Coatings Technologies

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Hydrophilicity–hydrophobicity adjustable polymer-modified surfaces from one-step dip-coating method

Researchers found that the surface wettability of materials can be specifically adjusted by the composition and morphology of copolymer coatings.

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Synergistic catalytic effects of combined manganese-based driers on accelerating the drying process of tung oil

Researchers found that combining manganese-based desiccants with nitrogen and oxygen ligands significantly reduces the drying time of tung oil.

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Antifouling efficiency of polymer coatings with SeNPs-loaded SiO2(rh)-PHMG composite as antimicrobial agent

Researchers found that the use of SeNPs-loaded SiO₂(rh)-PHMG composite in polymer coatings can increase resistance to fouling by two to five times.

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Fabrication of photocurable zwitterionic polymer coatings with enhanced antifouling and lubrication properties for urinary catheter applications

Researchers found that the newly developed hydrogel coating exhibits excellent antifouling properties.

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Waterborne polyurethane based on dual crosslinked structure with excellent mechanical properties, water and corrosion resistance

Researchers found that the introduction of KH-792 as a coupling agent significantly enhances the mechanical properties of the WPU coatings.

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Enhancing wettability and water resistance of coatings using tung oleic acid-based gemini wetting agent via Fischer esterification

Researchers found that the newly developed gemini-based wetting agent improves surface tension and water resistance.

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Polydopamine-functionalized g-C3N4 nanosheets as responsive nanocarriers for 2-mercaptobenzimidazole in anticorrosion coatings

Researchers found that the MBI-PDA@CN nanosheets exhibit favorable hydrophilicity and high loading capacity.

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Synthesis of acrylic water-based inks for plastic films: binder’s self-crosslinking of allyl acetoacetate-hexamethylenediamine

Researchers found that the use of water-based inks with enhanced binders significantly improves adhesion on polymer films and drying time.

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Phosphorous containing polyamidoamine-organosilicon flame retardants: Synthesis and sol-gel application on cotton fabrics

Researchers found that phosphorous-modified cotton fabrics exhibit significantly enhanced thermal stability and flame-retardant properties, with a much higher char residue compared to untreated cotton....