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Design of poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) coated MnO2 nanoparticles for thermally regulated catalytic decomposition of H2O2
Researchers found that the thermoresponsive nanoparticles can efficiently regulate the catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide
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A review of high-quality epoxy resins for corrosion-resistant applications
Researchers found that various epoxy resins (ERs) and epoxy phenolic resins (EPRs) provide effective coatings for corrosion protection of steel and aluminum surfaces, and that their performance can be...
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Preparation of UV-curable waterborne polyacrylate based on thiol-click chemistry
Researchers found that incorporating thiocarbamate and thioether bonds into the polymer backbone, along with pentaerythritol tetraacrylate (PETTA), results in a new type of waterborne poly(thiourethane-urethane)...
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Development of an epoxy-based self-intumescent fire protective coating containing an appropriate mass ratio of APP and Cu2O
Researchers found that a newly developed epoxy-based self-intumescent fire protective coating with a combination of ammonium polyphosphate (APP) and copper (I) oxide (Cu2O) can protect steel plates at...
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A polyurethane coating using CoMOF-BTA metal-organic framework for active protection of AA2024-T3
Researchers found that the addition of CoMOF-BTA particles to polyurethane coatings significantly enhances the corrosion resistance of AA2024-T3 aluminum alloys.
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Hybrid epoxy-SiO2/GO nanosheets anti-corrosive coating for aeronautic aluminum Al6061-T5
Researchers found that the addition of 0.5 wt% graphene oxide (GO) to an epoxy resin-SiO2 matrix significantly improves the mechanical and anti-corrosive properties of the coating.
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POSS-vinyl-urethane acrylate-based nanohybrid coating materials
Researchers found that the use of POSS-vinyl-heptaisobutyl-substituted compounds as an inorganic additive significantly enhances the thermal and physical properties of nanohybrid coating materials.
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Corrosion-resistant super-amphiphobic coating with thermal and mechanical stability
Researchers found that the corrosion resistance and thermal stability of the super-amphiphobic coating can be significantly improved by using functionalized nano-Al2O3 and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)....
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Preparation of low viscosity and high flexibility epoxy acrylate and its application in UV-curable coatings
Researchers found that using a carboxyl-terminated intermediate to modify epoxy acrylate significantly increases the flexibility of the cured film and reduces the resin viscosity.
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Flame retardancy of acrylic emulsion resin intumescent coatings added with alkaline lignin on plywood
Researchers found that the addition of 5% alkaline lignin to water-based intumescent coatings results in an optimal formation of a protective char layer during combustion.
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European Coatings Show Conference 2025: Call for Papers closing soon!
The next European Coatings Show and Conference will take place from March 24 to 25, 2025, in Nuremberg, Germany. The call for papers is currently open, but the deadline for submissions is rapidly approaching...
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Highly transparent anti-reflection coating enhances the underwater efficiency and stability of perovskite solar modules
Researchers found that a highly transparent anti-reflection coating can significantly enhance the efficiency and stability of perovskite solar modules underwater.
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Fabricating bio-inspired high impact resistance carbon nanotube network films for multi-protection under an extreme environment
Researchers found that the bio-inspired carbon nanotube network exhibits significantly higher toughness and impact resistance compared to conventional protective materials like steel and Kevlar.
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Towards the identification of the volatile organic compounds emitted by the coatings used in a car factory painting line
Researchers found that coatings used in a car factory emit 45 volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that pose potential health risks to workers.