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Inspiring the next generation: Student Poster Award
The European Coatings Show Conference 2025 invites students to present their research at the student poster session on 24 March 2025. This is an opportunity to showcase innovative work, network with industry...
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Multifunctional coating: antifog, antifrost, and self-cleaning
New UV-curable coating revolutionizes application across various sectors.
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Cationic water-borne polyurethane coatings: enhanced performance through modified formulation
A new study reveals how the addition of acrylic acid and amino acids can significantly improve the properties of cationic waterborne polyurethane coatings.
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Novel epoxy coating with graphene oxide increases corrosion protection performance
Researchers develop an epoxy coating with amino-functionalized graphene oxide to enhance corrosion protection.
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New protective coatings allow turbine engines to operate at higher temperatures
Researchers at the University of Virginia develop advanced coatings to boost turbine engine efficiency and reduce emissions.
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Biodegradable surfactants do not improve antifouling or fouling-release performance of polydimethylsiloxane
Researchers found that biodegradable surfactants do not improve the antifouling or fouling-release performance of polydimethylsiloxane.
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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.