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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.
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Alternative cement: A recipe for eco-concrete
Empa researchers are working on alternative cement recipes that cause significantly fewer emissions or can even bind the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide.
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Design of robust superhydrophobic surfaces
Scientists create robust superhydrophobicity by a nanostructure design to provide water repellency and a microstructure design to provide durability.