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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.
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Enhanced corrosion resistance of copper by synergetic effects in polypyrrole film
BTA and silica show synergetic enhancement on anti-corrosion and conductivity of PPy film. Composite PPy film exhibits excellent durability in salt spray test.
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New edition of Polyurethanes textbook
The well-known textbook Polyurethanes – Coatings Adhesives and Sealants is now available in the second revised edition. The book will give readers an overview of the chemistry and various possible application...
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New route for fabrication of the corrosion-resistant superhydrophobic surface
A novel mechanical approach to the preparation of aluminium alloys allows the production of superhydrophobic surfaces.
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Effective approach to reducing fire hazards of rigid polyurethane foam
A recent study deals with the fabrication of a fire protective coating on the surface of rigid polyurethane foam and investigates the effect of its flame retardancy and combustion properties.
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Self-healing of an epoxy coating through linseed oil and its alkyd microcapsules
In order to produce to produce self-healing coating, microcapsules having either linseed oil or its alkyd have been incorporated into an epoxy matrix