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Physical vapor deposition-based metallic coatings on steel
A new review has been published that focuses on physical vapor deposition-based metallic coatings on steel as an alternative to conventional galvanised coatings.
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Controllable hydrolytic stability of novel fluorinated polyurethane films
A recently published paper describes the controllable hydrolytic stability of fluorinated polyurethane films by incorporating fluorinated side chains.
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Superhydrophobic surface modeled on a peacock feather
In recently published work, UV-cured electroactive polyurethane acrylate (EPU) materials with the superhydrophobic surface structure of biomimetic peacock feather were prepared and applied in anticorrosive...
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Corrosion resistance of NiTi alloy
A new study focues on the corrosion resistance of a superelastic NiTi alloy coated with graphene–based coatings.
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Transparent coatings with good flame retardancy
Researchers have presented a highly transparent acrylate epoxidised soybean oil based UV–curable silicone–modified coating with good thermal stability and flame retardancy.
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Synthesis of vegetable oil based hyperbranched polyol
A new paper reports the synthesis of a hyperbranched polyol via thiol-yne click reaction and their application in polyurethane.
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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...