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Durable self-cleaning superhydrophobic coating Copy
A recent study describes the rational design of a self-cleaning superhydrophobic coating with outstanding abrasion resistance and weatherability: Towards highly efficient oil-water separation and anti-corrosion...
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Photothermal self-healing coating
Researchers have portrayed a graphene oxide modified vinyl ester coating based on tung oil-with an improved anti-corrosion performance.
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Development of bio-based polyester-urethane-acrylate from citric acid
A novel UV-curable hyperbranched polyester-urethane-acrylate (PUA) resin was successfully synthesised using citric acid as a core bio-based material and ester-urethane-acrylate linkage as the arm and was...
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Using biochar instead of graphite
A recently conducted study presents the production and application of biochar in a UV radiation-curable epoxy paint as a substitute for graphite.
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Visible light to activate antiviral properties of titanium dioxide nanoparticles
Focus on new developments for frequent-touch surfaces in hospitals: A new review describes the use of visible light to activate antiviral and antimicrobial properties of titanium dioxide nanoparticles...
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Alternative for CR(VI) in aircraft coatings
A current research project in Spain is working on finding e-coat alternatives for current Cr(VI) based coatings for the aviation industry.
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Abrafati: Call for Papers open until May 24
The most important event of its kind in South America, the ABRAFATI Show and Conference will open its doors on November 21. The deadline for the call for papers for the conference has been extended until...
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Call for Papers for the Pacific Coatings Show 2023
The Pacific Coatings Show will be held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from October 18-20, 2023, bringing together the entire supply chain. Part of the new event is a conference, for which the Call for Papers is...
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Development of thermally-stable NIR absorbing films
Near-infrared (NIR) absorbing film is an essential component of CMOS image sensor modules. In order to exploit the intense NIR absorbing performance of heptamethine cyanine dyes for this application, their...
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Facile way to enhance the properties of powder coating films
Researchers report on an enhanced flowability and film properties of ultrafine powder coatings modulated by modified flow additive.
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Preventing water-based opaque coatings from yellowing
Coating system comprising a polar primer and a nonpolar topcoat showed remarkable performance preventing the migration of the extractives and the discolouration of the painted surface.
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Gulf Coatings Show 2023 is calling for papers
After a successful start in 2022, the Gulf Coatings Show will take place again from 9 to 11 October 2023 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirate. Part of the event is a conference, which is calling for papers....
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Modified polyurethane coating with self- healing function
In a new study, a modified polyurethane coating with self-healing function was developed via reaction between polytetrahydrofuran (PTMG), 2,4-toluene diisocyanate (TDI) and α-lipoic acid.
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UV curable alkyd coating properties analysed
Four types of UV-(meth)acrylate curable alkyds were synthesised and formulated with two tri(meth)acrylate reactive diluents. Thermal, mechanical, and coating properties, including gloss, adhesion, hardness,...