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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.
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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.