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Interview “Notable demand for specialised research”
Dr Evripidis Tsaousoglou expands on trends in research projects and on the Institute of Coating Technologies.
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Mussel inspired antifouling
A new revire gives an overview on mussel adhesion and cell membrane antifouling mimetic strategies for durable fouling-resistant coatings.
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Mechanical-robust superhydrophobic powder coatings
Scientists recently presented a novel method using pre-bonded conglomerates to fabricate a robust and solvent-free superhydrophobic powder coating using an electrostatic spraying process.
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Synergistic contribution of bio-based additives in wood paint
A new work describes the combined effect of pigment deriving from spirulina and multifunctional filler based on carnauba wax.
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Enhanced properties of epoxy resin films
A new work introduces enhanced mechanical and thermal properties while maintaining transparency of epoxy resin film by introducing shear-oriented cellulose nanocrystals.
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New epoxy resin resists flames and reduces waste
Empa researchers have developed an epoxy resin that can be repaired and recycled, in addition to being flame-retardant and mechanically strong. Potential applications range from coating for wooden flooring...
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Isosorbide-based polyurethane acrylate resins
A new paper discusses the synthesis of renewable isosorbide-based polyurethane acrylate resins for UV-cured coating with adjustable properties.
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Poly(ester amide urethane) as robust material
A recent study presents elastomeric biodegradable poly(ester amide urethane) as a tough and robust material.
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Novel multifunctional WPU coatings
Multifunctional waterborne polyurethane (WPU) coatings with thermal insulation, matting, UV resistance and hydrophobicity are one of the targets of advanced materials manufacturing.
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Old plastic becomes new adhesive
A recently launched research project by the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials IFAM in Bremen and the SKZ Kunststoff-Zentrum in Würzburg aims to feed thermally damaged...
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Inspired by spider silk: Ultra-tough and exceptionally stretchable coating
A new work portrays an ultra-tough, exceptionally stretchable, and self-recoverable bio-based coating with self-healing capabilities and visual damage detection.
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Facile fabrication of pressure-sensitive adhesives
A recent work features the facile preparation of epoxidised soybean oil-hexanediamine resin for fabrication of pressure-sensitive adhesives.
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EMI and UV–IR shielding properties
A new study focuses on the investigation of EMI and UV–IR shielding properties of wool and cotton/elastane nanocomposite fabrics.
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Interview: “Biggest challenge is accuracy of data”
Partha Majumdar, Senior Research Scientist at Dow Coating Materials, explains how the availability of data can help formulators. Interview by Bettina Hoffmann