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Research progress on lignin-based composite coatings for wood protection

A review explores the advantages, challenges, and optimisation strategies for lignin-based composite coatings, highlighting their potential as eco-friendly alternatives for wood protection.

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From brewery waste to biobased, circular packaging: BioSupPack drives innovation for EU sustainability

The EU-funded BioSupPack project has transformed brewery waste into high-performance bioplastics, offering sustainable packaging solutions and enabling compliance with the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste...

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Interview:“High-quality, bio-based raw materials are now available for powder coating production”

Powder coatings are already among the most environmentally friendly surface finishing options, but advancements in bio-based raw materials, recycled components, and mass-balanced approaches could take...

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Epoxy-carbon composite coatings for corrosion and fouling resistance

A review highlights the transformative impact of carbon-based nanomaterials on epoxy systems, enabling multifunctional, eco-friendly coatings with integrated corrosion and antifouling resistance.

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Balancing mechanical and thermal properties in epoxy-based solder resists with polyurethane-polyimide hybrids

A novel molecular design integrates rigid imide backbones with flexible polyurethane segments, achieving exceptional mechanical strength, thermal stability, and flexibility in solder resist materials....

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Dual-functional benzoxazine/epoxy composite coating offers corrosion protection and antibacterial applications

A novel sol-gel coating integrates benzoxazine and epoxy to achieve exceptional corrosion resistance and antibacterial activity, paving the way for multifunctional surface protection.

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Eco-friendly intumescent coating provides advanced fire protection for steel and batteries

A new biomass-based intumescent coating offers multifunctional fire protection, reducing heat release and preventing thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries while safeguarding steel structures under extreme...

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Alkali-soluble resins improve drying and adhesion in water-based inks

A study explores the synergistic effects of alkali-soluble resins on drying rate and adhesion fastness in water-based inks, offering insights into innovative binder technologies for packaging and printing...

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Sustainable TOCNF/HA composite films enhance gas barrier and oil resistance in packaging

Researchers introduce Tempo-oxidised cellulose nanofiber and hyaluronic acid composite films that offer high gas barrier properties, oil resistance, and sustainability for advanced packaging applications....

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Waste cooking oils emerge as sustainable feedstock for alkyd resin production

A review highlights the potential of waste cooking oil as a renewable raw material for alkyd resin synthesis, offering eco-friendly solutions for high-performance coatings while addressing waste disposal...

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Bioactive ceramic-reinforced acrylic bone cements enhance crack healing

Researchers have developed alendronate-functionalized acrylic bone cements reinforced with calcium titanate and bioglass, demonstrating improved bioactivity and crack closure via localized calcium phosphate...

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CO2-based ring-opening copolymerization enables hydroxy-functionalized polycarbonates

Researchers have developed a sustainable method to produce hydroxy-functionalized polycarbonates from CO2 and epoxides. Innovative catalyst systems enable the creation of versatile polymers for industrial...

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Bio-based photocurable coating for water-resistant materials

A new study introduces an innovative bio-based photocurable system using curcumin and soybean oil resin, offering high reactivity, water resistance, and biocompatibility.

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Unveiling the zinc precursor effect on ZIF-8/g-C₃N₄ epoxy coating performance

A new study demonstrates how zinc precursors influence the particle size and interfacial interaction of ZIF-8/g-C₃N₄ hybrids, optimising the corrosion protection performance of epoxy coatings.