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Improved properties of coating binder from palm oil-based oleic acid
Scientists have improved properties of coating binders from palm oil-based oleic acid by copolymerising with acrylate monomers.
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Rheology of high-aspect-ratio nanocarbons
A new paper focuses on the rheology of nanocarbons dispersed in a low-viscosity fluid.
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Preparation of hybrid chitosan/silica composites
Scientists have prepared hybrid Chitosan/Silica Composites via Ionotropic Gelation and studied its corrision prevention capabilities.
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Metakaolin-based geopolymer coatings on metals
A new study reports on geopolymer coatings on metals by airbrush spray deposition.
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Research on the long-term effectiveness of preservation materials of ancient mortar
High hydrophobic preservation materials can cause damage to the ancient chinese construction material known as tabia.
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Curable hybrid materials for corrosion protection of steel
A new study presents the development and application of UV-cured 3-methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane-derived coating.
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Thermal conservation instead of using biocides?
Fraunhofer IPA has carried out promising preliminary tests to preserve emulsion paints thermally. Partners are being sought to participate in a research project.
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Potential of a marine bacterium extract
Scientists have studied the antifouling and anticorrosion potential of Pseudoalteromonas piscicida extract.
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Computations of coating windows for reverse roll coating of liquid films
A new paper focuses on the flow stability of reverse roll coating flows employed in practical applications to coat thin liquid films on substrates of different materials.
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Preparation of epoxy/non-metallic conductive fillers nano-composites
Scientists have prepared epoxy/non-metallic conductive fillers nano-composites and investigated their EMI shielding performance.
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Enhancing the anticorrosive performance of alkyd paints
A new study examines the effect of polyalcohols on the anticorrosive behaviour of alkyd coatings prepared with drying oils.
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Preparation of cationic fluorinated acrylate copolymer latex
Researchers teport on cationic fluorinated acrylate copolymer latex and its application on cotton fabric.
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Degradable polyurethane for marine antifouling applications
Scientists have developed degradable polyurethane based on triblock polyols composed of polypropylene glycol and ε-caprolactone.
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Cost-effective and material-saving: When Concrete learns to pre-stress itself
Using a new type of concrete formula, an Empa team has succeeded in producing self-prestressed concrete elements. This innovation makes it possible to build lean structures much more cost-effectively –...