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Bio-based coatings: Sustainability 2.0
The transition from solvent-borne to water-borne coatings has been at the core of sustainability efforts by the coatings industry. Experts from all over Europe ...
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Customisation and optimisation of high-barrier laminates using simulation models
New analytical and numerical models are enabling the customized design of lacquers and high-barrier laminates. They allow the effect of alternating inorganic...
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Bioadhesive derived from distillers’ dried grains with solubles
In a study, a bioadhesive is prepared from distillers' dried grains with solubles (DDGS). The byproduct of corn ethanol production is used primarily as an ...
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New coating offers enhanced fire and corrosion protection
A few extra coats of ‘paint’ could be all that the steel in a building needs to prevent itself from buckling and failing in a fire. After two years of research...
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Tunable superhydrophobic surfaces and their impact on ice mitigation
In a review, the fundamental wetting properties of solid surfaces and superhydrophobic surfaces in particular are described.
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Developing functional gradient design coatings
Researchers set to conduct studies to develop low cost customisable coatings that can coat 3D geometries whilst protecting against aggressive high temperature ...
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Fortifying concrete by adding recycled plastic
Discarded plastic bottles could one day be used to build stronger and more flexible concrete structures. A research team has found out that the addition of ...
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New concrete makes buildings earthquake-resistant
Researchers have developed a new fibre-reinforced concrete that can make buildings earthquake-resistant. The technology could save the lives of citizens throughout...
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Preparing antireflection coatings with novel core-shell particle dispersions
A novel technology could be of interest for the production of antireflection coatings for glass applications.
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Anionic UV curing of epoxy resins containing scaly silica
A cured organic-inorganic composite material where scaly silica was well-dispersed has been successfully fabricated with a tetrafunctional epoxy resin and chemically-modified...
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Strong and efficient self-healing adhesives
Self-healing adhesives are materials with remarkable practical potential for long-term adhesion. However, reports are extremely limited because it is difficult ...
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Controlling the adhesion strength of photo-responsive adhesives
Researchers from Florida State University have developed a facile method to control the adhesion strength of photo-responsive bio-inspired adhesives via a photocleavable...
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Photocatalytic self-cleaning coatings for painted surface without interlayer
Researchers have demonstrated that double layer coatings composed of a TiO2 clear top coat and a latex film are crucial for the fabrication of robust fotocatalytic...
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Developing acrylated soybean oil-based UV-curable coatings
The combination of biomass and UV curing technology can reduce the dependence on petroleum products and VOC emissions. In an article, a new environment-friendly ...