.

Prolonging shelf live of fruits and vegetables can help to reduce resource wastage and economic losses.
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On-demand removable hydrogel film for fruit preservation

Embedding gallic acid-phycocanin fiber mesh into a PVA matrix creates an easy to remove hydrogel film. This film is multifunctional and has on-demand removable properties. The hydrogel film could prolong...

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Novel self-healing epoxy coating

Researchers have recently presented a aemi-intrinsic self-healing epoxy coating using ionic liquid and super absorbent polymer.

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Facile antifogging and antibacterial coating for biomedical applications

Antifogging and antibacterial properties are both essential in biomedical examination and diagnostics to ensure clear visibility and prevent potential bacterial infections. However, it is quite challenging...

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New review: Polymer-based superhydrophobic coatings

A newly published review gives focuses at the newest advances in polymer-based superhydrophobic coatings and gives insights on their preparation, properties, and applications.

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Driving sustainability: the Green Deal’s impact on resin innovation

The European Green Deal is reshaping the paints and coatings industry by driving innovation in sustainable, low-emission, and durable resin solutions. Santiago Arias and Josep Palasí discuss how stricter...

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Self-healing superhydrophobic coating with longevity based on EP + PDMS/SiO2 bilayer structure design

A new self-healing superhydrophobic coating, utilizing a unique double-layer structure, delivers enhanced durability against friction, corrosion, and offers self-cleaning properties for long-term protection....