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Polymethylsilsesquioxane powder prepared by morphology-controlled growth

A recent study concentrates on polymethylsilsesquioxane powder prepared by morphology-controlled growth and its composite with waterborne latex for superhydrophobic coating fabrication.

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Mechanical properties and decohesion of sol–gel coatings

A current study is dealing with mechanical properties and decohesion of sol–gel coatings on metallic and glass substrates.

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Near-IR sintering of conductive silver nanoparticle ink with in situ resistance measurement

Researchers have characterised the effect of near-infrared (N-IR) heating on the structure and properties of printed silver nanoparticle ink.

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Hydrogel coating to prevent ice formation in three different ways

Materials scientists at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering and colleagues in China have developed a coating that prevents ice from forming.

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Corrosion protection properties of functionalised graphene–acrylate coatings

A study focuses on corrosion protection properties of functionalised graphene–acrylate coatings  produced via cataphoretic deposition.

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Internal curing with superabsorbent polymers of different chemical structures

A recent study investigates the absorption behavior of superabsorbent polymer (SAP) with different chemical structures and their effect on cement hydration, early-age autogenous shrinkage and mechanical...

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Impact of finite intervals in the measurement of the bidirectional reflectance distribution function

A new study focuses on the theoretical evaluation of the impact of finite intervals in the measurement of the bidirectional reflectance distribution function.

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Investigation of wet clay adhesion to antistick coatings

Scientists have studied the effects of surface material and process parameters on the friction forces between wet clay and surface.

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Viscoelastic behavior of silicone/clay nanocomposite coatings

A new study examines the the viscoelastic behavior of silicone/clay systems.

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Effects of surface modification of cellulose nanocrystals on properties of soybean oil bio-nanocomposite

Scientists have examined the effects of surface modification of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) on curing behavior, optical, and thermal properties of soybean oil bio-nanocomposite.

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Liquid infused surface: An exceptional barrier to prohibit biofouling and biocorrosion

Biofouling and biocorrosion ceaselessly deteriorate stainless steel (SS) serving in seawater environment. Finding versatile coating is essential for dually solving the two problems.

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Water resistance and corrosion protection properties of water-borne polyurethane coating

Researchers have investigated the water resistance and corrosion protection properties of water-borne polyurethane (WPU) coating enhanced by montmorillonite modified with Ce3+.

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Synthesis of rubber seed oil water-borne alkyd resin from glucitol

Scientists examined the solubility properties of alkyd resins from phthalic and maleic anhydrides, glucitol and rubber seed oil (RSO) as raw materials.

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Chemo-mechanical modification of an acrylic melamine coating to enhance its resistance

Scientists target to promote the stability of a typical automotive clearcoat against biological materials such as bird dropping and tree gums.