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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.
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Effect of cenospheres on the char formation of water-based intumescent coatings
Intumescent coatings are passive fireproofing materials, used to prevent fire induced structural collapse of tall buildings by decreasing the heat transfer...
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Coatings technology: take a glimpse into the future
Conference for innovation managers and heads of R&D provides insights into the future of coatings technology from the innovators and mavericks who are at ...
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Colour-changing indicators highlight microscopic damage
A new polymer damage indication system automatically highlights areas that are cracked, scratched or stressed, allowing engineers to address problem areas before...
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PaintExpo 2016: Solutions for more efficient coatings
More than 470 companies will present comprehensive offerings for the enhancement of liquid painting, powder coating and coil coating processes at the 6th PaintExpo...
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Flame retardancy of organoclay and phosphorous on modified epoxy resin
Phosphorous flame retardants (PFRs) are common halogen-free flame retardants. However, the flame retardancy of PFRs has not been fully exploited.
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Recent development of self-healing surfaces with special wettability
Artificial special wetting surfaces have drawn much interest due to their important applications in many fields.
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De-icing concrete could improve roadway safety
A 200-square-foot slab of seemingly ordinary concrete sits just outside the Peter Kiewit Institute as snowflakes begin parachuting toward Omaha on a frigid ...
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Nanotechnology to improve surface properties of materials
Five technology centres have developed new coatings for plastics, wood, metal, ceramics and glass, which allow giving new properties to these traditional materials. ...
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The anti-icing tricks of penguins
A combination of nano-sized pores and the use of a special coating called preen oil makes Antarctic penguin feathers ultra-water-repelling, which keeps them...
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Instant omniphobic surfaces with unprecedented repellency
American researchers report a simple and straightforward method to prepare omniphobic surfaces that they believe to be as good or better than reported methods....