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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...
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Smart epoxy coating by using a vegetable oil
Reserachers describe the development of a smart epoxy coating through by using a vegetable oil. The coating showed excellent corrosion protection abilities.
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Surface inspired by beetles of the Namib Desert
A superwettable surface inspired by Namib Desert beetles and lichen has provided outstanding ability in controlling droplets and great potential for the development of functional surfaces.
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Software based marine biofouling resistance rating
The evaluation standards for the performance of fouling control coatings are based on manual inspections, which unavoidably induce some degree of subjectivity. Scientists have now peoposed a standardised...
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Drag reduction ability of slippery liquid infused surfaces
Anti-fouling, anti-rust, and slippery features make the LIS a potent drag reducer. A recently published review article gives a comprehensive overview.
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Dyeing of polycarbonate resin
Researchers have studied the effects of surface fluorination on the dyeing of polycarbonate resin.
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Feasibility study on the overcoatability of UV coatings
In a current paper, approaches are being sought to improve the recoatability of UV coatings. Different approaches are chosen to change the surface properties.
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Review: Natural polyhydroxy resins in surface coatings
The depletion of fossil fuels, high environmental pollution due to the release of toxic organic compounds, and high cost are some of the challenges regarding the reliance on petroleum-based resins.
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Novel defoamers for concrete
Researchers report the application of branched alkyl polyethers as novel defoamers for concrete.
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One step fabrication of a superhydrophobic nanocomposite
Superhydrophobic coatings having a self-cleaning ability and anticorrosion performance are desired in many industrial contexts; however, high costs and complex fabrication methods usually limit their application....
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Empa researches carbon dioxide-negative cement
The cement industry emits large quantities of climate-damaging carbon dioxide. The aim of current research is to develop cement whose production binds more carbon dioxide than it releases.
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Effect of polyacrylamide on the carbonation behavior of cement paste
A new work investigates the influence of polyacrylamide on carbonation behaviors of cement pastes by measuring carbonation depth and pH value.
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Weathering technology will continue to evolve with better environmental controls
We spoke to Sean Fowler about the latest developments in weathering chamber technology and his assessment of how the sector will evolve in the future.