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A promising approach in the development of antibacterial textiles
A present research reports on the synthesis and characterisation of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) and their application on cotton fabric to increase the bactericidal and hydrophobic properties.
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Design of new phenothiazine derivatives as visible light photoinitiators
In an actual article, four new phenothiazine derivatives (denoted as PT1, PT2, PT3 and PT4) are specifically in silico designed by molecular modelling for good light absorption properties @405 nm.
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Intumescent coatings based on alkali-activated borosilicate inorganic polymers
A new paper presents results regarding the possibility of using intumescent alkali-activated borosilicate inorganic polymers (AABSIP) as passive fire protection for various substrates.
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Functionalised nanosilica as an antimicrobial additive for waterborne paints
A new paper reports the use of functionalised nanosilica as a non-leaching biocide.
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Tunable surface chemistry and wettability of LDPE substrate
Scientists have investigated the surface chemistry and wettability of octafluorocyclobutane and acrylic acid copolymer combined LDPE substrate by pulsed plasma polymerisation.
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Effects of low-melting glass powder on the thermal stabilities of low infrared emissivity Al/polysiloxane coatings
In a new study, low infrared emissivity coatings with good thermal stabilities were fabricated using silicone resin as adhesive, flake aluminum powder as pigment, and low-melting glass powder as functional...
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Six-month study shows no biofilm formation on zwitterionic polyurethanes
Researchers have presented a noveal approach to prevent biofilms. The material demonstrates both critical anti-biofilm properties and tunable mechanical properties.
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Preparation of water-borne non-fluorinated anti-smudge surfaces and their applications
A novel liquid-repellent surface system has been developed and the dewetting behavior of various liquids on this coating surface has been investigated.
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Molecular simulations and understanding of antifouling zwitterionic polymer brushes
A recent work provides some structural insights into the design of new antifouling materials beyond traditional PEG-based antifouling materials.
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Robust icephobic epoxy coating using maleic anhydride as a crosslinking agent
Robust hydrophobic and icephobic epoxy coatings were prepared by using maleic anhydride as a crosslinking agent. Such properties are not limited to the coating surface but are also present in the coating...
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Silver nanoparticles as biocidal agent in polyurethane coating
Chemists have investigated the synthesis and application of silver nanoparticles as biocidal agent in polyurethane coating.
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Progress in biomimetic leverages for marine antifouling using nanocomposite coatings
Natural biomimetic surfaces have the advantages of micro-/nanoroughness and minimised free energy characteristics that can motivate the dynamic fabrication of superhydrophobic antifouling surfaces.
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Detailed study on the effect of exposure conditions on dirt pickup resistance for exterior paints
Scientists have presented a detailed study on the effect of exposure conditions on dirt pickup resistance for exterior paints.
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A novel slippery surface with enhanced stability and corrosion resistance
A slippery liquid infused porous surface (SLIPS) was prepared by a facile spraying method with co-introduction of silica sol and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and subsequent oil infusion.