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Isosorbide-based water-borne NIPUs improve adhesive performance
Researchers have synthesised a series of water-borne non-isocyanate polyurethanes from bio-based isosorbide and dimethyl carbonate, designed as polymeric adhesion coatings. The hexamethylenediamine variant...
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ETCC 2026 in Prague: A hub for coatings innovation and sustainability
The European Technical Coatings Congress (ETCC) returns from 30 June to 2 July 2026 in Prague, Czech Republic. Under the theme “For a More Colourful World,” the event will explore advancements in paints,...
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Self-similar fly ash coating enables durable anti-icing
A new super-lubricating photothermal anti-icing coating uses a self-similar porous structure derived from fly ash to retain lubricant and enable active de-icing. The system combines passive superlubricity...
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Urea-modified silica sol enables self-healing steel coating
Researchers have developed a dual-autonomous self-healing composite coating for steel that combines nanoscale dispersion of a silicone-based healing agent with a reversible hydrogen-bonding network. The...
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Polyphenol hydrogels: multifunctional coatings for smart homes
A review highlights how plant polyphenol-functionalised hydrogel coatings can meet the multifunctional demands of smart home applications. Combining self-healing, environmental responsiveness and antimicrobial...
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MXene-enhanced epoxy film achieves 96 % self-healing efficiency
Researchers have developed a high-performance epoxy resin film that combines MXenes with dynamic diselenide bonds, enabling efficient photothermal self-healing. The new formulation overcomes the brittleness...
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Chitosan microspheres enable smart corrosion warning coatings
Researchers have developed a smart corrosion-warning coating based on chitosan microspheres encapsulating phenolphthalein. The pH-responsive system visibly signals localised corrosion through a striking...
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PDA-modified PTFE enhances tribology of PAI composite coatings
Researchers have developed a mussel-inspired composite coating that combines polydopamine-modified PTFE with poly(amide-imide) to deliver enhanced adhesion, wear resistance and cavitation-erosion resistance....
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Bio-based fish bone filler enhances fire-retardant coatings
Researchers have demonstrated that fish bone powder, rich in hydroxyapatite and featuring a microporous structure, can act as an effective bio-based functional filler in fire-retardant coatings. Hairtail...
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Thiol–yne route delivers perfectly alternating hybrid copolymers
Researchers have synthesised perfectly alternating linear-dendritic copolymers using dithiol–yne click chemistry. The approach combines bis-MPA dendrons with linear dithiol spacers, offering precise...
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Open-air emulsion polymerisation via semi bio-Fenton route
Researchers have demonstrated a fast emulsion polymerisation process that runs successfully in an open-to-air environment. By combining glucose oxidase with Fenton chemistry, the so-called "semi bio-Fenton"...
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Soybean oil-based photoresin enables multi-mode anti-counterfeiting
Researchers have developed a bio-based UV-curable resin from epoxidised soybean oil for 3D printing applications. The thiol-acrylate dual polymerisation system reduces shrinkage and oxygen inhibition while...
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Liquid-metal crosslinked hydrogel enables durable wearable sensors
Researchers have developed a high-strength conductive hydrogel based on a deep eutectic solvent and liquid metal nanoparticles. The material combines mechanical robustness, anti-drying and freezing resistance,...
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Multifunctional MXene coating offers anti-icing and self-healing
Researchers have developed a multifunctional polyurethane coating combining polydopamine-modified MXene with a Diels-Alder reversible network. The hybrid system delivers anti-icing performance, long-term...