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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,...
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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.