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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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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.
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Polluted seas: Bacteria really eat plastic
The bacterium Rhodococcus ruber eats and actually digests plastic. This has been shown in laboratory experiments by PhD student Maaike Goudriaan at Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ)....