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Naphthyl-based acylphosphine oxide photoinitiators with high effiency and low migration

A new paper reports on Naphthyl-based acylphosphine oxide photoinitiators (N1–N3) which were designed and synthesised. N1–N3 possess red-shifted absorption spectra with high absorption molar absorption...

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Hydrophobic functional molecules released from cotton fabrics

Scientists report on a biodegradable polymer coating for a controlled release of hydrophobic functional molecules from cotton fabrics.

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Facile fabrication of biomimetic superoleophobic composite coating

Inspired by the defects of superoleophobic surface with poor friction resistance and the complicated preparation method, bio-dopamine was utilised and the friction-durable superoleophobic composite coating...

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New review on fundamentals, constraints and fabrication techniques of superhydrophobic coatings

A broad overview of the fundamentals, the problems in manufacturing and a detailed overview of the fabrication techniques of superhydrophobic coatings has recently been published.

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Facile fabrication of durable superamphiphobic PET fabrics

Chemists report on a simple and flexible approach to produce multifunctional superamphiphobic PET textiles.

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Antimicrobial cationic acrylate-based hybrid coatings against microorganism contamination

Scientists describe fabricating antimicrobial cationic acrylate-based composite and investigating it as antimicrobial coatings of interior walls in buildings.

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Tribological properties of polyimide-graphene composite coatings at elevated temperatures

A new paper focuses on developing a polyamic acid (PAA) of polyimide (PI) and PI filled with graphene (PI/GP) on 100CR6 ESU hardened steel.

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Novel anti-UV superhydrophobic material

A new study presents an anti-UV superhydrophobic material with photocatalysis, self-cleaning, self-healing and oil/water separation functions.

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New cooling materials: Inspiration from a fascinating beetle

A type of beetle capable of regulating its body temperature in some of the hottest places on earth is the centerpiece of new research.

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Porous chitin-nanofibrous structure via layer-by-layer self-assembly

Scientists have studied the growth of porous chitin-nanofibrous structure under existing ionic effects for antireflective and antifogging coatings.

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Antistatic properties of clearcoats by the use of special additives

In a recent work, researchers have evaluated different substances to investigate their ability to create an antistatic effect, specifically in a UV clearcoat.

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Super-hydrophobic coatings on cotton fabrics using sol–gel technique by spray

In a new study, hydrophobic surfaces on cotton fabrics were obtained using a sol–gel technique to produce coatings applied using a spray of precursor solution followed by drying and heat treatments....

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Novel technology for faster photochromic face shields

Futurechromes S. L., a technological company in Barcelona, has developed a new technology for photochromic face shields based on the nanoencapsulation of light-sensitive dyes.

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High hardness and flame retardancy: Synthesis of a novel polysiloxane coating

Chemists have investigated the functional properties of a newly synthetisised polysiloxane coating.