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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.
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Improving the dirt pickup resistance in water-borne coatings
Improving dirt pickup resistance especially in water-borne coatings is critical to future coating innovations. An article by Iranian researchers focuses on...
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Ice is no match for new coating
Colorado State University researchers have created an environmentally friendly, inexpensive, long-lasting coating that could keep everything from cars and ships ...
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Characterising superhydrophobic epoxy coatings embedded by new nanomaterials
Superhydrophobic surfaces attracted great attention to protect different substrates from water, dust and corrosive environment.
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Creating superhydrophobic surfaces with salt
A team of researchers has found a cost-effective and environmentally friendly method of applying a superhydrophobic layer to objects by using commercially available...
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Graphene coating can protect glass from corrosion
Researchers have demonstrated graphene coating protects glass from corrosion. Their work can contribute to solving problems related to glass corrosion in several ...
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Cure-on-command technology – a review of the current state of the art
Cure-on-command technology has been under extensive investigation during the past years. A review by researchers from University of Akron mainly focuses on ...
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One-step process for the construction of a superhydrophobic surface
A simple, one-step method has been developed to construct a corrosion-resistant bionic superhydrophobic surface by solve-thermal process in an ethanol and water...
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COSI 2017 – Call for Papers
The 13th Coatings Science International Conference is calling for papers: Next to academic authors, especially industrial speakers are encouraged to submit ...