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Superhydrophilic antifog surface by sol-gel method

Scientists recently reported a single step and a one pot by using spin coating method for the preparation of optically transparent, superhydrophilic, antifogging ...

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Optical properties of high solid water-borne polyurethane

Recently, researchers succeeded to tune the optical properties of high solid waterborne polyurethane from matt to anti-glare.

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Analysis of in-mold coating process and ion beam irradiation

Researchers recently explored in-mold coating process that can conduct injection molding and coating in the cavity.

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UV/thermal dual curing of tung oil-based polymers

Researchers recently investigated the UV/thermal dual curing of tung oil-based polymers induced by cationic photoinitiator.

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Vinyl intumescent coatings modified with platelet-type nanofillers

A solvent-borne poly(vinyl acetate)-based intumescent paint was modified with two types of platelet-type nanofillers, i.e. a natural sodium montmorillonite ...

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Structure-functional property relationship of aliphatic polyurethane-silica hybrid films

Novel aliphatic polyurethane-silica hybrid films were prepared using prepolymerisation method in the presence of spherical, submicron amorphous SiO2 Sidistar...

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Identifying defect levels in organic coatings

Recently, researchers succeeded in identifying defect levels in organic coatings with electrochemical noise (EN) measured in Single Cell (SC) mode.

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Polydopamine functional reduced graphene oxide for water-borne polyurethane nanocomposites

Researchers recently investigated polydopamine functional reduced graphene oxide to enhance the mechanical and electrical properties of waterborne polyurethane...

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Synthesis of ZnS–Mn nano-luminescent pigment for ink applications

In a present study, ZnS–Mn nano-luminescent pigments were synthesised, using co-precipitation method.

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Technical coatings in additive manufacturing

In a joint project, researchers from the Belgian NPO Sirris and the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research (IAP) have investigated technical coatings in ...

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Surface science concepts are up for revision

The textbook directions for characterising the wetting properties of solid surfaces are likely to change as KAUST researchers demonstrate that conventional tests ...

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What experts think of the industrial water-borne coatings market

Industrial coatings are still largely based on solvent-borne formulations. We spoke with experts from Tikkurila and Synthomer about how a switch to water-borne...

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Condensed tannin additives in acrylic-based surface coatings

In a new study, the photooxidative stability of condensed tannin additives in acrylic-based surface coatings under exterior exposure was investigated.

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Impedance sensor for the early failure diagnosis of organic coatings

A miniature impedance sensor used for field diagnosis of the early failure of coatings has been developed based on microelectronics and electrochemical impedance ...