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Could concrete help solve the problem of air pollution?
Researchers have discovered that sulfur dioxide, a major contributor to air pollution, is removed from the air by concrete surfaces. Their findings could be a ...
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New building material: Merging two into one
Researchers have developed a novel building material that combines concrete with another material. In tests, they have been able to demonstrate improved properties, ...
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Improving the corrosion resistance of epoxy coatings
In a study, the synergistic effect of polyaniline grafted basalt plates on the corrosion resistance of epoxy coatings was investigated.
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Cosi: Where chemists talk about feelings
The Coatings Science International (Cosi) conference in Nordwijk, Netherlands, is always a good barometer of current trends in the academic coatings community. This ...
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UV curable urethane acrylate oligomers for anti-fog coatings
Are UV-curable urethane acrylate oligomers containing ammonium salts suitable for anti-fog coatings? This question has been investigated by researchers from ...
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Eco-friendly preparation of a robust superhydrophobic coating
In a paper, researchers present a facile and environmental way to prepare superhydrophobic coatings by combining adhesives with lauric acid modified copper ...
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Effect of UVA photocatalysis on soot-coated TiO2-containing mortars
If diesel soot is deposited on buildings, colour changes and unwanted black crusts can occur. A remedy is provided by self-cleaning systems based on TiO2 coatings....
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Tattoo ink can sense how healthy a person is
A new tattoo ink changes colour depending on a person's glucose levels, meaning people with diabetes can use it to check their blood sugar levels.
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New antireflective coating makes screen reading in sunlight easier
Screens on even the newest phones and tablets can be hard to read outside in bright sunlight. Inspired by the nanostructures found on moth eyes, researchers have ...
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Autonomous regeneration of large scale damage in polymeric coatings
Researchers have developed a regenerative coating system that consists of a multilayer structure analogous to skin where the coating is formed on a vascularized...
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Instant bonding of hydrogels for soft machines and electronics
Introducing methods for instant tough bonding between hydrogels and antagonistic materials – from soft to hard – allows researchers to demonstrate elastic yet ...
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How do nanoparticles affect the UV-shielding efficiency of acrylic coatings?
In a study, nanocomposite coatings based on pure acrylic emulsion and TiO2/or ZnO nanoparticles were prepared and tested with regard to the photostability and...
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Synthesis of a smart coating for furniture textiles
Smart coatings for furniture textiles should be flame retardant and hydrophobic. Can a novel functional coating, developed with an environmentally friendly ...
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Silica nanoparticles stabilise emulsions in a new way
Researchers have developed microparticles with a rough, raspberry-like surface that stabilise emulsions following a new principle. The new process has one key ...