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Urushi film cured through thermal polymerisation

Ususally, the oxidative polymerisation method is used to cure urushi film (oriental lacquer). Researchers have now focused on thermal polymerisation and present interesting findings.

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The effect of reactive diluents on curing and properties of epoxy resins

During a new study, the effect of monofunctional, difunctional, and trifunctional reactive epoxy diluents (RDs) on curing of epoxy resins by amine hardeners was studied.

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Bionic coating inspired by pachliopta aristolochiae wings

A recent study describes the fabrication of core-shell Ni@C@PANI nanocomposite-based bionic coating with multi-bands EWM adaptability inspired by porous structure of pachliopta aristolochiae wings.

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Highly-transparent fluorinated epoxy coating

Researchers have prepared a novel omniphobic epoxy coating prepared via ring-opening of thiolactone and thiol-click reactions.

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Bifunctional polyaniline/graphitic carbon nitride composite 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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Durable self-cleaning superhydrophobic 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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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...