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Polyurethane–acrylate with improved water resistance

Researchers report on a waterborne polyurethane–acrylate containing methyl methacrylate with simultaneously improved water resistance and mechanical properties.

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Innovative biobased Poly(meth)acrylates

Researchers have described a facile one-pot approach to biobased poly(meth)acrylates.

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Novel composite films with strong self healing ability

A recent study presents epoxy composite films modified by polyurea-based double-walled microcapsules.

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Fully bio-based UV-cured thiol-ene coatings

A new fully biobased formulation was developed and UV cured to obtain a polymer network useful for coating applications.

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Norner has received Lloyd’s approval for marine coating testing

Norner has received certificates recognising the approval in accordance with both IMO Resolution IMO MSC.215(82) and IMO MSC.288(87) for its marine coating testing.

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A biobased reactive accelerant and diluent for drying oils

A recent study focuses on a biobased alternative to solvent thinners and metal catalyst accelerators in drying oils.

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Review of anticorrosive graphene composite coatings

A recently published review article gives a comprehensive review of anticorrosive graphene-composite coatings.

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Investigation of acrylates photopolymerisation shrinkage stress

Scientists have published a comprehensive investigation of acrylates photopolymerisation shrinkage stress from micro and macro perspectives.

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A multi-functional coating based on acrylic copolymer

Scientists have prepared a multi-functional coating based on acrylic copolymer modified with PDMS through copolymerisation.

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UV cured film with excellent water resistance

A recent work describes the synthesis of UV-curable waterborne Polyurethane–acrylate modified with hydroxyl-terminated polydimethylsiloxane.

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Novel self-healing epoxy coatings

Scientists report on self-healing epoxy coatings containing microcapsules filled with different amine compounds.

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Stable waterborne epoxy emulsions

The aim of a recent study was to prepare stable waterborne epoxy emulsions and study the properties of their corresponding coatings containing different contents of silica nanoparticles.

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Antibacterial bio-based epoxy polymers

The Structure-activity relationship of antibacterial bio-based epoxy polymers made from phenolic branched fatty acids has recently been studied.

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Reducing the сontact angle hysteresis of thin polymer films

A new paper describes the reduction of the сontact angle hysteresis of polymer films by oil impregnation in supercritical carbon dioxide.