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Facile preparation of superhydrophobic surface on paper substrate

A new paper describes the preparation of an economical eco-friendly superhydrophobic surface on paper substrate with excellent mechanical durability.

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Study on chelated and non chelated titanate functionalised graphene nanosheets

Scientists have evaluated functionalised graphene nanosheets for enhancement of waterborne alkyd anticorrosion coatings.

One corroded and one non-corroded pipe.
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“Labyrinthine structure” anticorrosive water-based composite coatings

Recentlty, a novel environmentally friendly modified graphene oxide/waterborne epoxy composite coating has been reported.

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Bio-based monomers for UV-curable coatings

Scientists describe the allylation of ferulic acid and the investigation of photocured thiol-ene network.

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European Refucoat Project develops novel food packaging

The Refucoat Project has developed innovative, efficient, bioplastic food packaging production processes. One of project’s greatest innovations was the formulation of bacteriophage-based coatings.

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Bio-based healable non-isocyanate polyurethanes

Scientists describe bio-based healable non-isocyanate polyurethanes driven by the cooperation of disulfide and hydrogen bonds.

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Akzo Nobel unlocks a more sustainable way of making paints and coatings

A world of possibilities for paints and coatings has been unlocked by research being conducted by Akzo Nobel, in collaboration with the Dutch Advanced Research Center Chemical Building Blocks Consortium...

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Development of fluorine-free anti-stain textile finishing agents

Partially biobased, VOC-free polymer coatings confer water-repellence and acceptable oil-repellence to fatty triglycerides.

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Cellulose-based dispersants and flocculants

A new review article provides insight into the engineering pathways, the structural frameworks, and surface chemistry of “green” types of dispersants and flocculants.

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December issue: Powder coatings in the focus

The December issue of the European Coatings Journal features a full package on powder coatings: a market report, a product overview and expert interviews. The magazine is also available in European Coatings...

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Unexpected superhydrophobic polydopamine on cotton fabric

Researchers have unexpectedly fabricated a durable superhydrophobic PDA coating via a quite normal deposition the cotton fabric.

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ABB introduces new varnishing station

By using the new, compact interior painting station, car manufacturers are expected to be able to reduce the size of their paint booths by a third.

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A sustainable monomer for the production of bio-based polyacrylates

A new paper describes Isosorbide monoacrylate as a sustainable monomer for the production of fully bio-based polyacrylates and thermosets.

An experimental setup shows the described effect.
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Luminescent wood could light up homes of the future

Scientists study luminescent and hydrophobic wood films as optical lighting materials.