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Eco-friendly intumescent coating provides advanced fire protection for steel and batteries
A new biomass-based intumescent coating offers multifunctional fire protection, reducing heat release and preventing thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries while safeguarding steel structures under extreme...
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Alkali-soluble resins improve drying and adhesion in water-based inks
A study explores the synergistic effects of alkali-soluble resins on drying rate and adhesion fastness in water-based inks, offering insights into innovative binder technologies for packaging and printing...
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Sustainable TOCNF/HA composite films enhance gas barrier and oil resistance in packaging
Researchers introduce Tempo-oxidised cellulose nanofiber and hyaluronic acid composite films that offer high gas barrier properties, oil resistance, and sustainability for advanced packaging applications....
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Waste cooking oils emerge as sustainable feedstock for alkyd resin production
A review highlights the potential of waste cooking oil as a renewable raw material for alkyd resin synthesis, offering eco-friendly solutions for high-performance coatings while addressing waste disposal...
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Bioactive ceramic-reinforced acrylic bone cements enhance crack healing
Researchers have developed alendronate-functionalized acrylic bone cements reinforced with calcium titanate and bioglass, demonstrating improved bioactivity and crack closure via localized calcium phosphate...
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CO2-based ring-opening copolymerization enables hydroxy-functionalized polycarbonates
Researchers have developed a sustainable method to produce hydroxy-functionalized polycarbonates from CO2 and epoxides. Innovative catalyst systems enable the creation of versatile polymers for industrial...
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Bio-based photocurable coating for water-resistant materials
A new study introduces an innovative bio-based photocurable system using curcumin and soybean oil resin, offering high reactivity, water resistance, and biocompatibility.
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Unveiling the zinc precursor effect on ZIF-8/g-C₃N₄ epoxy coating performance
A new study demonstrates how zinc precursors influence the particle size and interfacial interaction of ZIF-8/g-C₃N₄ hybrids, optimising the corrosion protection performance of epoxy coatings.
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Polyaspartic ester polyurea-TiO₂ composite coatings for UV protection of wind turbine blades
A new study demonstrates that TiO₂ nanoparticles in polyaspartic ester polyurea matrices can provide UV protection. The findings open cost-effective opportunities to enhance the durability of wind turbine...
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Innovative hybrid materials enhance waterborne fire retardant coatings
A new study demonstrates the synergistic effects of Ni,Fe-MOF and DOPO-modified alginate fibres in waterborne intumescent fire retardant coatings. The approach significantly boosts flame retardancy, char...
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Multiscale analysis reveals biofilm dynamics on hydrophobic fouling-release coatings
A study using hydrophobic fouling-release coatings sheds light on biofilm development under natural seawater conditions, highlighting the role of fungi and coating-specific resilience to hydrodynamic stress....
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Functionalised silica fume nanoparticles enhance thermal insulation in acrylic coatings
A study demonstrates how 3-APTES-functionalised silica fume nanoparticles improve the thermal insulation, adhesion, and durability of water-based acrylic coatings, paving the way for advanced thermal protective...
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Functionalised aluminium oxide enhances corrosion resistance of epoxy coatings on mild steel
A study demonstrates how functionalised aluminium oxide nanoparticles (Al₂O₃F) improve the corrosion resistance of epoxy coatings, paving the way for advanced protective applications in aggressive...
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Polyurea resin coatings show durability against aggressive sewage chemicals
A study on polyurea resin coatings reveals their resistance to sulphuric acid, phenol, and urea in wastewater environments, highlighting their suitability for protecting concrete structures in sewage treatment...