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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.
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Edible film based on chitosan incorporated with Sonneratia caseolaris (L.) Engl. leaf extract
A new study examines the enhanced antimicrobial activities and physiochemical properties of edible film based on chitosan incorporated with Sonneratia caseolaris (L.) Engl. leaf extract.
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Rational design of phosphorylated poly(vinyl alcohol) grafted polyaniline
Scientists have focused on the rational design of phosphorylated poly(vinyl alcohol) grafted polyaniline for waterborne bio-based alkyd nanocomposites with high performance.