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One-step brush-coating strategy for low-haze and water-resistant transparent wood films
Researchers found that a one-step brush-coating strategy can produce transparent wood films with low haze and high water resistance.
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A bio-based waterborne polyurethane with high toughness, superior wear resistance, and water resistance enabled by sorbitol monooleate
Waterborne polyurethanes (WPUs) have recently attracted enormous attentions in extensive industrial applications because of their sustainability and low toxicity.
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European Coatings Show Conference 2025: Call for papers is open
The next European Coatings Show and Conference will be held March 24 to 25, 2025 in Nuremberg, Germany. The call for papers for the conference is now open and papers can be submitted until September 6....
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Strategies to improve the antimicrobial properties of metal-oxide based photocatalytic coating
As surface contamination has become a major public concern, extensive research into antimicrobial coatings has been conducted as potential long-term solutions against health-associated infections (HAIs)....
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May issue: Bio-based coatings in focus
The May issue of the European Coatings Journal is out and focuses on bio-based coatings.
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Novel thermal conductivity and anti-corrosion coating with hydrophobic properties for heat exchanger applications
A recent research proves that the developed coating has both high thermal conductivity and effective anti-corrosion performance, which has significant implications for heat exchangers and other applications...
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Exploring the future: Functional Coatings & Nanotechnology Conference
The world of functional coatings is extremely diverse and is gaining more traction thanks to increasing demand from the industry and end consumers. Functional coatings and nanotechnology are the focus...
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Ideas aplenty: Functional and smart coatings
Rigoberto Advincula, Governor’s Chair Professor at the University of Tennessee, gives his perspective on significant developments and arising possibilities in this field. Interview by Bettina Hoffmann...
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Woodcoatings Congress: Call for papers open until March 28
PRA’s 13th International Woodcoatings Congress is calling for papers. Just as in the years before, international experts on wood coatings will gather in Amsterdam to present the latest developments,...
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EC Conference Bio-based & Water-based Coatings is calling for papers
The European Coatings Conference Bio-based & Water-based Coatings is seeking paper submissions for its upcoming event dedicated to sustainable coatings solutions.
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Sorbitol-based UV polyurethane coatings for multiple applications
Researchers tested anti-fog, anti-frost, and self-cleaning properties of the coatings.
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Antibacterial durability testing
Study focuses on photocatalytic ZnO-based surface coatings.
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Superamphiphobic coatings with excellent properties
Graded fillers were used to improve thermal conductivity and war resistance.
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Magnetic superhydrophobic sponge with 3D interpenetrating network structure coating for multimodal driven oil/water separation
Revolutionizing oil spill cleanup, a study unveils a novel 3D interpenetrating network-coated sponge, created through a simple dipping technique, showcasing exceptional superhydrophobicity, robustness,...