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Functional clays as reinforcement of nitrile latex films

The objective of a new work is to evaluate the influence of a clay containing antiseptic agent on the properties of latex films of acrylonitrile butadiene rubber (NBR).

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Encapsulation of linseed oil in graphene oxide shells for preparation of self-healing composite coatings

For self-healing of polymer coatings Microcapsules were developed. The Microcapsule shells were prepared via physical assembly of graphene oxide sheets.

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Photosensitive ink formulation and inkjet printing on flexible PET substrate

A paper proposes an alternative way to produce photochromic Ag:TiO2 films compatible with industrialisation and with soft substrates.

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It is an exciting time for powder coatings

There are many new avenues to explore for technical developments in the next years in powder coatings, says Gunjan Khanijow from Olin. In our interview she talks about lowering of stoving temperatures,...

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UV-curable fluorine-silicon block urethane acrylates

A series of fluorine-silicon block urethane acrylates (PSi-FMPG-IPDI-HEMA) were synthesised from hydroxypropyl-terminated polysiloxane (PSi), newly-prepared fluorodiol (FMPG), isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI)...

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Plasma polymerisation using d-limonene as a renewable precursor

A current work describes the deposition of thin films derived from d-limonene, a product extracted from waste orange peels, using plasma polymerisation technique.

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UV-curable cardanol-based acrylate oligomers with cyclotriphosphazene core

Researchers recently studied the synthesis and properties of UV-curable cardanol-based acrylate oligomers with cyclotriphosphazene core.

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Natural rubber based coatings with guanidinium-monomer

A current paper presents the synthesis and biological activity of a new antimicrobial material based on natural rubber derived building blocks and an organic antibacterial monomer, covalently bound to...

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Water-borne acrylic polymer/silica nanocomposite coatings

The dynamics and linear viscoelastic response of water-borne acrylic/silica nanocomposite coatings have recently been studied.

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Tung oil-based UV-curable active monomers and bio-based copolymers

In a new work, researchers successfully synthesised two kinds of tung-oil-derived renewable UV-curable active monomers, tung-acid-maleic tri-acrylate (TOAH) and tung-maleic tetra-acrylate (TMPG).

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Resource-saving paper finishing as an alternative to UV coating

Grönenbacher Lackfabrik has developed an environmentally friendly alternative to UV coating in paper finishing.

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Dynamics of water-borne acrylic polymer/silica nanocomposite coatings

Researchers recently investigated the dynamics and viscoelastic behavior of water-borne acrylic polymer/silica nanocomposite coatings.

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Kinetic stabilisation of cellulose nanocrystals

In a recent study, scientists investigated the kinetic stabilisation of cellulose nanocrystals in a photocurable prepolymer for application as an adhesion promoter in UV-curable coatings.

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Ambient curable coating materials based on castor oil

Using a Knoevenagel condensation cross-linking technique, scientists developed new ambient curable coatings based on acetoacetylated castor oil.