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Styrene-acrylate coatings as conductive substrate
In a new work, styrene-acrylate (SA) coatings were strengthened with renewable natural polymers (carboxymethyl chitosan, CMCS) and crosslinked by multiple hydrogen bonds, which improved the mechanical...
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Novel Highly dispersed silica/carbon nanotube nanomaterial
Researchers have portrayed a smart self-healing coating based on the highly dispersed silica/carbon nanotube nanomaterial for corrosion protection of steel.
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Improved water resistance of starch films
A new work describes the water resistance enhancement of the interface between starch films and acrylated epoxidised soybean oil coating.
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Innovative strategies to improve the drying properties of castor oil
Because castor oil is a non-drying oil, interesterification and physical blend of castor oil with sacha inchi oil were compared as methods to produce drying oils that could be used for the synthesis of...
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Enhancing properties of polyacrylate coatings
The incorporation of metal ions into polyacrylate coating shows great potential in enhancing their performances, as well as providing additional functionalities.
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Robust superhydrophobic aluminum surfaces
A recently conducted study focuses on the facile fabrication of a superhydrophobic aluminum surfaces with enhanced corrosion protection and antifouling properties.
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Strengthened soy protein isolate-based films
A new work presents eco-friendly soy protein isolate-based films strengthened by water-soluble glycerin epoxy resin.
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Surfactant-free latexes as binders in paint applications
In a recent study, surfactant-free latexes stabilised with sodium styrene sulfonate as binders for exterior paints. The have potential to replace surfactant stabilised latexes as binders in waterborne...
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Colourless cardanol based polyurethane coating
A current study presents a modified cardanol based colourless, transparent, hydrophobic and anti-corrosive polyurethane coating.
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The impact of pigments on the recycling process
PrintCYC is currently focusing on the effects of pigments on the recycling process. The initiative has found that standard pigments for flexo- and rotogravure printing show excellent compatibility with...
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December issue: Powder Coatings in the focus
The December issue of the European Coatings Journal is out. It features a full package on powder coatings: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews.
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Lactide-based polyester as coating with improved properties
Researchers have described the synthesis, analysis, and application of lactide-based polyester as a coating with improved mechanical and rheological behavior.
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Polyimide–polyester hybrid UV-curable powder coating
A new UV-curable maleimide-terminated polyimide was prepared and characterised. The viscoelastic properties of the hybrid system were most improved when 16% weight percent of polyimide was added into the...
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November issue: Functional coatings in the focus
The November issue of the European Coatings Journal is out. It features a full package on functional coatings: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews.