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Review: Nanocomposite organic coatings for corrosion protection of metals
Nanomaterials can improve the barrier properties of organic coatings by reducing porosity and increasing tortuosity. A recent review gives an overview.
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Better properties of acrylic wood coatings through biopolymers
The objective of a recent study was to enhance the properties of water-borne acrylic coatings by modifying them with biopolymers.
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Nano-modified coatings for the durability enhancement of cement-based materials
A comprehensive review provides academic and technical guidance for the synthesis of high-performance and multifunctional protective coatings for cement-based materials while creating new ideas for improving...
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Alkyd coatings: Improved properties when cured with higher humidity
Reseachers have studied the effect of humidity on the curing of alkoxysilane-functionalised alkyd coatings. They came up with some interesting results.
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Icephobic silicone coatings on epoxy substrate
In winter, when the trains run at high speed, snow that falls on the track is easily drawn onto the bottom of the train, and quickly forms ice. Researchers present a facile solution for the problem.
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Happy holidays and a Happy New Year
The European Coatings team wishes you happy, relaxing holidays and a very happy New Year.
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Enhanced corrosion protection of Mg-based alloys for implants
A recently published study describes cellulose nanocrystal reinforced silk fibroin coating for an enhanced corrosion protection and biocompatibility of Mg-based alloys for orthopedic implant applications....
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Alternatives to coal tar coatings
Scientists have proposed acetylated lignin as a bio-additive for anticorrosive and UV-blocking epoxy resins. The Lignin improved the protection performance against corrosion of metallic substrates.
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PPG appoints Tim Knavish Chief Operating Officer
PPG has announced the appointment of Tim Knavish, executive vice president, as chief operating officer, effective March 1, 2022.
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Dr. Robert G. Duan joins Chem Quest as a Vice President
The Chem Quest Group has announced the addition of Dr. Robert G. Duan as a Vice President. For the last four years, Dr. Duan had worked at Sherwin Williams first as Sr. Global Technical Director and then...
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Eco-friendly antifungal coatings on wood
Researchers describe the development of an eco-friendly antifungal coating by curing natural seed oils on wood. All studied oil-based coatings inhibited the fungal growth.
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Arkema to expand its UV curable resins production
Arkema has announced plans to double its UV curable resins production capacity at its Nansha plant in China.
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Inorganic salts as additives for natural oriental lacquer
A new study provides a novel and green method for oriental lacquer to achieve storage for a long time and relatively normal curing during application. This provides a method for the wide use of oriental...
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Sika expands production for adhesives and sealants
Sika is opening a new technology center and manufacturing plant for adhesives and sealants in Pune, a city in the federal state of Maharashtra. Developments at the new R&D laboratories and the production...