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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.

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Mussel-inspired hybrid network hydrogel

Scientists have developed a mussel-inspired hybrid network hydrogel for continuous adhesion in water.

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In-situ growth of ceria nanoparticles on graphene oxide nanoplatelets

Researchers have studied the In-situ growth of ceria nanoparticles on graphene oxide nanoplatelets to be used as a multifunctional hybrid compound for exterior coatings.

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Hydrophobicity modulation of glass and marble materials

A new work examines the hydrophobicity modulation of glass and marble materials by different Si-based coatings.

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Facile fabrication of durable superhydrophobic mesh

A new study focuses on a facile fabrication of durable superhydrophobic mesh via candle soot for oil-water separation.

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Epoxy-based nanocomposite coating reinforced by a zeolite complex

Scientists have studied the anticorrosion properties of epoxy-based nanocomposite coatings reinforced by a zeolite complex on mild steel.

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Effects of carbon materials on fire protection and smoke suppression

Scientists have studied the effects of carbon materials on fire protection and smoke suppression of waterborne intumescent coatings.

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Active corrosion performance of magnesium by silane coatings reinforced with polyaniline/praseodymium

Scientists have synthetisised a composite containing praseodymium (Pr) and polyaniline (PANI) with different ratios.

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Boron- and phosphorus-containing precursors for flame-retardant epoxy coating

A study describes an attempt to induce the inherent flame retardancy to the epoxy resin by incorporation of phosphorous and boron atoms in the polymer backbone through the curing agents.

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Superhydrophobic organic and inorganic clay nanocomposites for epoxy steel coatings

Scientists have studied superhydrophobic organic and inorganic clay nanocomposites for epoxy steel coatings.