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Consistent determination of the contrast ratio of white inks
Scientists are searching for measurement methods that can accurately describe translucency or its opposite, opacity. Now a new approach has been proposed.
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Self-healing coatings based on poly(urea-formaldehyde) microcapsules
A recently published paper portrays the situ polymerisation, the properties and the application of a self-healing coating based on poly(urea-formaldehyde) microcapsules.
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Recyclable catalyst in the production of dehydrated castor oil
Researchers have evaluated KHSO4 as a recyclable catalyst in the production of dehydrated castor oil to be applied in alkyd resins – and found that it can be re-used with a low decrease in activity....
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Eco friendly self stratifying powder coatings
Reseachers have presented self-stratifying powder coatings based on an eco-friendly and solvent-free epoxy/silicone technology for simultaneous corrosion and weather protection.
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Robustness of surfactant-laden latex films
Scientists have investigated the influence of a non-ionic surfactant on the abrasion robustness of a water-based latex film.
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Double-layer peelable coating
The anti-permeability of peelable coating was improved by incorporating two typical one-component coatings. The Double-layer coating showed eminent mechanical properties.
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Novel active pigments for photocatalytic coatings
A recent study describes the preparation of TiO2–based hollow microspheres by spray drying and their use as active pigments for photocatalytic coatings.
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Capsaicin derivatives as antifouling adjuvants
Researchers have assesed the performance of capsaicin derivatives containing amide groups used as active substances for environmental-friendly antifouling coatings.
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UV-curable coating prepared from castor oil
A new study portraits the one-pot and solvent-free synthesis of castor oil-based polyurethane acrylate oligomers for UV-curable coatings applications – an environmantally friendly alternative to petrochemical...
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Novel superhydrophobic photocatalytic coating
A recent study focuses on the preparation of a superhydrophobic photocatalytic fluorosilicone/SiO2–TiO2 coating and its self-cleaning performance.
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Polyester coatings with enhanced friction characteristic and scratch resistance
A new work focuses studies the effect of filler content on the scratch behavior and the tribological performance of a polyester/graphene oxide nanocomposite coating.
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No primers and sealers: Self-stratifying coatings
A recent study explores the mechanism of self-stratifying coatings with aggregation-induced emission.
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Imparting electro conductivity to cellulosic paper
Using a coating to Impart electro-conductivity via coating to cellulosic paper may allow this conventional material to hold great promise for a wide range of applications.
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Degradation of epoxy coatings exposed to impingement flow
A recent study is devoted to an epoxy coating exposed to the vertical impingement flow of a 3.5 weight percent NaCl solution at various flow rates.