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How slippery surfaces allow sticky pastes and gels to slide
An engineered surface treatment developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology can reduce waste and improve efficiency in many processes.
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Researchers report breakthrough in ice-repelling materials
Researchers at University of Houston have created a durable silicone polymer coating capable of repelling ice from any surface.
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Antireflection coating makes plastic virtually invisible
Penn State researchers have developed an antireflection coating that can make transparent plastics virtually invisible.
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Shark skin varnish increases the electricity yield of wind turbines
A functional coating with microscopically small grooves, the structure of which is reminiscent of the skin of sharks, can be used to increase the efficiency of wind turbines.
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Interview: „LED UV-curing systems are the technology of the future
Developers at Siegwerk have succeeded in developing a UV/LED offset ink system with good deinking properties. In our interview, Thomas Glaser, head of the Sheetfed EMEA technology business unit at Siegwerk,...
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Self-healing coating made of corn starch makes small scratches disappear through heat
Due to the special arrangement of its molecules, a new coating made of corn starch is able to repair small scratches by itself through heat
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Antimicrobial paints may cause more harm than good
Antimicrobial paints offer the promise of extra protection against bacteria. But researchers caution that these paints might be doing more harm than good by developing more antibiotic resistance.
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Transparent hard self-cleaning nano-hybrid coating on polymeric substrate
For a recent study GPTMS-silica nano-hybrid coatings were immobilised on PC substrates. The coating enhanced the transmission of the PC substrates and increased the WCA of the surface.
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Effects of recycled tyre fibres on the fire resistance of concrete
Recycled steel and polymer fibres can influence the fire resistance of concrete. This improves the sustainability of concrete construction by replacing virgin materials with reused materials.
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Self-photoinitiating water-diluted polyurethane acrylates and their UV-curing kinetics
Scientists have recently prepared novel self-photoinitiating water-diluted polyurethane acrylates. Neutralised amines functioned as the co-photoinitiators.
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Future opportunities for bio-based adhesives
A new article describes the advantages that bio-based materials can bring to adhesives compared to their petroleum-based counterparts beyond their renewability.
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Weathering, salt spray corrosion and mar resistance mechanism of clay (nano-platelet) reinforced polyurethane nanocomposite coatings
In an current work physical, structural and chemical aspects have been investigated for PU and PU-nanoclay coatings. Nanoclay protects PU chains and functional groups against degradation.
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Antibacterial properties of poly(dimethylsiloxane) surfaces
In a recent study a graphene oxide-catechol hybrid poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS-GO-DMA) surface was prepared. The surface exhibited antibacterial abilities in some degree.
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Effect of microencapsulated ammonium polyphosphate on durability and fire resistance
A new study examines the effect of microencapsulated ammonium polyphosphate on the durability and fire resistance of water-borne intumescent fire-retardant coatings.