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The hydration of tricalcium aluminate in Portland cement-related systems
In a recently published review article, experiments, simulations and derived theories for the hydration of tricalcium aluminate in Portland cement-related systems are summarised and further conclusions...
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Effective multinozzle electrospray method
When an electrospray system with multinozzles is considered for the faster process of producing large substrates, the drying process may be completely different than for a single-nozzle system. Researchers...
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Biodegradable coating material for water-soluble fertilisers
In a new study, hyperbranched poly(ε-caprolactones) grafted from hydrohydroxymethylated sunflower oil were prepared and used as coating materials to prepare slow release diammonium phosphate (DAP) fertiliser....
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New crosslinking method for waterborne polyurethane
A new study proposes a novel strategy of crosslinking for waterborne polyurethane using dibromide as a crosslinker and 1,1,3,3-tetramethylguanidine (TMG) as an esterification promotor.
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Warning system for defects onset in organic coatings on large surfaces
During a recent work, a warning system for monitoring the service status of organic coatings over large areas was developed.
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Novel temperature-control coating
A new study investigetas the energy efficiency and the flame retardant performance of a novel temperature-control coatings with modified phase change material microcapsules.
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The role of additives in starch-based edible coatings
Edible films and coating are the effective method for preserving fresh food products. A current review focuses on the effects of additives on the physicochemical and bioactive properties of starch-based...
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The “mica crisis” in Donegal: A case of internal sulfate attack?
In County Donegal, northwest Ireland, thousands of homes built with concrete blocks show an increasing degree of severe structural defects attributed to high mica content in the aggregates. Consequently,...
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Novel flame retardant polyurea composite coating
A new study introduces an enhanced flame retardancy and anti-impact performance of polyurea composite coating reinforced by modified ammonium polyphosphate and two-dimensional nano-fillers.
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Improving the performance of waterborne polymer coatings
Researchers have proposed reversible imine crosslinking in waterborne self-healing polymer coatings.
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Enhancing adhesion strength by laser texturing
A new work reports the effect of laser-textured surfaces on the adhesion strength and corrosion protection of organic coatings.
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Evaluating the corrosion under insulation
A recent study focuses on the evaluation of epoxy-based coating degradation under thermal insulation at elevated temperatures on different steel substrates.
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Alkyd-urethane resins based on castor oil
A new study portrays the synthesis, characterisation and coating properties of alkyd-urethane resins based on castor oil.
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Smart paints for surface temperature measurements
A new study describes the optimised curing and coating of smart paints for surface temperature measurements.