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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...
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Reversible wettability in a bio-inspired honeycomb film
A unique triple patterned honeycomb film with CO2-driven reversible wettability between hydrophobicity and hydrophilicity is reported in a new work.
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Spherical titania and their influence on self-cleaning and anticorrosion properties of acrylic resin
TiO2 particles prepared by sol-gel method with different diameters can enhance the self-cleaning properties of acrylic resin.
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Stimuli-responsive polyurethane-urea polymer for protective coating
A recent article reports the synthesis of a polyurethane-urea coating with 1-(2-aminoethyl)-imidazolidin-2-one (UDETA) units showing temperature- and moisture-triggered self-healing.
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The Alexa for coatings labs
Voice-controlled digital assistants have become a part of daily life for many people. In the future, they could also make lab work easier. The first such assistant is now real.