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Diatom-inspired coating extends corrosion and wear protection for steel surfaces
Researchers have developed a multilayer lubricant-infused coating that uses artificially cultivated diatoms as micro oil reservoirs. The result is a highly durable protection against corrosion and wear...
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Transparent superhydrophobic coatings enhance LiDAR signal precision
New research unveils a transparent, robust superhydrophobic coating that protects atmospheric LiDAR systems from contamination, ensuring precise environmental monitoring.
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Eco-friendly cardanol-based polyurethane coating provides superior corrosion protection for steel
An Indian research team has developed a hydrophobic, waterborne polyurethane (WBPU) coating derived from the bio-based raw material cardanol. Combining high solid content with outstanding corrosion and...
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Smart water-borne epoxy coating with MXene nanocomposites enables self-healing and advanced corrosion protection
A Chinese research team has developed a waterborne epoxy coating based on MXene nanocomposites with multistage self-healing functionality. The coating combines barrier and self-repair mechanisms to achieve...
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Bio-based phloretin enables robust, self-healing and UV-resistant waterborne polyurethanes
A novel bio-based crosslinker enhances waterborne polyurethane coatings, providing strong mechanical properties, efficient self-healing, UV protection and corrosion resistance, particularly beneficial...
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Optimised FPU/WPU coating combines superhydrophobicity with mechanical durability
Researchers have developed a superhydrophobic coating by integrating fluorinated polyurethane (FPU) with water-based polyurethane (WPU), achieving excellent abrasion stability and enhanced corrosion protection....
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Double crosslinking enhances UV-cured water-based decontamination coatings for nuclear applications
A new coating concept combines two crosslinking mechanisms to improve the mechanical stability and peelability of UV-cured water-based decontamination coatings, enabling efficient and residue-free removal...
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Amphiphilic materials advance sustainable anti-fouling and anti-corrosion coatings
A new review highlights the latest developments in environmentally friendly amphiphilic coatings designed to prevent fouling and combat corrosion – a safer alternative to toxic tributyltin-based systems...
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New PU/PEG-MXene nanocomposites for flexible electronics
A Serbian-French research team has developed polyurethane nanocomposites with functionalised MXenes, offering improved thermal, mechanical, and electrical performance for use in coatings for sensing and...
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Robust pH-responsive self-healing coating for magnesium alloys
A new double-layered coating system demonstrates how the synergy of tannic acid and cerium ions can significantly enhance the corrosion resistance of magnesium alloys.
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Seawater-degradable self-polishing epoxy coatings
Researchers have developed a novel epoxy resin that degrades in seawater, creating a self-renewing surface with strong anti-fouling properties.
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Flame-retardant MXene nanohybrids enhance epoxy resins
Researchers have developed phosphorus- and nitrogen-containing MXene nanohybrids that improve both the flame retardancy and impact strength of epoxy resins.
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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.