Coatings Technologies - European Coatings

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Reducing the shrinkage stress of epoxy resin

The shrinkage stress of thermal cured epoxy resin was reduced by the addition of functional hollow microspheres. The curing stress of the epoxy resin could be precisely monitored.

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Smart sensing coatings for early warning of degradations

A new review article summarises the characteristics of various stages of corrosion under coatings, and systematically reviews previous studies on sensitive coatings and self-warning coatings.

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Nanocontainers: Their application in smart functional coatings

A new review covers recent developments in nanocontainer-based smart functional coatings during the last 15 years.

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Tunable mechanical performances of collagen-based film

Researchers have studied the effect of collagens in different hierarchies and cellulose nanofiber: Lowering collagen's size increases the strength, but decreases fracture energy of film.

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Relevant questions

ECS pre-conference tutorials on adhesives & sealants and anti-corrosive coatings impart basics of coatings knowledge.

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Phosphorous-containing bio-based flame-retardant materials

A new review decribes recent developments in phosphorous-containing bio-based flame-retardant materials for coatings.

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Kickstart the conference

Complement your show experience, arrive a day early and brush up on some basic skills with a topic of your choice.

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Double Issue: Spotlight on architectural coatings

The double issue of the European Coatings Journal for January and February is out. It features a comprehensive update on architectural coatings: a market report, expert interviews research insights.

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Challenges include the need for an expanded performance profile

Amber Goodyear, Global Market Manager for Powder Resins at Arkema, gives insights into trends in powder coatings and what could be done to increase the performance of low-temperature powder coatings. ...