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What's in store for functional coatings?
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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...

Rigoberto Advincula is the Governor’s Chair Professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
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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.

Anti-fog, anti-frost, and self-cleaning tests were carried out.
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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.

Researchers have tested the antibacterial durability of photocatalytic ZnO-based surface coatings.
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Antibacterial durability testing

Study focuses on photocatalytic ZnO-based surface coatings.

Superamphiphobic coatings with high thermal conductivity and wear resistance have attracted wide attention.
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Superamphiphobic coatings with excellent properties

Graded fillers were used to improve thermal conductivity and war resistance.

Revolutionizing oil spill cleanup, a study unveils a novel 3D interpenetrating network-coated sponge, created through a simple dipping technique, showcasing exceptional superhydrophobicity, robustness, and magnetic properties.
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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,...

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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.

Functional coatings: high in performance, high in sales
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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.

Andre van Linden, Director of Scientific Academic Partnerships at Akzo Nobel, shares his insights on the future of functional coatings and their role in addressing challenges in the energy and environmental sectors.
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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.