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Review article: Bio-based waterborne polyurethane
A new paper reviews the recent progress in the synthesis of bio-based waterborne polyurethane, and focuses on its applications in coatings, adhesives and antimicrobials.
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Salvinia-inspired biomimetic antifouling film
Many organisms in nature can adsorb bubbles underwater and form bubble layer, such as Salvinia, which has heterogeneous superhydrophobic surface with hydrophilic pins, allowing it to trap air underwater...
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Oil- and water-resistant paper coatings: A review
The most frequent method for overcoming the inborn limitations of paper materials is to add coatings on the outer layer of the paper.
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Mitigating quality degradation of deep-fat fried foods
A recent work focuses on enhancing the oxidative stability, physicochemical and sensory quality of deep-fat fried chicken nuggets using thyme essential oil-loaded oleogel coatings.
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New way to long-lasting deicing
Researchers have presented sturdy oil-impregnated polyurethane coatings with long-lasting and high-efficient deicing performance.
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Multifunctional wood coating
Researchers present a novel two-step strategy for the construction of weathering-resistant hydrophobic wood to extend its service life.
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With eggshells against corrosion
A new study demonstrated the sustainable use of eggshell wastes in enhancing the anticorrosion properties of zinc-rich epoxy coatings.
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Titanium dioxide: “Optimisation has long been a salient conversation”
Tony Margani of Nobilis describes a new technology in advanced light scattering and Tio2 optimisation and and gives his opinion on what effect this technology could have on the coatings industry.
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Edible coating with Burdock root extract
Researchers have developed eco-friendly cellulose acetate films incorporated with Burdock (Arctium lappa L.) root extract.
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Rosemary coating for surgical steel
Researchers have discussed rosemary loaded xanthan coatings on surgical grade stainless steel for potential orthopedic applications.
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Glossy and UV-resistant urushi coatings
A new study describes the development of glossy and UV-resistant urushi coatings by thermal polymerisation.
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Enhanced storability of bananas
A recently conducted study introduces a pectin/agarose-based coating functionalised with Piper betel L. extract for enhancing storability of postharvest bananas.
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Sika Opens Technology Centre in China
Sika has significantly expanded its research and development capacities in the Asia/Pacific region and opened a new Technology Centre in Suzhou, China.
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Organosilicon anti-fouling coating
A new paper describes the construction and performance of waterborne organosilicon anti-fouling coating based on hydrosilylation.