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Performance properties of graphene oxide/water-borne polyurethane nanocoatings

The effects of graphene oxide content on performance properties of graphene oxide/water-borne polyurethane nanocoatings have been studied.

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Recent progress in corrosion resistant superhydrophobic coatings: A critical review

A detailed article reviews the impact of nano-material based SHCs on metal/alloys with a discussion of associated challenges, potential solutions and future opportunities.

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Preparation of a biomimic superhydrophobic and anti-blood adhesion coating

A new work describes a biomimic superhydrophobic coating based on one new flower-like micro-nano particles via electrophoretic deposition (EPD) technique.

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Silicon dioxide coatings as protective materials for stone

Chemists have studied the possibility of silicon dioxide coatings modified by 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane as protective materials for stone.

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Novel approach of developing sustainable cellulose coating for self-cleaning-healing fabric

A sustainable superhydrophobic coating for fabrics is made by using cellulose nanofiber.

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Gallic acid-derived phosphorus-based flame-retardant multifunctional crosslinking agent for PU coating

The synthesis of the multifunctional phosphorus-based flame-retardant crosslinking agent is presented in in new work.

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Optimised silica-based hybrid coatings for the protection of aluminum

Chemists have studied silica-based hybrid coatings for the protection of aluminum against chloride-rich environment.

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Transparent ZnO-coated polydimethylsiloxane-based material

Scientists have described the production and photocatalytic properties of a material based on polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) as a carrier substrate coated with microparticles of zinc oxide (ZnO).

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Fouling-release properties of amphiphilic perfluoropolyether-zwitterion cross-linked polymer films

Cross-linked amphiphilic films of perfluoropolyethers and the zwitterionc monomer sulfobetaine methacrylate were prepared and the performance of these films was tested against example marine organisms....

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Hydrophobization, smoothing and barrier improvements of cellulose nanofibril films

Chemists have investigated the hydrophobization, smoothing and barrier improvement of cellulose nanofibril films by sol-gel coatings.

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Improving nanoparticle dispersion and polymer crystallinity in polyvinylidene fluoride/POSS coatings

A new study aims at Improving nanoparticle dispersion and polymer crystallinity in polyvinylidene fluoride/POSS coatings using tetrahydrofuran as co-solvent.

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Effect of snap-off distance and squeegee speed on ink transfer mechanism

Scientists have focused on high-speed imaging the effect of snap-off distance and squeegee speed on the ink transfer mechanism of screen-printed carbon pastes.

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Effects of graphene on the corrosion evolution of epoxy zinc-containing coatings

A new study examines the effects of graphene on the corrosion evolution of zinc particles in waterborne epoxy zinc-containing coatings.

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A promising approach for controlled porosity osmotic pump tablets of Captopril

Chemists have investigated a leachable pegylated cellulose acetate complex as a promising approach for controlled porosity osmotic pump tablets of Captopril.