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Synthesis of renewable and self-curable thermosetting hyperbranched polymers
In a recently published study, researchers prepared a renewable and self-curable thermosetting hyperbranched polymers (DSEHP-n) by a click reaction.
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Development of an image-based gloss measurement instrument
A new paper reports on the development of a measurement instrument to perform gloss measurements using an image-based detector.
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Influence of lignin-based PU coatings on ammonium sulfate release
The influence of the properties of lignin-based polyurethane (PU) coatings on the release behaviour of ammonium sulfate was assessed through complete physicochemical, structural, and morphological characterisation....
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UV absorbers out of cashew nut shells
A team of international scientists has found an environmentally friendly way of producing potential UVA and UVB absorbers by using cashew nut shells, a waste material.
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Superhydrophobic cotton for oil–water separation
In a recently published investigation, researchers developed a superhydrophobic cotton by silica nanoparticles treatment followed by surface functionalisation with methyltrichlorosilane.
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Applied rheology and architectural coating performance
A new review in part discusses the use of controlled-stress rheometry to characterise coatings, and presents ways of applying the results effectively to the analysis of paint flow.
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“Formulators can move away from trial-and-error”
Formulating a good coatings system is time consuming and requires many repetitive tasks. Thanks to predictive sciences a lot of this work can be dropped. In our interview Sander van Loon, CEO of VLCI,...
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Machine-learning-assisted discovery of polymers with high thermal conductivity
Scientists demonstrate the successful discovery of new polymers with high thermal conductivity, inspired by machine-learning-assisted polymer chemistry.
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Numerical modeling of the spray coating of spinning bodies
In a recently published article, scientists deal with the spin coating of the interior of metal beverage cans.
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Li leaching from Lithium Carbonate-primer
Researchers recently developed an emerging perspective on the development of transport routes for Li leaching from lithium carbonate primers.
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Functional coatings: “An extremely exciting field to protect the environment
Modern functionalities can make coatings more sustainable, add value and make every day life easier. We spoke with Gesa Patzelt from Fraunhofer IFAM how functional coatings work, how you can develop them...
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Improved adhesion of environmentally friendly paint film on wood
Researchers recently improved paint adhesion of environmentally friendly paint film on wood surface by plasma treatment.
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Bio-inspired transparent structural colour film
The transparent wings of insects with intelligent structural colours or good invisibility in different surroundings provide them with unique camouflage capability and were therefore used as model for a...
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Colouring by polymer stress instead of pigments
Material stress is normally not good for polymer films in paints and varnishes, after all it can lead to damage and failure of the protective function. A Nature article now shows how it can also be used...