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Superhydrophobic surfaces with silane-treated diatomaceous earth/resin systems
In a study, superhydrophobic coatings were prepared using fluorosilane-treated diatomaceous earth (DE) with either polyurethane or epoxy binders.
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New surface coatings for food facilities hold promise for food safety
One of the keys to preventing food-borne illness and food waste is making sure that the surfaces at production facilities remain free of contamination between...
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New biosourced UV-curable coatings based on isosorbide
Isosorbide was involved in photopolymerisation as a green monomer for UV-curable coatings. French researchers modified this polyol by (meth)acryloyl chloride...
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Intelligent inks and functional coatings to develop high added-value products
Amplais has implemented a new department, thus strengthening its range of solutions to give added value to the traditional printed product, as well as to develop...
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Beating the heat with reflective roof coatings
Researchers suggest reflective roof coatings for the reduction of the "heat island" effect even in cities covered in snow for several months out of the year.
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New process for application-specific anti-reflective coatings
Whether eyewear, windshields, display windows or solar cells – nearly everyone uses products that reduce reflections without being aware of it. Researchers have ...
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Quantum physics inside a drop of paint
Inside a drop of paint, light is scattered so often that it seems impossible to demonstrate quantum effects. But despite the thousands of possible paths the...
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Antifouling treatment for heat exchangers
Researchers are introducing new nano-coatings that reduce microbes and persistent biofilms on heat exchangers. Heat exchangers coated with these paints require...
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Anti-bacterial coatings combat hospital-acquired infections
A new discovery could control the spread of deadly antibiotic-resistant superbugs, which experts fear are on course to kill 10 million people every year by 2050 ...
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Chemists unveil polymer that heals itself at body temperature
Scientists have led the development of a new material that can repair itself at body temperature. The polymer opens the door to new self-healing wound dressings for ...
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Whiskey drops inspire coatings technology
As a whisky drop dries, a combination of molecules in the liquid ensure a spatially uniform deposition - a finding that could inspire coating technologies.
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Research aims to find an isocyanate-free alternative for military coatings
A new technology will have the potential to significantly reduce environmental impact while improving the overall effect on human health and safety. ...
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The science of watching paint dry
New research has described a physical mechanism that separates particles according to their size during the drying of wet coatings. The discovery could help ...
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Designing durable icephobic surfaces
Researchers have developed a durable, inexpensive coating that can create ice repelling on a variety of materials, such as windshields or ship hulls.