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Cellulose turning into a supermaterial of the future
A research project is seeking new design-driven applications for cellulose and is developing related technology as well as exploring new ways to create value...
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American Coatings CONFERENCE 2016 – Call for Papers
The American Coatings Association (ACA), in partnership with Vincentz Network (VN) is calling for papers to be presented at the American Coatings CONFERENCE 2016. ...
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New class of polymers can be endlessly reshaped and recycled
Car scratches, a crack in a crash helmet or a broken toy. None of this is a problem anymore thanks to a ground-breaking invention: Just heat it up and the damage...
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Easy-to-clean multifunctional coatings by sol-gel processing
In a paper, sol-gel-based transparent easy-to-clean (ETC) coatings are fabricated using organic-inorganic hybrid precursors and fluorinated silane-based hydrophobic...
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Superhydrophobic glass coating offers clear benefits
A moth’s eye and lotus leaf were the inspirations for a superhydrophobic glass coating that holds potential for solar panels, lenses, detectors, windows, weapons ...
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Anti-reflective coatings for commercial holographic displays
The Fraunhofer Institute for Organic Electronics, Electron Beam and Plasma Technology FEP has developed a coating which is required to expand the diameter of a ...
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Preparing UV curable-encapsulated phthalocyanine blue pigment
Researchers prepared aqueous dispersions of nano-scale C.I. Pigment Blue 15:3 (PB15:3) through ball milling and ultrasonication in presence of dispersing agents. ...
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Gold medal for fire resistant coating based on epoxy resin
The fire protection system "Sika Unitherm Platinum” was awarded with a gold medal at the international fair for construction and architecture Budma 2015.
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Functional coatings: researchers develop self-cleaning paint using titanium dioxide nanoparticles
A team led by researchers from University College London (UCL) has developed a new paint that makes robust self-cleaning surfaces.
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Graphene, the wonder material, goes textile
A surface coating sets new standards for personal protective equipment (PPE).
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Green ink in all colours – printing ink from renewable resources
Over the last years many printing ink manufacturers moved toward more sustainable inks.
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Copolymerising wetting and dispersing agents for waterborne coatings
Additives are very crucial in any paint formulation, as they play a significant role during various stages, when incorporated in a small amount.
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Functional coatings: Exploiting microscale roughness on superhydrophobic copper surfaces
The ability to sustain dropwise condensation for efficient heat transport by vapor-to-liquid phase change is of great interest for thermal management, power...
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Electrochromic polymers create coatings that change colour
Artists, print designers and interieur decorators have long had access to a broad palette of paint and ink colours for their work.