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EC Conference | Bio-based & Water-based Coatings 2025 is calling for submissions
The Call for Papers for the EC Conference on Bio-based & Water-based Coatings 2025, taking place from 06 - 07 May 2025 in Cologne, Germany, is now open. This conference is the premier event for scientists,...
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Corrosion-resistant coating for 2D semiconductor materialsCorrosion-resistant
A team, co-led by researchers at Penn State, has developed a synthesis process to produce a ‘rust-resistant’ coating with additional properties ideal for creating faster, more durable electronics....
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Preparation of hydrophilic modified ZIF-8 and its application in the preparation of nanocomposite matrix reverse osmosis membrane with improved permeation performance
Researchers found that the hydrophilic modification of ZIF-8 using tannic acid significantly improves water flux and salt rejection in nanocomposite reverse osmosis membranes.
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Research project for quality control of sealing compounds
SKZ and Fraunhofer IFAM jointly develop non-destructive testing methods.
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Development of antibacterial waterborne polymeric coating using iodine complex
Researchers found that the developed water-based antimicrobial polymer nanocomposite, which is mixed with an iodine complex, shows excellent effectiveness against the formation of biofilms and achieves...
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Dual function of rare earth carboxylate compounds on the barrier properties and active corrosion inhibition of epoxy coatings on mild steel
Researchers found that the addition of rare earth carboxylates to epoxy resins significantly improves the corrosion resistance of coatings by both enhancing barrier properties and providing active corrosion...
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Rare earth carboxylate compounds on the barrier properties and active corrosion inhibition of epoxy coatings on mild steel
Researchers found that the addition of lanthanum 4-hydroxycinnamic acid (La(4-OHcin)3) and yttrium 3-(4-methylbenzoyl)propionate (Y(mbp)3) to bisphenol-based epoxy resin coatings significantly improves...
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Fluorine-free, cost-effective and robust superhydrophobic coatings using nanosilica with highly covalently bonded octadecyl ligands
Researchers found that the chemical modification of nanoscale silica with octadecyl ligands in a non-aqueous medium results in a robust and durable superhydrophobic coating that exhibits both thermal and...
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Diffusion kinetics of molecular probe in thin polyvinyl alcohol-based films
Researchers found that the diffusion of a molecular sample substance such as rhodamine B in polyvinyl alcohol films is significantly influenced by the type of plasticisers and surfactants added, with steric...
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Development of iodine based sustained release antimicrobial coatings for polyurethane voice prostheses
Researchers found that the synthesis of a poly(MMA-BA-NVP) tercopolymer as a coating for thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) in voice prostheses enables a sustained release of iodine and thus achieves an...
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Anisotropic dispersion promoting and passivation protecting on epoxy anticorrosive coatings
Researchers found that the addition of cardanol-modified Janus nanosheets with Zn2+ to epoxy anti-corrosion coatings significantly improves their mechanical properties and corrosion resistance
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Natural substances can make plastic antibacterial
The Thuringian Institute of Textile and Plastics Research (TITK) has made significant strides in the development of antimicrobial plastics. These advancements are particularly pertinent to applications...
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Fraunhofer: Bio-concrete and biogenic construction materials with cyanobacteria
Fraunhofer researchers have developed a method of creating biogenic construction materials based on cyanobacteria.
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Eco-friendly and facile method to prepare waterborne polyurethane based fire-resistant & waterproof coatings for wood protection
Researchers found that an ecological and simple method for producing water-based, fire-resistant and waterproof coatings for wood protection can be developed by mixing water-based polyurethane with commercially...