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UV-resistant and transparent hydrophobic surfaces by a facile dip-coating method
Hydrophobic surfaces were prepared with different chemistries by dip-coating. They showed excellent resistance to UV radiation after long-term exposure.
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VIS-optical reflectometry: a method to investigate latex-based coatings
A noninvasive technique can be used to study the film formation from aqueous mixtures layered up to 25 μm thickness.
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Effectiveness of non-Fickian diffusion model on the water uptake determination of organic coatings
Water diffusion in organic coatings were measured successfully in a study using EIS and wet-cup methods.
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Fabrication of transparent easy-clean coating formulations optimised from molecular dynamics simulation
Report on the impact of co-polymerising polyvinyl acetate with polydimethyl siloxane in developing an easy-cleaning coating material.
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A process model for slot coating of narrow stripes
In a new study, scientists develop a process model for slot coating of variable-width narrow stripes, as a fundamental and representative pattern feature for patterned slot coating.
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Bio-based multifunctional fatty acid methyl esters as reactive diluents
In a current paper epoxidized fatty acid methyl esters (e-FAMEs) obtained from epoxidized linseed oil were compared with fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs) obtained from rapeseed oil as reactive diluents...
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The history of serial painting
"Any colour is possible - as long as it's black." So Henry Ford is quoted. Whether he actually said it remains in the dark. Independent of this, the historical development of series production paintwork...
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Primary breakup of a non-Newtonian liquid using a high-speed rotary bell atomizer
A present contribution deals with numerical and experimental studies of the primary liquid breakup process using a high-speed rotary bell atomizer.
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Water-borne ultraviolet (UV)-curable coatings based on microgels
Researchers demonstrated for the first time successful fabrication of microgels based on branched poly(ethylenimine) (PEI) and their incorporation into water-soluble polyacrylate (WPA).
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Monitoring drying process of varnish
Scientists present a new optical method to study the drying process of varnish based on immersion solid matching technique.
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NIR LEDs and NIR lasers as feasible alternatives to oven processes
Near-infrared (NIR) laser sources (800–1000 nm) can potentially reduce the processing time for curing by a fast heating and incorporation of NIR absorbers into the coating.
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Water-borne-coatings: “A major improvement lies in designing emulsifier-free emulsions”
Water-borne coatings have been the key-component to transform the coatings industry to a more sustainable way of doing its business. However, there are still challenges especially in corrosion resistance....
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Associative thickener for water-based polymer dispersions and paints
A current article focuses on developing a rheological approach to identify a suitable associative thickener (AT) for a paint formulation.
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Lanxess planning AI-assisted formulation development for Urethane Systems
Lanxess is broadening its use of artificial intelligence (AI) in product development. The specialty chemicals company has launched a project aimed at expanding its range of prepolymers.