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Self-healing assessment in polymeric coatings
A new article reviews the characterisation methods for self-healing assessment in polymeric coatings.
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Glossy and UV-resistant urushi coatings
A new study describes the development of glossy and UV-resistant urushi coatings by thermal polymerisation.
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Thriving Market: Functional Coatings Take Center Stage in Growth
Functional coatings are increasingly requested by the most varied industrial sectors. By Chiara Foppa Pedretti, contributing author.
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The Future of Functional Coatings: Innovations for Energy Efficiency, Sustainability and Safety
The realm of functional coatings is undergoing a renaissance, driven by the challenges of energy efficiency, sustainability, and safety. Andre van Linden, Director of Scientific Academic Partnerships at...
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Waterborne polyurethane with good mechanical properties
Researchers have synthesised a a bio-based waterborne polyurethane with high toughness, superior wear resistance, and water resistance enabled by sorbitol monooleate.
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Diving beetle-inspired slippery coatings
Researchers have presented a durable omniphobic slippery coatings with pit-type non-smooth topography.
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CoSI 2024 is calling for papers
The 19th Edition of the Coatings Science International Conference - CoSI 2024 - will be held from June 24 – 27th 2024 in Noordwijk, the Netherlands. Scientific contributions can now be submitted.
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Flame retardation of polyester–cotton fabrics
A new study portrays the facile construction of phosphorous acid-modified chitosan/montmorillonite coatings for highly efficient flame retardation of polyester–cotton fabrics
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Photocatalytic superhydrophobic coating
In a new study paper, a fluorine-free photocatalytic superhydrophobic coating with long-lasting anticorrosion performance and excellent antibacterial ability has been developed on various substrates by...
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EC Conference Functional Coatings & Nanotechnology is calling for papers
The European Coatings Conference Functional Coatings & Nanotechnology is seeking paper submissions for its upcoming event dedicated to functional coatings and nanotechnology.
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Novel platform for efficient water harvesting
A new study presents new patterned surface inspired by natural organisms, such as beetles and cactus thorns, for efficient water harvesting.
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Enhanced titanium dioxide pigment weatherability
A new study provides insights into composite coatings for improving the weatherability of titanium dioxide white pigments.
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New biobased polyurethane coatings
A new study decribes polyurethane coatings with fast self-healing and tunable mechanical properties derived from curcumin and castor oil.
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Complex world of binders: challenges and innovations
Dr. Sven A. Thomsen, Head of R&D Hesse, discusses the evolving market situation, rising prices, and the quest for innovative solutions, shedding light on the challenges and potential for improvement....