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A bioinspired elastin-based protein for a cytocompatible underwater adhesive
The development of adhesives that can be applied and create strong bonds underwater is a significant challenge for materials engineering.
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Increasing the stability of self-healing polymer networks
German researchers from Friedrich Schiller University Jena and Leibniz Institute for Photonic Technology have utilised a reversible thiol-ene click reaction to ...
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Bioinspired photocontrollable microstructured transport device
Adhesive mechanisms in the natural world, as used by geckos when they walk upside down on the ceiling, have many advantages: They are always strongly adhesive - ...
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Probing ways to turn cement’s weakness to strength
Concrete isn’t thought of as a plastic, but plasticity at small scales boosts concrete’s utility as the world’s most-used material by letting it constantly ...
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Applications of using nano material in concrete
Nowadays, the application of nano materials has received numerous attentions to enhance the conventional properties of concrete. A review paper presents the...
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Renewably sourced phenolic resins from lignin bio-oil
Traditional lignin pyrolysis generates a bio-oil with a complex mixture of alkyl-functionalised guaiacol and syringol monomers that have limited utility to ...
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Review on surface treatment for concrete
There are variety of surface treatments used for concrete structures protection. A paper presents a review of the effect of surface treatments on mechanical...
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Synthesis of photochemically driven polymeric network formation
Polymeric networks have been intensely investigated and a large number of applications have been found in areas ranging from biomedicine to materials science. ...
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Biodegradable resin for adhesives and coatings
Researchers have patented the first plant-based resin of its kind that would be ideal for tapes, labels and other adhesive uses. It also can provide shiny coatings....
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Flame retardancy of photocured epoxy acrylate based coatings
In a work the synergistic effect of a nitrogen and phosphorus containing reactive monomer on the flame retardancy of photocured epoxy acrylate based coatings ...
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Study of a hemp concrete wall exposed to outdoor climate
French researchers have exposed cement based hemp concrete walls for one year to indoor controlled and outdoor climate. The objective of the study was to analyse...
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Solar spectral performance of nanopigments
Solar spectral behaviour of nanopigments has been an important issue in many practical relevance due to their tunable properties.
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New coatings for dental implants prevent potential bacterial infection
Researchers are developing coatings for dental implants to provide them with capabilities to ensure success when they are implanted.
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New materials improve colour of reflective coatings
Inspired by the structure of insect eyes, scientists have developed new materials that could improve the colour and effectiveness of reflective coatings.