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Anti-icing performance of superhydrophobic aluminum alloy surfaces
The framework of a research work provides an insight for the design and analysis of superhydrophobic surfaces for ice prevention on aluminum alloy in harsh ...
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Double crosslinking for greater efficiency
A new polyurethane solution introduces two crosslinking mechanisms to increase robustness of the system. The combination of UV and oxidative crosslinking mechanisms ...
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How do recycled concrete aggregates modify the self-healing properties?
A paper presents the main results of a research carried out to analyse the mechanical properties, shrinkage and the self-healing potential of concrete incorporating ...
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Super adhesive made from intestinal bacteria
Scientists have reprogrammed strains of the intestinal bacteria Escherichia Coli in such a way that the biological underwater adhesive of mussels can be created...
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Synthetic microspheres for antireflective coatings
Since the early discovery of the antireflection properties of insect compound eyes, new examples of natural antireflective coatings have been rare. In a study,...
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Superhydrophobic coating with multiscale structures
To obtain a superhydrophobic surface with hierarchical micro/nanostructures, two kinds of SiO2 nanoparticles with different sizes were embedded into crosslinked...
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Thermally assisted self-healing polyurethane containing carboxyl groups
Self-healing polymers are a kind of intelligent materials with the capability to repair damage automatically. In a paper, a type of polyurethane containing...
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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 ...