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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.
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Fully organic coating system modified with epoxidised soybean oil
A fully organic coating system modified with epoxidised soybean oil showed superior corrosion protection performance.
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Electrical and mechanical properties of antistatic waterborne epoxy coating
A new study examines the synthesis of conducting PANi/SiO2 nanocomposites and their effect on electrical and mechanical properties of antistatic epoxy coating.
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Preparation of fluorinated/silanised polyacrylates amphiphilic polymers
For a new study, fluorinated/silanised polyacrylates amphiphilic polymers were prepared and their anticorrosion and antifouling performance was studied.
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Processing effects on the properties of hybrid sol-gel superhydrophobic coatings
Researchers have studied processing effects on the kinetics morphology and properties of hybrid sol-gel superhydrophobic coatings.
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Conversion of carbon dioxide: From greenhouse gas to a high-tech resource
At Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), the NECOC research project is aimed at building a unique test facility for active reduction of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2).
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Properties of water-dispersible polyisocyanates carrying sulfonate
Scientists have synthesised water-dispersible polyisocyanates carrying sulfonate and described their properties.
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Influence of radical photoinitiator content on UV curing process
A new study examines the influence of radical photoinitiator content on UV-cured hybrid sol–gel films.