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Printed microelectrode arrays on soft materials: from PDMS to hydrogels
Scientists lately presented a new method for developing soft MEAs as bioelectronic interfaces.
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Dual superlyophobic surfaces
Recently scientists proposed dual superlyophobic surfaces with superhydrophobicity and underwater superoleophobicity.
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Self-photoinitiated oligomers of water-diluted polyurethane acrylate
In order to eliminate some problems of organic photoinitiators, self-photoinitiated oligomers of water-diluted polyurethane acrylate grafted with 0.1–0.3 wt.%...
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Release of nanomaterials from can coatings into food
In a new study internal and seam covering coatings as used in food cans were investigated on their potential to release nanomaterials (pigments, fillers) when food ...
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Improvement of wetting properties of expanded perlite particles
Expanded perlite particles were surface functionalised using poly(hydroxyethyl methacrylate) (PHEMA) thin film under radio frequency (RF) plasma conditions in a ...
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Curing of epoxy nanocomposite coatings
In a new work, silica (SiO2) nanoparticles are physically modified with poly(ethyleneimine) as surface modifier.
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New water permeable anti-graffiti coating
It happens all around the world: under cover of darkness, a graffiti artist whips out a spray can and his paint etches its way into the the wall. A new silicone-based...
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Antimicrobial coating of cotton
Recently sceintists developed a green and facile approach to durable antimicrobial coating of cotton by using silver nanoparticles, whey protein, and natural ...
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New accelerated corrosion test
Scientists have proposed a new cyclic corrosion test (CCT) for evaluating corrosion resistance of anti-corrosion coatings.
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Akzo Nobel announces 2018 Imagine Chemistry winners
A group of ten start-ups and chemical researchers will see their ideas move a step closer to commercialization after being named winners of the 2018 edition...
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Self–healing capability of epoxy coatings
Recently scientists investigated the self-healing capability of inhibitor-encapsulating polyvinyl alcohol/polyvinylidene fluoride coaxial nanofibers loaded...
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Hydrophobic anti-scratch coatings on glass
A new study deals with the facile design and fabrication of highly transparent and hydrophobic coatings on glass with anti-scratch property via surface dewetting....
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Antibacterial coating on cotton fabric
In a recently published paper silver/waterborne polyurethane-acrylate’s antibacterial coating on cotton fabric based on click reaction via ultraviolet radiation...
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ACQ effect in fluorescent materials
Recently scienstis presented a novel approach to study and solve the aggregation caused quench (ACQ) effect in traditional fluorescent materials.