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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.
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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...