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Promising approach in the development of antibacterial textiles
A present research reports on the synthesis and characterisation of nanosized copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) and their application on cotton fabric to increase the bactericidal and hydrophobic properties....
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Superhydrophobic surfaces and their applications for drag reduction
A comprehensive review describes the recent advances in superhydrophobic surfaces and their applications for drag reduction.
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Hot-glue gun to adhere injured human tissues
Researchers at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology have developed a hot-glue gun to adhere human tissues that have been seriously injured.
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Phosphorus-containing polyurethane based polymeric dye with excellent flame retardancy
Polyester fabrics coated by polymeric dyes showed bright colours, excellent colour fastness and fame retardant properties.
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UCF scientists seek novel nanoparticle coating to kill COVID-19
Masks that protect doctors and nurses from COVID-19 only block the virus before it reaches their faces, but University of Central Florida researchers are working to create a protective coating that would...
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Atmospheric pressure plasma for adhesion improvement in polyurethane coating on polypropylene fabrics
Chemists have investigated the application of atmospheric pressure plasma for adhesion improvement in polyurethane coating on polypropylene fabrics.
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Enhanced corrosion resistance and weathering resistance of waterborne epoxy coatings
A new study focuses on the enhanced corrosion resistance and weathering resistance of waterborne epoxy coatings with polyetheramine-functionalised graphene oxide.
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Investigating propensity of roller spatter during application of water-based architectural paints
Scientists have investigated the effect of thickeners and volume solids on the propensity of roller spatter during application of water-based architectural paints.
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White sheets without titanium dioxide
There is currently no alternative to the white pigment titanium dioxide for paints and coatings. However, new competitors could be white sheets which, thanks to bionic materials, do not require titanium...
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Abrasion resistance of polymer and polymer–ceramic composite coatings for steel hydraulic structures
The abrasive wear resistance of conventional vinyl-based coating systems has been compared with polymer matrix composite coatings, fibrous polymer coatings, and ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene...
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Characterisation and evaluation of primer formulations for bonding silicone rubber to metal
The aim of a new study was to explore the chemistry and adhesive properties of industrial primer formulations used for bonding silicone elastomers on AA6061 aluminum alloy.
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Influence of clay platelet size on corrosion protection by clay nanocomposite thin films
The influence of clay platelet size on the corrosion barrier performance of highly-aligned polymer clay nanocomposite (PCN) thin films was examined.
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Adsorption–desorption kinetics of silica coated on textile fabrics
A new paper discusses the adsorption and desorption kinetics of silica coated on cotton (CO) and polyester (PES) textile fabrics.
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Superhydrophobic surface modification of nanostructured textile surfaces
A recent study focuses on initiated chemical vapor deposition of poly(hexafluorobutyl acrylate) thin films for superhydrophobic surface modification of nanostructured textile surfaces.