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Siloxane-based high solid acrylic latex
Scientists have developed a siloxane-based acrylic latex by mini-emulsion polymerisation for coatings with improved water resistance.
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Novel hydrophobic hybrid film coatings
A new study describes the preparation of hydrophobic hybrid film coatings from siloxane-modified polyacrylate associated with nano-fumed silica and organo-modified clay.
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New Review: Low-gloss UV-curable coatings
A newly published review focuses on light mechanisms, formulations and processes of low-gloss UV-curable coatings.
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Modified GO for enhanced corrosion resistance of waterborne epoxy
Waterborne epoxy (WEP) resin is drawing increasing attention due to its environmentally friendly nature. However, its application has been greatly hindered by poor corrosion resistance due to its rich...
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Fraunhofer IPA: Paint savings with the bat as a model
In the Paint Visco project, researchers at Fraunhofer IPA are modelling the development and processing of paints. The data for this is supplied by a newly designed rheometer. The model for the technology...
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Rice husk ash biosilica toughened epoxy coating
A new study focuses on the thermal, mechanical and barrier properties of rice husk ash biosilica toughened epoxy biocomposite coating for structural application.
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Manipulating transport paths of inhibitor pigments
The microstructure of an organic coating affects the leaching of inhibitor pigment. And this microstructure can be manipulated by the addition of other pigments.
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Robust UV-curable polyurethane acrylate coating
During a new study, a UV-curable self-healing transparent polyurethane acrylate coating based on disulfide bonds and hardened the coating by modified nano-silica was designed.
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Drying oils in smart self-healing coatings
A new review article describes the advanced application of drying oils in smart self-healing coatings for corrosion protection and investigates the feasibility for industrial application.
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Dual-curable coatings obtained from non-isocyanate polyurethane oligomers
Growing concerns and impending regulations on the usage of monomeric isocyanates in the production of polyurethane resins have led to the introduction of alternative non-isocyanate polyurethane (NIPU)...
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Vanadium containing nanopigments of zircon as blue pigment
Scientists have describes a microwave-assisted polyol synthesis of V–ZrSiO4 nanoparticles and its use as a blue ceramic pigment.
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Surface properties of plasma electrolytic oxidation coating
A new review gives a comprehensive overview on the surface properties of plasma electrolytic oxidation coating modified by polymeric materials.
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Digitisation: “An openness for failures on the way to perfection
“What we are missing most in our industry when it comes to the digital transformation is something that we actually know best: experimentation”, says Alexander Madl of Transform Chemistry Innovation....
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Polyacrylic acid modified graphene oxide in WPU based coatings
The incorporation of graphene oxide (GO) into waterborne polyurethane (WPU) coating shows great potential in enhancing the performance of WPU coating. But homogeneous dispersion of GO in polymer matrix...