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Hydrophobic associated copolymer as synthetic cement retarder
Does a copolymerised hexadecyldimethylpropylmethacrylamide have the ability to act as wide temperature range cement retarder? Seven researchers worked together...
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Underwater superoleophobic coatings with improved robustness
Oil contamination is problematic in subaqueous environments. In a study, a facile and low-cost immersion-curing approach has been developed to generate superhydrophilic...
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New surface coatings inhibit growth of bacteria
Researchers have developed a way to place special coatings onto surfaces that chemically "communicate” with bacteria, telling them what to do.
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Geopolymer mortars as sustainable repair material
Environmentally friendly repair materials with reduced carbon footprint have been in great demand by the construction industry worldwide. Cement-free geopolymer ...
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Photocrosslinked PVDF-based star polymer coatings
Based on their findings, researchers recommend photocrosslinked PVDF-based star polymer coatings as all-in-one alternative to PVDF/PMMA blends for outdoor applications....
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Preventing microbial corrosion of concrete with bactericides
Chinese researchers have studied the applicability of bactericides to prevent microbial corrosion of concrete. For a comprehensive evaluation, five different...
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Accelerated ageing of acrylic coatings containing metal oxide nanoparticles
Accelerated UV exposure tests on pure acrylic films and hybrid metal oxide coatings have an effect on the microstructure, as Spanish researchers showed in an ...
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Novel antimicrobial technology acts like a cactus
In coating applications there is an increasing need for safe protection against bacteria, algae and fungi, and to avoid poor appearance for example on bathroom and ...
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Polymer latexes with varied glass transition temperature for cement
The influence of styrene-acrylate latexes with varied glass transition temperature (Tg) on the cement hydration was analysed in a research work.
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Microwave curing of silicone resin coatings
Microwave processing was used to cure a sol-gel type silicone resin coating that normally requires thermal curing over 250 °C. The study focused on coatings...
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Biofilms: Bacteria harness the lotus effect to protect themselves
Antibacterial coatings are intended to prevent the formation of biofilms. A team of scientists has now been able to show how such biofilms are generated and ...
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Waterborne coatings with fungal growth resistance
How effective are antimicrobial additives in water-based coatings? This question has been pursued by South American researchers in a study.
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Promising feedstocks for a sustainable chemical industry
Carbon dioxide and hydrogen are promising feedstocks for a sustainable chemical industry. Currently, their conversions are most advanced for chemicals with 1 ...
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New technique could help turn Mars or moon rocks into concrete
Researchers have developed a form of concrete that humans could produce on Mars or the moon – and that might have important benefits here on earth.