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A novel bulk-matte water-borne polyurethane coating composite
A new paper reports on a novel self-matte or bulk-matte water-borne polyurethane coating composite with inherently extremely low gloss.
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Effect of blade-tip shape in gravure printing processes
Recently, scientists investigated the influence of the blade tip shape on the doctoring step in gravure printing processes.
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Colour prediction of metallic coatings
Researchers have developed new models for colour prediction of metallic coatings from measurements at common geometries in portable multi-angle spectrophotometers....
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Pretreatment effect of the pure titanium surface on hybrid coating adhesion
Scientists recently investigated the pretreatment effect of the pure titanium surface on hybrid coating adhesion based on tetraethoxysilane and methyltriethoxysilane....
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Biomimetic super durable and stable surfaces with superhydrophobicity
In a recently published review, the subject of prolonging lifetime of bioinspired superwettable surfaces is comprehensively discussed.
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Newtonian coating liquids in slot coating bead flows
In a recently published study, scientists investigated the influence of the upstream meniscus shape on the dynamic wetting and operating limits of Newtonian ...
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Anti-icing coatings with dual hydrophobic/hydrophilic properties
In a recently published study, researchers developed microstructured anti-icing coatings with dual hydrophobic/hydrophilic properties.
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Researchers make production facilities more secure
Human-robot workplaces must be safe for employees as well as safe from cyber attacks from outside - researchers help companies achieve this.
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Antifouling: Using Fouling Release films
As many biocides face regulatory pressure, biocide-free fouling release coatings are increasingly in the focus of R&D. A different approach are fouling release ...
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Natural compounds as potential algaecides for waterborne paints
Researchers recently investigated the algaecide effect of natural compounds of vegetal origin with regard to their use in waterborne paints.
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Mathematical and empirical evaluation of the Kubelka–Munk model
Recently, attempts were made to evaluate mathematically and empirically the accuracy of the Kubelka–Munk model for color match prediction of opaque and translucent ...
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Considering the effect of graphene loading in water-based epoxy coatings
In a recently published paper, researchers investigated the effect of graphene as a potential additive for anticorrosive organic coatings.
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Slot die stripe coating of low viscous fluids
Scientists have recently shown that an upper limit significantly reduces the process window for stripe coatings.
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Calcium carbonate precipitation and its effects on the degradation of oil well cement
Scientists recently examined the range of solution conditions that can lead to pore-clogging occurring during leaching of cement in contact with carbonated ...