Production & Lab - European Coatings

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Novel method for 1 K waterborne polyurethane clearcoats

A new study presents a waterborne polyurethane clearcoat with excellent chemical and physical performance through an encapsulation system.

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The role of photoinitiatiors in UV-LED curing

A new study examines the influence of different photoinitiatiors in the UV-LED curing of polyester acrylated varnishes.

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Upcycling PET waste to polyurethane acrylate

A recently conducted study describes the bio-based upcycling of poly(ethylene terephthalate) waste to UV-curable polyurethane acrylate.

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Biodegradable superhydrophobic coating

Scientists have described the preparation and application of a biodegradable and superhydrophobic polylactic acid/carnauba wax coating.

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Review: Mechanical stimuli-responsive microcapsules

A new review article describes the encapsulation technique and application progress of mechanical stimuli-responsive microcapsules.

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Green alternative to chromates coatings

A new study intruduces the development of self-healable acrylic water-based environmental-friendly coating as an alternative to chromates coatings.

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WPU films with excellent thermal stability

Reseachers have used the antioxidant AO-80 as stabiliser for waterborne polyurethane films. The coatings showed a superior anti-aging performance without aging yellowing.

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Resin coating technique for enhanced wood material densities

Researchers have coducted an investigation of physical and mechanical properties of wood coated with plant-oil based epoxide nanocomposite materials.

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Phytic acid in UV-curable anticorrosive coatings

A new study describes the preparation of photosensitive phytic acid doped polyaniline and its application in UV-curable anticorrosive coatings.

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Novel amphiphilic self-healing coatings

Researchers have prepared a self-healing antifouling coating with excellent mechanical strength was prepared via a simple “one-step” method.

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Epoxy coating with low Zn content and high corrosion protection

Researchers have presented a way to reduce the Zn amount in modified waterborne epoxy coatings with enhanced corrosion resistance.

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Structure-property relationship of silane-modified polyurethane

A new review focuses on the structure and properties relationship of silane modify PU and the synthesis strategy for modifing PU as per desire application.

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Usage of heavy metal-free compounds in surface coatings

A new review article attempts to present a synopsis of the history of coatings composition, impact of the heavy metals on health and environment, and the options available for shifting to safer coating...

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News Production & Lab

Colloidal silver as innovative multifunctional pigment

A new study aims to assess the effect of two different colloidal silver amounts on the durability and biocidal activity of a water-borne wood paint.