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Use of plant-derived polymeric coating to modulate iron corrosion for bone scaffold applications

Researchers found that the use of plant-based polymeric coatings can modulate the corrosion of iron in simulated body fluids for bone implant applications.

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Schiff base-coated ammonia polyphosphate for improving thermal and fire-retardant properties of unsaturated polyester

Researchers found that the use of a Schiff base-coated ammonium polyphosphate (MAPP) significantly improves the thermal and fire-retardant properties of unsaturated polyester (UPR).

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Synthesis of novel PVA-PFPAMA nanocomposites by the hydrothermal method

Researchers found that the incorporation of copper(II) oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) into the PVA-PFPAMA mixture significantly improves the thermal and biological properties of the nanocomposites.

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Facile fabricated transparent anti-smudge coating with high hardness and excellent flexibility from MTQ and branched silicone resins

Researchers found that the use of MTQ silicone resins and branched silicone resins (HPSi) in an organic-inorganic hybrid coating system makes it possible to achieve high hardness and excellent flexibility...

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Antimicrobial nanocomposite coatings against catheter-associated urinary tract infections

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) pose a significant challenge in hospital settings. Current solutions available on the market involve incorporating antimicrobials and antiseptics into...

Insights into the new technical centre of Plantag Coatings at the Detmold site.
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Plantag Coatings opens new technical centre

The move is intended to drive forward the development of new products, coating processes and customised production processes.

Group photo of the opening ceremony in Macclesfield.
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Nordmann UK opens technical centre in Macclesfield

New facility is equipped with modern equipment and instruments.

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Tribological and cicrostructure characteristics of WC-12Co/FeNiCrMo composite coating by HVOF process

Researchers found that using a high velocity oxyfuel (HVOF) system to create an improved temperature resistant iron-based (FeNiCrMo) composite coating on a boiler steel substrate significantly improves...

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Hydrophilic ZIF-8 enhances reverse osmosis membrane performance

Researchers found that the use of tannic acid-modified ZIF-8 improves hydrophilicity and significantly increases the performance of reverse osmosis membranes.

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POSS-vinyl-urethane acrylate-based nanohybrid coating materials

Researchers have discovered that the addition of POSSV compounds significantly improves the thermal and physical properties of nanohybrid coating materials.

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High-speed Slot-Die Coating of Li-ion Battery Electrode Primers

A recent research proves that a prediction model for the coating window in high-speed slot die coating with vacuum box is valid for the investigated material systems and coating gap widths over the investigated...

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Development of an epoxy-based self-intumescent fire protective coating containing an appropriate mass ratio of APP and Cu2O

Researchers found that the combination of ammonium polyphosphate (APP) and copper (I) oxide (Cu2O) in epoxy resin (EP) forms an effective self-intumescent fire protection coating. The recent research proves...

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Titanium oxide nanoparticles for self-cleaning wall paints

A research team from TU Wien and the Università Politecnica delle Marche, Italy develops special titanium oxide nanoparticles. It can be added to ordinary, commercially available wall paint to establish...

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High-solid, low-viscosity waterborne polyurethane: based on multiparticle size composite emulsification

Researchers found that the combination of an emulsion with large particles (WPU-L) with a variety of emulsions with small particles (WPU-S) enables a high solids content, good emulsion stability and excellent...