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Self-healing and fluorescent anti-corrosion coatings for aluminum alloys
A new coating system offers aluminum alloys used in marine industries enhanced corrosion protection through self-healing and fluorescent properties.
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Poss-vinyl-urethane acrylate-based nanohybrid coatings with enhanced properties
A research team has investigated the impact of poss compounds as additives in nanohybrid coatings based on urethane acrylate, showing improvements in thermal and mechanical properties.
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IntAIRCOAT 2025: Call for Speakers published
The leading international conference on aerospace painting and coating, has released its Call for Speakers. The conference will take place in the spring of 2025 and is looking for speakers.
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Anti-fouling coatings based on cation-π interactions: a rapid solution for medical implants
Researchers have developed a new method to create effective anti-fouling coatings for medical implants. Using cation–π interactions, the coatings are quickly formed on various substrates, offering an...
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Development of a flexible, low-viscosity epoxy acrylate for UV-curable coatings
Novel epoxy acrylate offers improved flexibility and lower viscosity, ideal for UV-curable applications.
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Tuning the mechanical properties of epoxy-acrylate coatings
A recent study explores the effect of epoxy concentration on the mechanical properties of epoxy-acrylate core-shell nanostructures, offering new insights for developing high-performance coatings.
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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.