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Thiol–yne route delivers perfectly alternating hybrid copolymers
Researchers have synthesised perfectly alternating linear-dendritic copolymers using dithiol–yne click chemistry. The approach combines bis-MPA dendrons with linear dithiol spacers, offering precise...
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Open-air emulsion polymerisation via semi bio-Fenton route
Researchers have demonstrated a fast emulsion polymerisation process that runs successfully in an open-to-air environment. By combining glucose oxidase with Fenton chemistry, the so-called "semi bio-Fenton"...
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Soybean oil-based photoresin enables multi-mode anti-counterfeiting
Researchers have developed a bio-based UV-curable resin from epoxidised soybean oil for 3D printing applications. The thiol-acrylate dual polymerisation system reduces shrinkage and oxygen inhibition while...
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Liquid-metal crosslinked hydrogel enables durable wearable sensors
Researchers have developed a high-strength conductive hydrogel based on a deep eutectic solvent and liquid metal nanoparticles. The material combines mechanical robustness, anti-drying and freezing resistance,...
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Multifunctional MXene coating offers anti-icing and self-healing
Researchers have developed a multifunctional polyurethane coating combining polydopamine-modified MXene with a Diels-Alder reversible network. The hybrid system delivers anti-icing performance, long-term...
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POSS-acrylic hybrids deliver durable water-borne metal coatings
Researchers have synthesised a reactive acrylate-functional POSS monomer and covalently integrated it into a high-solid water-borne acrylic matrix. The resulting hybrid coatings combine mechanical reinforcement...
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Quartz sand yields nano-SiO₂ for durable anticorrosive coatings
Researchers have developed a cost-effective, eco-friendly route to synthesise nano-spherical silica from natural quartz sand and used it as a filler in water-borne epoxy coatings. The composite significantly...
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Fluorine-free WPU coating delivers durable water repellency
A new fluorine-free water-borne polyurethane coating combines side-chain functionalisation with dual-siloxane synergy to deliver durable water repellency on textiles. The system avoids bio-toxic fluorides...
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Bio-based vitrimer coatings combine UV blocking and self-healing
Researchers have developed a series of multifunctional bio-based vitrimer coatings produced via a solvent-free thiol-ene/epoxy click reaction. The transparent DGP-x coatings combine UV-blocking, antioxidant...
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Hyperbranched polyesters combine PET recycling and flame retardancy
Researchers have developed hyperbranched polyester powder coatings that integrate PET-derived polyols with bio-based building blocks. The resulting system combines self-healing behaviour with effective...
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Bio-based dithiolane ink enables 3D printing across scales
Researchers have developed a bio-sourced dithiolane-based ink suitable for high-resolution light-based 3D printing on both macro- and microscales. The novel formulation enables tuneable thermal depolymerisation...
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Self-healing polythiourethane coating enables durable ice removal
A dynamic polythiourethane coating with reversible thiourethane bond exchange achieves low interfacial toughness for efficient ice detachment and fully restores its anti-icing performance after damage...
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Review charts path to smarter self-warning coatings
A new review traces the evolution of corrosion indicator loading strategies in self-warning anticorrosive coatings – from simple physical doping to advanced microencapsulation and nanocarrier systems...
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Bioinspired hair-like coating achieves 9 °C radiative cooling
A bilayer surface inspired by insect hair structures combines high solar reflectance with strong mid-infrared emissivity, delivering a temperature reduction of approximately 9 °C through passive daytime...