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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.
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Preparation and performance study of the self-embrittle composite coatings for radioactive decontamination of surface layer of various materials
Researchers found that self-embrittling composite coatings can be tailored by adjusting the MMA/MAA ratio in a copolymer to effectively decontaminate radioactive surfaces.
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Increased corrosion protection of electrophoretic epoxy coatings through graphene oxides
The use of amino-functionalised graphene oxides has significantly improved the corrosion protection behaviour of electrophoretic epoxy coatings.
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Antibacterial coating based on eucalyptus essential oil
Novel surface comprised of Eucalyptus essential oil trapped within the micro-nanostructures of a PDMS substrate.
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Corrosion protection based on hydrophobic phytic acid conversion layers
Corrosion protection based on hydrophobic phytic acid conversion layers
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Interview: “The high pH approach is not suitable for some water-borne coatings“
We spoke to Thomas Bernhofer, Technical Service Manager Coatings – Europe Synthomer, about upcoming developments in water-based coatings and how external factors affect the advancement of the sector....
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New additive process enables the production of better and more environmentally friendly chemicals of high value
Researchers at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation have achieved a breakthrough that could lead to better — and greener — agricultural chemicals and everyday products.
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PPG launches portfolio of energy-curable coatings for coiled metal
PPG announced the launch of electron-beam (EB) and ultraviolet (UV) curable backers, primers, basecoats and clearcoats that should bring the energy efficiency and high speed of energy curing to metal coil...
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Insights from David Dominguez, Briolf: The future of water-based coatings
David Dominguerz spoke with our European Coatings editor, Bettina Hoffmann, about the future developments and regulatory challenges in water-based coatings until 2030.